Quick answer
Tanzania's Ordinary (Single Entry) Tourist Visa costs 50 USD [1] and is valid for up to 90 days [2]. Applicants must have a passport valid for at least 6 months with one blank page [3], and apply online at the official immigration website [4]. Processing takes up to 10 days [5]; payment can be made via credit card or bank transfer [6]. Do not travel until visa approval is received via email [7]. Note: American citizens must apply for a Multiple Entry Visa [8]; nationals of listed Referral Visa countries must apply at least two months in advance and provide additional documents [9].
Key facts
Requirements
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Submit a copy of the biographic data page; passport must be valid for at least six months and have at least one unused visa page.
Passport must contain at least one unused visa page.
Non-refundable fee of 50 USD payable online via Visa/Mastercard or swift transfer.
Return flight ticket (not mandatory but recommended).
A fully completed immigration declaration form must be submitted online.
Your nationality must not be from a Referral Visa country (e.g., Afghanistan, Nigeria, Somalia, etc.). If it is, you must apply for a Referral Visa instead.
Documents you'll need
This list adjusts automatically based on your nationality and category.
How to apply
- 1
Visit the Immigration Services Website (www.immigration.go.tz) [4]
- 2
Click 'e-services' button [4]
- 3
Select and click 'e-Visa Application Form' [4]
- 4
Upload scanned relevant documents (e.g., passport, photo) [4]
- 5
Receive an email with a User Identification Number [4]
- 6
Pay the visa fee online via Visa/Mastercard or Swift transfer [6]
- 7
Submit the application [4]
- 8
Wait for approval; check status online or via email [7]
- 9
Do not travel until visa is approved [7]
Related visas
Sources
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- [1]
Ordinary Visa fee is 50 USD
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [2]
Ordinary Visa validity up to 90 days
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [3]
Passport must be valid 6 months and have blank page
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [4]
Application online at immigration.go.tz
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [5]
Processing within 10 days
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [6]
Payment by Visa/Mastercard or Swift transfer
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [7]
Wait for approval before travel; notification via email
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [8]
American citizens need Multiple Entry Visa
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [9]
Referral Visa countries need special clearance; apply 2 months before
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced
This page reflects Tanzania, United Republic of's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Tanzania, United Republic of's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.