Types of visas
There are five types of visa valid for entry into Tanzania:
Ordinary Visa \ Visitor's Pass
An ordinary visa is issued at any Tanzanian mission abroad. It enables the holder to be granted a visitor?s pass at any entry point.
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 contracts, and making arrangements for investments during the startup period. The validity of the visa can vary from one month to six months. The fees for the visa are determined administratively, so it is advised that prospective investors consult the appropriate authorities before making application for visas.
Multiple-Entry Visa
Foreigners who, because of their business or investments, need to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania are issued multiple-entry visas. Their validity ranges from one month to a year. Applications for multi-entry visas are usually submitted by local contacts on behalf of the applicants. The fees for the visa are determined administratively, so-it is advised that prospective investors consult the appropriate authorities before making application for visas. Multiple-entry visas cannot be issued by the consulate.
Referred Visa
The referred visa is one that requires special clearance or permission from the Director of Immigration Officer in Dar es Salaam or the Principal Immigration Officer in Zanzibar. This type of visa is required for nationals of Lebanon, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Somalia and for refugees, stateless people and other nationalities as may be specified from time to time by the authorities. People affected by this regulation may make enquiries at the nearest Tanzania mission abroad.
Visas for USA Citizens
With effect from December 19, 2007, American citizens shall be granted visas on a "visa fees reciprocity arrangement." Visa fees shall differ from one person to another depending on the period of stay and purpose of visit or entry. The classification is as follows:
- Travel Visa: for the purpose of holiday/tourism/other business shall be issued as multiple visas. The visa fees shall be: (a) A$125 for a period not exceeding 12 months; (b) A$250 for a period of two years; and (c) A$375 for a period of five years;
- Business Visa: The procedure of issuing Multiple Entry visa for Business prospectors will remain the same. That is, for every entry, this type of visa will be issued on arrival at the entry point in Tanzania on payment of US$100 with supportive letters from the Tanzanian sponsors. This is in addition to obtaining a visa from any Tanzanian mission abroad except for those coming for special tasks such as seminars, workshops and meetings;
- A single stay shall not exceed 90 days and the passport must be valid for no less than 15 months.
