Navigating entry requirements doesn’t have to be stressful. Most foreign nationals require a valid visa to enter the United Republic of Tanzania, which covers both the mainland and Zanzibar.
Ordinary Single-Entry Visa: Costs $50 USD and is valid for up to 90 days for tourism, holidays, or visiting family.
U.S. Multiple-Entry Visa: U.S. passport holders coming for tourism are generally required to obtain a multiple-entry visa costing $100 USD (valid for 1 year).
Business & Transit Visas: Business visas cost $250 USD, while short transit visas (up to 3 days) cost $30 USD.
Navigate to the official Tanzania Electronic Visa Application System portal (visa.immigration.go.tz).
Create a new application using a valid email address and save your generated Application ID.
Fill out your personal details, travel dates, and accommodation information.
Upload a clear digital passport photo, a scan of your passport bio page, and your return flight ticket.
Pay the required fee securely online and wait 4 to 6 working days for your email approval.
Always print physical copies of your approved E-Visa authorization letter and your return flight ticket. Immigration officers at Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Julius Nyerere (DAR) airports frequently request paper copies upon arrival.
