Tanzania•AfricaOrdinary Visa (Single Entry)
At a Glance
Processing Time
4-7 days
Application Fee
50 USD
Stay Duration
3 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Single entry visa for tourists and visitors for purposes including holidays, leisure, visiting friends and relatives, health treatment, and other short-term activities. Valid for up to 3 months.
The Ordinary Visa (Single Entry) is the standard short-term visa for tourists and visitors to Tanzania. It allows a single entry and stay of up to 3 months for various purposes including tourism, visiting friends and family, health treatment, and other legitimate activities.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
6 months months
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity, 1 blank page
Passport photo
Recent passport-sized photo (JPG/JPEG format)
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Required for travelers from endemic countries
Proof of accommodation
Hotel booking or invitation letter
OptionalReturn ticket
Proof of onward travel or funds to purchase
OptionalTrack your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- Simple application process
- Low cost at USD 50
- Quick processing options available
- Can be obtained online before travel
- Visa on arrival available at major entry points
Considerations
- Single entry only
- Limited 3-month validity
- Cannot be extended
- Not a pathway to residency
Application Process
Complete online application
Fill out eVisa application form at visa.immigration.go.tz
Upload documents
Submit passport copy and photo in JPG/JPEG format
Pay visa fee
Complete payment of USD 50 online
Await decision
Receive approval notification via email
Application Forms
Tanzania eVisa Application
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