In Tanzania, visas are required by most foreign nationals whether visiting for a holiday or to conduct business.
Visit the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania to get the online Visa Assessment form and start on your visa application (download pdf form).
Further more information, Please visit http://www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org/tzevisa.html
The tourist Visa is issued at any Tanzanian embassy. It grants tourist/ visitors the authorization to enter the country through designated entry on the border, through airports and harbor stations. However, a person coming from a country with no access to a Tanzania embassy or where it is reasonably distant shall be issued a visa at the entry points in Tanzania.
The business visa is issued for various reasons, such as making feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements or investments. The validity of the visa can vary from one month to twelve 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.
No visa is required or nationals of the following countries:
Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
VISA Processing Centers in U.S.A.
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
1232 22nd St. NW
Washington D.C. 20037
Tel: 202-884-1080, 202-939-6125
Fax: 202-797-7408
Immunization:
- Vaccination against Cholera and Malaria is recommended.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for ALL Persons from yellow fever endemic countries/regions.
- All individuals in transit for 12 hours or more and/or who leave the immediate airport vicinity in a yellow fever endemic area are required to get vaccinated.
- All individuals from yellow fever endemic regions traveling by way of air, marine and land are required to get vaccinated.
Pet licenses/ Certificates:
- Are required when traveling with pets to Tanzania.
