Step-By-Step Guide to Applying For a Tanzanian Tourist VISA

Before you start, what do you need?

  • A passport that is valid AT LEAST 6 MONTHS beyond the end of your stay in Tanzania
  • A scanned copy of the ID page of that passport
  • A PDF file of your return ticket
  • Visa or Mastercard to pay the fee.

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NOTE: This guide walks through the process for citizens of the United States of America. If you are a citizen of another country, it will be similar with some slight changes.

How Long is A Tanzanian Tourist Visa Good For?


Americans must apply for the Multiple-Entry Visa - which is good for 12 months from the date of approval and allows for 3 months of stay in the country.

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How Much Does A Tanzanian Tourist Visa Cost?

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The Multiple-Entry Visa that citizens of The United States must apply for costs $100 per person.

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How Long Does It Take To Be Granted A Tanzanian Tourist Visa?

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The eVisa system usually takes around 10 days to process applications. We recommend applying 6-8 weeks in advance of your trip to be safe though.

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STEP-BY-STEP WALKTHROUGH OF TANZANIAN VISA APPLICATION PROCESS

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Step 1: Go to the Official E-Visa Application Site

Step 2: Select "New Application"

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Step 2: Enter Basic Information & Start New Application

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Step 3: Enter Personal Information

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Step 4: Enter Contact, Address, & Employment Information

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Step 5: Enter Passport Information

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*The "Place of Issue" is the "Authority" on the lower right corner of your passport information page. It will typically be "United States"

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Step 6: Enter Travel Information

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- Select "Multiple Entry Visa"
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- If you live in the United States, Washington DC is the nearest Embassy to handle your application
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- Select "Leisure & Holiday" as your reason for travel
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- Unless visiting Zanzibar as your first destination, choose "Tanzania Mainland" as your destination.
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- Ports of entry are the airport you will enter the country at. Usually it will be Kilimanjaro.
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- Select "Company/Organization" as your Host
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- We will serve as your host - enter the information as written above
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- Add the address of whichever lodge is the first stop on your itinerary as your accommodation physical address.
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- Add countries you have resided in only if you have permanently lived outside of the United States.

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Step 7: Enter Travel Information

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- Unless you've arranged something outside of our tour, you are NOT traveling as part of a group or organization.

- Add the names of any travelers under 18 who will be traveling with you. Kids still need their own VISAs unless they are included on their parent or guardian's passport.

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Step 8: Upload all documents

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Step 9: Read Through & Sign Declaration

Step 10: Pay via Credit Card or Bank Deposit

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Step 11: Repeat Application For Each Traveler & Print Off Granted VISAs to Bring

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