Tanzania Visa

Tanzania Tourist Visa Assistance

Safari. Zanzibar. Kilimanjaro. Your Tanzania Adventure Starts Here.

Planning a holiday to Tanzania? Garnet Tourism makes the visa preparation easier. Our team checks the applicable visa route, helps organise your passport and travel documents and guides you throughout the Tanzania visa process.

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Tanzania Tourist Visa Required Documents

The standard tourist visa requirements are relatively straightforward, but the applicable visa route can depend on your passport nationality. Garnet Tourism will check your profile before preparing your application.

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
At least one unused visa page in the passport
Clear copy of the passport biodata page
Recent passport-size photograph where required by the online application
Completed online visa application information
Completed declaration information
Return or onward travel ticket
Intended arrival and departure details
Travel itinerary where applicable
Accommodation / destination information where required
Valid email address for application notifications
Applicable government visa fee payment
Additional supporting documents may be required depending on nationality or visa category
Referral-visa applicants may require local host, invitation and additional supporting information
Separate visa application for every passport holder, including minors where a visa is required
Simple Process With Garnet Tourism
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Send Us Your Details

Share your passport nationality, intended travel dates, destinations and purpose of travel.

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We Prepare & Review

Garnet Tourism checks the applicable Tanzania visa route and helps organise your application information and documents.

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We Assist Until Completion

Our team guides you through the applicable electronic visa process and keeps you informed of additional requirements or updates.

Why Garnet Tourism

Tanzania Visa Preparation Made Easier.

Garnet Tourism helps check the correct visa route and organise the travel information required before your Tanzania journey.

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Eligibility Review

We check your passport nationality and applicable Tanzania entry requirement.

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Document Preparation

We help organise your passport, travel details and supporting documents.

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Travel Support

Garnet Tourism can also assist with flights, hotels and Tanzania holiday arrangements.

Ordinary Tourist Visa

Single-Entry Visa for Tanzania Tourism

Visa-required tourists normally use Tanzania's Ordinary Visa. It is a single-entry visa and is currently issued with validity of up to 90 days.

Visa Type Ordinary / Single Entry
Validity Up to 90 Days
Purpose Tourism & Holiday
Special Rule for U.S. Passports

U.S. Passport Holders Use a Multiple Visa.

Tanzania applies a different tourist visa rule to United States passport holders. U.S. nationals visiting for tourism or holiday are required to use the Multiple Visa route instead of the Ordinary Tourist Visa.

Do not use the standard Ordinary Visa route for a U.S. passport holder.

Garnet Tourism will check the applicant's nationality first and guide them on the correct Tanzania visa category.

Passport Requirement

Check Your Passport Before Applying.

Tanzania requires visa applicants to hold a passport with at least six months validity and at least one unused visa page.

Validity Minimum 6 Months
Blank Page At Least 1 Unused Visa Page
Document Passport Biodata Copy
Electronic Visa

Tanzania Offers an Online Visa Application System.

Eligible applicants can use Tanzania's electronic visa system. The application information is completed online, the applicable payment is made and the application is then reviewed by immigration.

Application Electronic Process Available
Notification Decision Sent Electronically
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Visa on Arrival

Some Nationalities May Also Be Eligible on Arrival.

Tanzania officially provides both online visa and visa-on-arrival options for eligible nationalities. However, the immigration authorities recommend using the online visa platform before travel.

Visa on arrival is not available to every nationality.

Referral-category nationals cannot simply rely on the normal visa-on-arrival route without the required prior approval. Garnet Tourism will check your nationality before confirming the process.

Mainland + Zanzibar

One Tanzania Visa Covers Mainland Tanzania & Zanzibar.

If your holiday includes both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, you do not need a separate tourist visa for each destination.

Mainland Tanzania Mainland
Island Zanzibar
Visa Same Tanzania Visa
Travel Ticket

Prepare Your Return or Onward Travel Details.

Tanzania's Ordinary Tourist Visa requirements include a return ticket as part of the supporting travel documents.

Travel Return / Onward Ticket
Dates Match Intended Visit
Garnet Tourism Flight Assistance Available
Travelling From the UAE

Your Passport Nationality Determines the Tanzania Visa Route.

UAE residence alone does not determine whether you need a Tanzania visa. The applicable entry requirement is primarily based on your passport nationality.

Always check nationality before preparing the application.

Some nationalities are visa-exempt, some can use the normal visa route and others fall under Tanzania's referral-visa category.

Referral Visa Cases

Some Passport Holders Need Prior Immigration Approval.

Travellers whose nationality falls under Tanzania's Referral Visa category must use the online process and wait for approval before travelling.

Application Online Application Required
Planning Apply At Least 2 Months Early
Travel Wait for Approval Before Departure
Referral applicants should avoid making non-refundable travel commitments before approval.

Tanzania specifically advises referral-category travellers not to pay for flights or accommodation before their visa is approved.

Travelling With Children

Each Passport Holder Needs a Separate Visa Application Where Required.

Tanzania states that every passport holder should have their own visa application, including minors where a visa is required.

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Child Passport

Prepare the child's own valid passport information.

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Separate Application

Each passport holder requires an individual visa application where applicable.

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Family Support

Garnet Tourism can help organise the family's travel information together.

Processing Time

Allow Time for Tanzania Immigration to Review Your Application.

Tanzania's current online visa guidance states that standard online visa applications are processed within approximately 10 days, excluding referral-category applications.

Standard Online Visa Up to Around 10 Days
Referral Cases Apply At Least 2 Months Early
Recommendation Prepare Early
Government Visa Fee

Tanzania Ordinary Tourist Visa Fee

Tanzania currently lists the government fee for the Ordinary Tourist Visa at USD 50.

Ordinary Visa USD 50
Multiple Visa USD 100
Garnet Tourism Assistance From AED 450
Tourist Visa Restrictions

A Tourist Visa Is Not a Work Visa.

Tanzania's Ordinary Visa is intended for tourism and other eligible short visits. Holders are not permitted to use it for employment or conducting business activities that require another visa category.

Travelling for work or a professional assignment?

Tell Garnet Tourism the exact purpose before applying so the correct Tanzania visa category can be checked.

How Garnet Supports You

From Visa Preparation to Your Tanzania Holiday.

Garnet Tourism helps simplify your travel preparation by checking your visa route, reviewing your documents and assisting with your travel arrangements.

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Visa Route Check

We review your nationality and intended purpose of travel.

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Document Review

We help organise your passport and supporting travel documents.

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Application Guidance

We assist you through the applicable Tanzania visa process.

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Flight Assistance

Garnet Tourism can arrange your travel itinerary and flights.

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Hotel Assistance

We can also help arrange accommodation for your holiday.

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Dedicated Support

Our UAE-based team remains available throughout your preparation.

Visa Assistance Price

Tanzania Visa Assistance Starting From AED 450

Garnet Tourism provides visa preparation, document review and application guidance for eligible Tanzania travellers.

Garnet Assistance Starting From AED 450
Documents Checklist & Review
Support Application Guidance
AED 450 is Garnet Tourism's visa-assistance starting price.

Tanzania government visa fees, payment charges, insurance, vaccinations, flights, hotels and other third-party expenses may be separate unless specifically included in your confirmed quotation.

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Good to Know

Tanzania Tourist Visa Questions

Can Garnet Tourism assist with my Tanzania tourist visa?

Yes. Garnet Tourism can check your applicable visa route, help prepare your travel documents and guide you throughout the visa process.

How much is Garnet Tourism's Tanzania visa assistance?

Tanzania tourist visa assistance starts from AED 450. Government and other third-party charges may be separate unless included in your quotation.

What visa do tourists normally use?

Most visa-required tourists use Tanzania's Ordinary Single-Entry Visa. U.S. passport holders use the Multiple Visa route for tourism.

How much is the Tanzania government tourist visa fee?

The Ordinary Visa is currently USD 50. The Multiple Visa is currently USD 100.

How long is the Ordinary Visa valid?

Tanzania currently states that the Ordinary Visa has validity of up to 90 days.

How long should my passport be valid?

Your passport should have at least six months validity and at least one unused visa page.

Do I need a return ticket?

Yes. A return ticket forms part of the official Ordinary Visa requirements.

Can I apply online?

Yes. Tanzania operates an electronic visa application system, and the immigration authorities recommend the online platform.

Can I get a Tanzania visa on arrival?

Some nationalities are eligible for visa on arrival. It is not available under the same conditions to every traveller, particularly referral-category nationals.

Do I need a separate visa for Zanzibar?

No. The same Tanzania visa can be used for both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

Do children need separate applications?

Where a visa is required, Tanzania requires a separate application for every passport holder, including minors.

How long does online visa processing take?

Standard online applications are generally processed within approximately 10 days. Referral-category applications require substantially more preparation time.

What is a referral visa case?

Certain nationalities require prior approval from Tanzania Immigration. These applicants must apply online and are advised to submit at least two months before travel.

Can I work using an Ordinary Tourist Visa?

No. The Ordinary Visa cannot be used to undertake employment or business activities that require another immigration category.

Does an approved visa guarantee entry?

No. A visa or Visa Grant Notice allows you to present yourself for entry clearance. Final admission is determined by Tanzanian immigration authorities at the border.

Does Garnet Tourism guarantee visa approval?

No. Garnet Tourism provides visa preparation and travel assistance. Final visa decisions remain solely with the competent Tanzanian authorities.

Tanzania Tourist Visa Disclaimer: Tanzania visa requirements, exemptions, visa category, supporting documents and eligibility depend on the traveller's passport nationality, purpose of travel and individual circumstances. Garnet Tourism provides visa-document preparation, application guidance and travel assistance. If an interview, personal appearance or other mandatory applicant step is required, Garnet Tourism will prepare and guide the traveller while the applicant personally completes that requirement. The advertised AED 450 starting price represents Garnet Tourism's visa-assistance service. Tanzania government visa fees, payment charges, insurance, vaccination expenses, flights, hotels and other third-party expenses may be separate unless specifically included in the confirmed quotation. A Tanzania visa or Visa Grant Notice does not guarantee admission. Final entry clearance remains subject to the decision of immigration authorities at the point of entry. Garnet Tourism cannot guarantee approval, processing time, visa validity, permitted stay, boarding or admission. Requirements, exemptions, fees and procedures may change.

Tanzania Is Calling. Let Garnet Tourism Handle the Visa Preparation.

Send us your passport nationality, intended travel dates and destinations. Garnet Tourism will review your requirements and help prepare your Tanzania tourist visa application.