Tanzania - Apply for Transit Visa

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for getting a Transit 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 transit 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.
    

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Required Documents

• Passport
• Proof of Sufficient Funds
• Proof of Onward or Return Airline Tickets
• Documents required for next destination
• Visa for next country where applicable
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Dar es Salaam
Address:
Tanzania Immigration Head Office – Uhamiaji House,
Liliondo St,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: (+255)-22-285-0575
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

Any foreigner who is transiting through Tanzania to a third destination is eligible.

Fees

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

Validity

A Tanzanian Transit Visa is valid for 14 days.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time for this procedure is 5 days.

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Instructions

• Applicant should apply for a transit visa at the point of entry in Tanzania.
• Application form is available in various immigration offices in Tanzania.
• Applicant can stay for the period of 14 days before travelling to another destination.
  

Required Information

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

Need for the Document

Transit visa is necessary when a foreigner is traveling to a third destination from their country through Tanzania.

Information which might help

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

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

This document can be used to prove the genuineness of the applicant if they are staying in Tanzania before going to their third destination.

External Links

Immigration Services Department link

Others

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