EDCTP

Foreigners seeking to enter the United Republic of Tanzania must hold a valid passport to be presented to the Immigration Control Officer at any entry point: border station, airport and harbor. The passport must be presented along with one of the following:

• A valid visa
• A resident permit     

A visitor must always hold a return ticket or a ticket to an onward destination. He or she must also have sufficient funds to support him or herself. 
 
All foreigners from non-Commonwealth countries are required to have a valid visa unless their countries have agreements with Tanzania.  Please inquire at your local Tanzanian authority.
 
Citizens of Commonwealth countries (except for the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, or India) are not required to obtain visas.
 
Types of Visa
There are five types of visa valid for entry into Tanzania:

• Ordinary Visa
  An ordinary visa is issued at any Tanzanian mission abroad. It allows the holder to pass at any entry point (border, airport, harbor). However, a person coming from a country where there is no Tanzanian authority or where it is reasonably distant can obtain a visa upon arrival.
• Business Visa
  The business visa is issued to prospective investors who intend to visit Tanzania for such purposes as making feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements for investments during the startup period. The validity of the visa can vary from one month to six months. The fees for the visa are determined administratively; please consult the appropriate authorities before making application for visas.
• Multiple-Entry Visa
  Foreigners who, because of their business or investments, need to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania can apply for multiple-entry visas. Their validity ranges from one month to a year. Applications for multiple-entry visas are usually submitted by local contacts on behalf of the applicants. The fees for the visa are determined administratively.
• Referred Visa
  This type of visa is required for nationals of:
  Abkhazia (Republic Inside Georgia), Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Chad, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Palestine State, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somali, Somali Land, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Morocco, Ethiopia and other nationalities as may be specified from time to time by the authorities. The referred visa requires special permission from the Director of Immigration Services in Dar es Salaam or the Principal Immigration Officer in Zanzibar.

If this regulation applies to you, please enquire at your local Tanzanian embassy or consulate. 

• Transit Visa: Applicable only if you wish to pass trough Tanzania for a short period of time and if you will not be staying in Tanzania.

Visas are issued by the following Authorities: 

• The office of the Director of Immigration Services, Dar es Salaam, and the office of the Principal Immigration Officer, Zanzibar
• Tanzanian representatives abroad
• Any official entry point to the United Republic of Tanzania: principally Namanga, Tunduma, Sirari, Horohoro, Kigoma port, Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar Harbour and Zanzibar Airport.

A detailed overview of visa requirements per country is available, however please note that this may be subject to change. We do recommend that you contact the Tanzanian embassy in your home country for current information. Please arrange your visa in advance to avoid potential problems upon departure from your home country or upon arrival in Tanzania. Should you require a visa support letter or letter of invitation to acquire your visa, please contact travel[at]edctp.org.