Tanzania
Note
The granting of a visa does not guarantee permission to enter Tanzania. The Immigration Officer reserves the right to grant or deny admission. Visa holders are subject to normal immigration control at the port of entry and should carry with them, for possible presentation to Immigration Officers, the documents submitted with their applications.
Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all.Visas
Required by all nationals except the following:
(a) nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Brunei, Cyprus, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Malta, Namibia, Nauru, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe for stays of up to three months and issued with a visitor's pass on arrival;
(b) 1. nationals of Cyprus and Malta.Note
Nationals who do not require visas for stays of up to three months, may still need entry permit clearance, except nationals of Kenya and Uganda. All other nationals must obtain visas in advance except nationals coming from a country where there is no Tanzania Embassy, High Commission or Consulate to issue a visa. In this case, these nationals may obtain a visa on arrival at one of the following four main entry points, provided all immigration and health requirements are met: Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Namanga Entry Point (Tanzania-Kenya border crossing) and Zanzibar International Airport.Types of visa and cost
Tourist: US$65 (single-entry). Business: US$86 (single-entry). Cost of Tourist Visa depends on nationality of applicant. The above prices are for UK nationals; Irish nationals always pay US$9 For postal applications, fees must be paid to the Tanzania High Commission at any Barclays Bank branch. Please note that once visas are processed, fees are non-refundable.Validity
Single-entry: Three months from date of issue; Multiple-entry: Six months from date of issue.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at High Commission or Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.Application requirements
(a) One completed application form. (b) Two recent passport-size photos. (c) Valid passport. (d) Fee, payable in cash if the application is made in person, or paid to the Tanzania High Commission at any Barclays Bank branch for postal applications. The pay-in slip must be enclosed with the application form. (e) Pre-paid, self-addressed, stamped envelope for postal applications. (f) For business visitors, a letter indicating the nature of the trip and the business contact in Tanzania.Note
All nationals may be asked to attend an interview and/or supply further documents.Working days required
Normally three working days. Up to 10 working days for postal applications.Temporary residence
Enquire at High Commission or Embassy.
No Test Required
None, except Zanzibar Airport, which charges US$25.
High Commission for the United Republic of Tanzania in the UK
3 Stratford Place, London WC1 1AS, UK
Tel: (020) 7569 1470.
Website: www.tanzania-online.gov.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1230 (visa section) and 1500-1600 (visa collection only).Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania (Consular Section) in the USA
2139 R Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 939 6123/5/7.
Website: www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org
Most visits to Tanzania are trouble-free, but travelers should be aware of the high threat from terrorism in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Armed robberies, especially at remote sites, are increasing.
Travelers to the area bordering Burundi should exercise caution.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
