Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for getting a Tourist Visa in Tanzania is available in the Immigration Services Department, Tanzania contact link
2. Applicant must provide all necessary information in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all needed documents as photocopies and originals.
4. Documents that are required for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant must attach photocopies of needed documents along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
7. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the visa will be issued within 5 days.
8. Applicant will be notified regarding their application within 5 days through SMS or Email.
9. After getting the notification from concerned authorities, applicant can visit the office to collect their visa.
10. If there is no information regarding the license, then, the applicant can visit the office to know status of the application.

Apply Online

1. Application form for getting a Tourist visa is available in the following application link
2. Applicant has to select the “Apply For a new visa” tab under the “New Application” title.
3. A portal requesting basic information of the applicant will be opened.
4. Applicant has to enter the needed information under the “Basic Information” title and then click on “Start New Application”.
5. Applicant has to provide all information in the new application form.
6. Applicant must upload digital copies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form.
7. Finally, the applicant should click on the “Submit” button to submit their application.
8. Fee for this procedure can be paid online.
9. Upon completion of the above-mentioned process, applicant will be given an “Application ID” which can be used for future references.
10. The applicant will be notified when the visa is ready for them to collect; the applicant can visit the office to get their visa.
11. Generally, the visa will be provided within 5 days. If there is no notification regarding the visa, then, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their application.
12. The applicant can also check their visa from the following link
13. Applicant has to provide “Application ID”, “Email” and select a “Security Question” and provide a “Security Answer” for that question.
14. Finally, click on the “Check Visa Status” button to know status of their application.

• Passport
• ID Proof – National ID Card, Passport, Driving License
• Address Proof – National ID Card, Driving License
• Proof of sufficient Funds
• Duration of stay

Location:Dar es Salaam
Address: Tanzania Immigration Head Office – Uhamiaji House,
Liliondo St, Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Contact: (+255)-22-285-0575
Contact link
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• Any foreigner who is a tourist in Tanzania is eligible.

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

• A Tanzanian Tourist Visa is valid for 14 days.

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• The processing time for this procedure is 5 days.

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• Applicant should apply for a Tourist visa at the point of entry in Tanzania.
• Application form is available in various immigration offices in Tanzania.

• Full Name of the Applicant
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Age
• Country
• Passport Number
• Address
• Telephone Number
• Email Address

• Tourist visa is necessary when a foreigner visits Tanzania as a Tourist.

• If an applicant stays in the country even after the period mentioned in the Tourist Visa, they can be charged or accused of criminal charges.

• This document can be used to prove the genuineness of the applicant if they are staying in Tanzania as a tourist.

• Immigration Services Department link

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