ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TANZANIA

Those opting to travel to Tanzania are required to comply with the rules and regulations laid down by the government. Some visitors may be able to obtain a visa on arrival, while others will need to apply for it at the Tanzania Diplomatic Consulates in their home country or online at https://visa.immigration.go.tz. We highly recommend you apply for your visa online 6 weeks prior to arrival into Tanzania.

Below is an overview of the requirements. Please note that requirements can change at any time with or without notice; always check Tanzania’s consular website for complete details. Your safari consultant at AfricanMecca Safaris will do their utmost to advise you about any other information you may need.

For your visit in Tanzania, you must meet certain entry requirements before being allowed into the country. Some nationals are exempted from this requirement when entering the country and staying for three months or less.

1. Citizens Of The Below Countries (Alphabetically Sorted) Do Not Need A Travel Visa To Enter Tanzania:

Exempt nationals include those from Botswana, Gambia, Ghana, Hong Kong, Kenya, Leshoto, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

2. Citizens Of The Below Countries Need A Travel Visa To Enter Tanzania:

For citizens of the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, all mainland European nations and countries not exempted above in #1 are required to have visas.

3. Citizens Of The Below Countries (Alphabetically Sorted) Need A Visa Prior To Arrival In Tanzania:

Citizens of certain countries require a referred visa issued prior to arrival. These include Afghanistan, Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzten, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Palestine Refugees, stateless individuals, Senegal, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka.

4. Other Tanzania Visa Guidance:

You should obtain your visa prior to departing your home country as this will ensure that you are able to begin your safari or travels without delay in case of any passport hitches. To apply for a visa, we recommend you apply for it online or contact the Tanzania consulate in your country. Many consulates also have the forms and instructions on their websites. Your passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the travel date of your arrival and departure out of Tanzania.

If you are short of time, you are be able to obtain a single-entry tourist or business visa upon arrival at one of the entry points, although it is recommended that you obtain your visa prior to departing your home country. To obtain a visa upon arrival in-country, you must meet all standard immigration requirements before a visa will be granted to you.

The fee for a single or multiple entry visa for a US citizen is USD $100, and for other non-exempted nationals, the fee is USD $50. Visas costs must pay by cash, or money order if applying via a Tanzanian consulate. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted as payment. You do not need a separate visa for visiting Zanzibar Island; though, the same above Tanzania visa requirements applies for Zanzibar. Cash US Dollar payments are only accepted as payment for your entry visa on arrival.

If you plan to work or volunteer while in Tanzania, you will need a valid work permit which can be obtained through your employer or volunteer organization. If your stay in Tanzania is beyond the valid period of your visa or permit, you are subject to being arrested, detained and fined prior to being deported.

Tanzania Consulates In The United States & United Kingdom

You need to contact your respective Tanzania Consulate for instructions and forms on how to apply for your visa. Below are the details of consulate in the US and UK.

Tanzania Consulate in the United States
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
1232 22nd St. NW, Washington DC 20037
Telephone: +1 (202) 884-1080, (202) 939-6125/7
Fax: +1 (202) 797-7408
E-mail: ubalozi@tanzaniaembassy-us.org
Website: http://www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org

Tanzania Consulate in the United Kingdom
Tanzania High Commission
Tanzania House
3 Stratford Place
London W1C 1AS
Tel: +44 (207) 569-1470
Tel.:+44 (207) 569-1481/86/87
E-mail: visa@tanzania-online.gov.uk or balozi@tanzania-online.gov.uk
Website: http://www.tanzania-online.gov.uk

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