Tourist visa is offered under two visa categories in Tanzania. For tourism, Glimpse of Tanzania will provide highlights of the important details a traveler requires to know to obtain a visa.
The visa is granted to all nationals visiting Tanzania for the purpose of visiting, tourism, leisure, holiday, attending conferences, engaging in humanitarian or charitable activities, visiting family, and receiving healthcare treatment.
Note: This visa is available for all nationals visiting for tourism purposes, except for citizens of countries that fall under the Referral Visa category.
For holidays or tourism, a multiple visa can only be issued to American citizens due to the existing bilateral agreement between Tanzania and America. Note that all USA passport holders are required to apply for multiple visas, even when they come for a single entry.
There is a batch of countries whose nationals cannot obtain VISA on arrival. Such countries fall under the category of referral Visa.
All nationals from these countries are required to apply for Visa online at least 2 month before their travel date. Upon approval, applicants should then have their valid return ticket on arrival.
Visit the Immigration Services link to apply for new visa (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/start)
Tanzania allows a Transit Visa for a maximum of seven days when travellers passing through Tanzania provide proof of the visa for the destination country or an onward ticket. However, this visa cannot be used for tourism purposes.
All travelers visiting Zanzibar are required to purchase inbound travel insurance, as mandated by the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar. This insurance provides coverage for basic medical services and emergency care during your stay.
The insurance is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
The cost is USD 44 per person, payable during the application process.
Please ensure you complete the registration prior to arrival to avoid any entry delays or can be purchased on arrival by credit card:
Entry may be denied without it.
If you need assistance with the process, feel free to contact our team.
