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Tanzania Visa
- Tourist visa
- required
- Business E-visa
- required
- Business visa
- required
- Transit visa
- required
- Missionary visa
- required
- Official visa
- required
- Multiple entry E-visa
- required
Select the type of Tanzania tourist visa application:
and send the following documents to VisaHQ:
a
Tanzania visa application form. For online orders, please download, print and sign Tanzania visa application, prepared by our system under your account.
b
Original, SIGNED United States of America passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity. Must have 2 blank pages within the passport.
c
Passport Photo: 2 Include a passport style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.
d
Itinerary. A reservation of the flight itinerary under the traveler's name. Must show flights entering and exiting Tanzania.
e
Hotel Reservations. Copy of hotel reservations (Applicant's name must be on Hotel Reservation).
f
Personal invitation. If visiting friends or family in Tanzania, you must provide the following :
• Copy of host's ID (Tanzania Passport or Driver's license)
• If host is not a Tanzania national they must provide a copy of their Tanzania visa along with a copy of their passport information page.
• Letter of invitation from the host in Tanzania. The letter must be signed and should be addressed to the "Consulate of Tanzania, Visa Section." The letter must contain the following information:
Personal information of the applicant: Name, gender, date of birth, and passport details.
Details of the visit: Dates, purpose, places to visit, and places of accommodation.
Details of the inviting party: Name, address, phone number, and relationship to the applicant.
• If host is not a Tanzania national they must provide a copy of their Tanzania visa along with a copy of their passport information page.
• Letter of invitation from the host in Tanzania. The letter must be signed and should be addressed to the "Consulate of Tanzania, Visa Section." The letter must contain the following information:
Personal information of the applicant: Name, gender, date of birth, and passport details.
Details of the visit: Dates, purpose, places to visit, and places of accommodation.
Details of the inviting party: Name, address, phone number, and relationship to the applicant.
Travel document holders must refer their visa request to the Principle Commissioner of Immigration Services in Dar es Salaam. Please contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Tanzania for more information.
Tanzania tourist visa fees for citizens of United States of America
| Type of visa | Validity  | Processing | Embassy fee | Service fee | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple entry | up to 1 year | 7-10 business days | 100.00 | 99.00 | 199.00 |
| 5 business days | 120.00 | 139.00 | 259.00 | ||
| Next business day | 150.00 | 159.00 | 309.00 |
Multiple entry
- Validity: up to 1 year
- Processing: 7-10 business days
- Total cost:
- Validity: up to 1 year
- Processing: 5 business days
- Total cost:
- Validity: up to 1 year
- Processing: Next business day
- Total cost:
Maximum stay in Tanzania: 90 days
Maximum stay in Tanzania: 90 days
Tanzania visa for citizens of United States of America is required. For more information please contact the nearest Tanzania embassy.
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Tanzanian visa information
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Tanzania Visa validity.
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Tanzanian Visa issue date (format might be different from MM-DD-YYYY).
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Name of Tanzanian visa holder
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Traveler's passport number.
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Traveler's citizenship.
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Tanzania Visa number.
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Date of Tanzanian visa expiration
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Purpose of entry to Tanzania (type of Tanzanian visa)
Frequently Asked Questions about Tanzania visa
- When will be the start date of the visa and What are the Maximum days of stay in Tanzania?All Visas are valid from the date of issue. 90 days from the date of entry/arrival.
- Is Yellow fever vaccination (Y.F.V.) necessary?It is not compulsory, if you are traveling straight to Tanzania from U.S or just connecting flights from any airports in the World. (If you are entering Tanzania through other Countries, please refer to the visa section of our website for more information).
- Can I apply for a Visa upon arrival?Yes. Tourists/ Visitors may obtain their visas upon arrival at any entry point in Tanzania, but it is HIGHLY recommended that one secures the visa before traveling to Tanzania.
- Can a Visa allow me to work in Tanzania?No, a visa grants you permission to land into the country and NOT permission to work.
- In Visa application form, what do you mean by saying "Means of Financial Support"?It means, the sponsor of your trip (company, organization, employer, family or self-support).
United States of America Embassy list in Tanzania
- United States of America Embassy in Dar es SalaamAddress686 Old Bagamoyo Road,
Msasani,
Dar es Salaam
TanzaniaPhone+255-22-229-4000Fax+255-22-229-4970
+255-22-229-4971
Tanzania Customs
- Import RegulationsAllowedFor over 16 year olds:
- Tobacco products 200 cigarettes
50 cigars
250g of tobacco - Alcoholic beverages 1 Imperial pint of spirits
- Gifts Non-commercial amount of gifts and other items for personal use.
- Foreign currency
Restricted- Live animals health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations. Contact nearest embassy.
- Plants, foodstuff and seeds health certificate required.
- Weaponry and ammunition with permission only. Contact nearest embassy.
- Medication
- For video/ filming equipment, radios, tape recorders and musical instruments a bond may be placed to assure that the goods will be re-exported.
Prohibited- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Local currency (Tanzanian shilling)
- Tobacco products 200 cigarettes
- Export RegulationsAllowed
- Reasonable amount of alcohol and tobacco
Restricted- It is advisable to keep all receipts when purchasing locally crafted items
Prohibited- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Local currency (Tanzanian shilling)
- Natural souvenirs, starfish, shells, corals, bones etc.
- Health and SecurityBasic health information for travelers to Tanzania
- Medical facilities are limited through out the country, especially outside Dar es Salaam.
- All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
Basic security information for travelers to Tanzania- Instances of crime including muggings and theft have been reported throughout the country and all travellers are urged to keep their passport and other valuables in a safe and secure location for the duration of their visit and should avoid any obvious displays of affluence which could serve to attract attention. Drugging of drinks in popular night clubs and bars is not uncommon and all visitors should exercise caution in unfamiliar and potentially dangerous environments. Sexual assaults and rapes can occur and female travellers in particular should avoid travelling throughout poorly lit areas of the country after dark.
- Contact Customs AuthoritiesFor further assistance please contact the Tanzanian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.Tanzanian Customs contact information
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Tanzanian Embassy.
