Ordinary/ Tourist Visa:
This visa is issued at any Tanzanian Embassy / Consulate. It
grants tourists / visitors the authorization to enter the
country.
Business Visa: The business visa is issued to prospective investors who
intend to visit Tanzania for such purposes as making
feasibility studies, establishing professional and business
contacts, and making arrangements for investments during the
start-up period.
This type of visa is issued on arrival at the entry point on
payment of US$100 with supportive papers for the purpose of
the journey and/or supporting letters from the Tanzanian
sponsors. This is besides obtaining an Entry Visa from any of
the Tanzanian missions abroad.
Multiple-Entry Visa: Multiple entry visa are not issued, however, for a person who
goes to county members of East Africa Community (Kenya or
Uganda), he/she will not need new visa to re-enter Tanzania as
far as the visa is still valid. Those who go to countries
other than Kenya and Uganda, will need new visa at the entry
point to Tanzania.
US Citizens ONLY: Effective September 20, 2007 travel visa fees will be US$125.00. The new fees will apply for single and all multiple entry visas.
Referred Visa:
The referred visa is one that requires special clearance or
permission from the Director of Immigration Services in Dar es
Salaam or the Principal Immigration Officer in Zanzibar.
People affected by this regulation may make enquiries at the
nearest Tanzania missions abroad.
All applicants in the case of referred visa need to send
scanned copies their their application form and full passport
details by e-mail. Also names with address and Tel Nos. of
their friends, relatives add business associates or Tour Operators in Tanzania.
Exemption of Visa:
Currently the nationals of the under-mentioned countries do
not need visa for travel to Tanzania:
Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Hong Kong (special administrative Region of China), Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda , Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
NB: As the regulations are subject to change without prior notice, applicants are advised to check with the Consulate for the latest information.
Visa on Arrival :
Visa on arrival may be granted to a person coming from a country which has no access to a Tanzanian Embassy or Consulate, however, there is no guarantee that visa on arrival will be issued.
Visa applications cannot be processed until all the documents mentioned above have been submitted. Visitors should submit their applications 3 - 4 weeks before the intended travel date.
For urgent visa requirements please call the Consulate for advice.
Certification for Immunization:
Since Tanzania is in the list of yellow fever endemic zone, it is advisable to have a vaccination even when one is flying directly to Tanzania. In case one did not had time to have a vaccination before traveling, the service is provided at the airport free of charge.
Issuance / Renewal of Tanzanian
passports:
Issuance or renewal of Tanzanian passports, as well as
issuance of Emergency Travel Documents to Tanzanian nationals
are dealt with by our Embassy in Tokyo as per their contact
details given below:
The Embassy of the United Republic of
Tanzania
21-9, Kamiyoga 4-Chome
Setagaya-Ku TOKYO 158-0098 JAPAN
Tel: + 81-3-3425 4531
Fax: + 81-3-3425 7844
E-mail: tzrepjp@gol.com
How to apply for visa:
Requirements / Guidelines for obtaining Visa for Tanzania
ALL APPLICANTS ARE ADVISED TO OBSERVE AND COMPLY WITH ALL
VISA REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BELOW BEFORE
SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION
Fill in the application form (one for each person / child) and
send it to us with:
Passport of the applicant
2 recent photos per person to be attached to the application form (signature not required at the back of photos)
A copy of the travel itinerary (one copy will do if more than one person is traveling together)
Visa fee is A$95 per person (or per child) for 30, 60 or 90 days, payable by Money Order, Bank cheque (payable to Consulate of Tanzania) or cash (you can pay by one bank cheque or MO for all travelers in a group). We do not accept payments by credit cards. Please fill in a separate application form for each accompanying child.
Our office timings are: 10 am - 3 pm Mon - Fri; you can personally lodge visa applications during this time at the Consulate without an appointment
You can also send applications and documents by Courier, Express or Registered Post along with a return, self-addressed Express / Registered Post envelop to our address given below. We will mail the documents back to you. Please do not remove registered confirmation flap / bar code slip. It will be good to secure an envelop with cell phone tape before posting.
It takes 4 - 5 working days to process the applications. Also allow sufficient time for postage each way. For urgent visa requirements please call our office for advice.
One can enter Tanzania within 90 days from the date of the issued visa, provided passport remains valid. A passport must have at least six months' validity before applying for visa.
Please provide your easily accessible tell contact Nos. (Mob/Business/Res) and e-mail ID for easy access in case we need to contact you for any queries.
We do not issue multiple entry visa, however, for a person who goes to county members of East Africa Community (Kenya or Uganda), he/she will not need new visa to re-enter Tanzania as far as the visa is still valid. Those who go to countries other than Kenya and Uganda, will need new visa at the entry point to Tanzania. However, you need to apply separately for visa for Kenya and Uganda if you wish to travel there.
Since Tanzania is in the list of yellow fever endemic zone, it is advisable to have a vaccination even when one is flying directly to Tanzania. In case one did not had time to have a vaccination before traveling, the service is provided at the airport free of charge.
Please do not send passport pouches, vaccination certificates or any unrelated materials.
You are advised to apply early for visa to avoid last minute delays or hassles.
