A complete guide to Tanzania travel requirements for self-drive safari – all you need to know before booking your self-drive safari to Tanzania

Like any other country, to enter Tanzania, a traveler needs a visa, however, a question arises, what are the visa requirements for Tanzania? Tanzania has got several types of visas that it provides to different type of travellers that would wish to enter the country. The several types of visas include Ordinary visa or Single entry visa, the business visa, multiple entry visa, Transit visa, and Student visa. All the above types of visas can be obtained by travellers by either applying for eVisa or visa on arrival.

All Visa requirements for Tanzania

The Tanzania eVisa is an online visa, launched in 2018, which allows citizens from eligible countries to travel to and within Tanzania and Zanzibar. The Tanzania electronic visa is valid for tourism and leisure purposes such as a holiday in Tanzania or Zanzibar, or to visit family or friends. Each type of visa has the necessary requirements for its acquisition

Business eVisa.  A business visa may be issued for a period not exceeding 90 days to foreign nationals who wish to enter Tanzania for one of the following purposes. To conduct special assignments such as repairing machines or to run short term training, to conduct special time professional roles such as auditing accounts or establishing professional and business contacts. To conduct any other short term lawful business related tasks recognized   by the laws of the country and as may be determined by the issuing authority.

The Visa requirements for Tanzania for one to acquire business eVisa are­­: A passport copy with a clear scan of the information page of your valid and signed passport, A digital passport type photograph taken within the last 6 months, a cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Tanzania, Taxpayer identification Number with a copy of the host company’s taxpayer identification number, Business license with a copy of host company business license, Business registration with a copy of the host organization’s certificate of incorporation.

Transit eVisa. This may be issued to foreign nationals for purposes of transiting through to another destination outside the country not exceeding seven days. The necessary Visa requirements for Tanzania for this type of visa are ; passport copy with a clear scan of the information page with a valid signed passport, A digital passport type photograph taken within the last six months, and an itinerary that or a copy of purchased round trip ticket.

Multiple entry eVisa. This type of visa may be issued to foreign nationals whose purposes of visit call for frequent visit to the country. However American nationalists who would wish to visit Tanzania for tourism or holiday purposes are adviced to select this type of visa while applying online .The Multiple Entry eVisa Visa requirements for Tanzania include; Passport copy with a clear scan of the information page of your valid and signed passport, A digital passport type photograph taken within last 16 months, Host’s ID that is to say the scanned copies of the passport of the hosts your visiting in Tanzania, Corporate documents which include the Application letter, compliance Business license TIN and Consultancy contract, Any other evidence to prove that the applicant is bound to travel frequently into the country.

Student eVisa. Student visa is granted to foreign national who enter the country for the academics purpose. The Visa requirements for Tanzania for this type of visa include the following; enrollment letter that is to say an admission letter and letter of invitation issued by the academic institution, identification card issued by the institution if (applicably), Original passport that must be valid at least 6 month after the intended date of departure from the territory of destination country and has at least 2 blank visa pages, Digital copy of recent passport sized photograph, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, parental approval that is to say for minor applicants ,prior written consent from both parents or respective guardians giving consulate consent to issue the child a visa, An itinerary or a copy of purchased round trips tickets ( Applicant’s name and confirmation number must be on itinerary).

The Democratic Republic of Tanzania also issues Tanzania visa on arrival which require the following requirements for its acquisition;

• A correctly filled application form
• Copy of travel passport valid for at least 6 month from the day of application
• Date of entry and at least one blank visa page
• A digital copy of a passport size photograph, and the proof of visa payment.

Other frequently asked questions

How much does Tanzania visa cost?

For Single-entry visas, they are valid for up to three months for tourism, students, and business and cost $50. Multiple-entry visas are valid for up to twelve months for business or tourism and cost $100. Transit visas are valid for a week and cost $30.

Can I get Tanzania visa on arrival?

A Tanzania visa on arrival is available. You can get a Tanzania visa on arrival at the border, but you must be willing to queue and wait in line for an extended period to get it. Book with us and embark on a memorable journey that reflects the true essence of the captivating Tanzania.