Important Visa information for Tanzania

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VISAS INFORMATION:

1. Entry requirements:

Foreigners seeking to enter the United Republic of Tanzania should be in possession of a valid passport or any other authorised travel document; which means a document other than National passport issued by a state or an International Organization and recognised by the government of the United Republic of Tanzania as a travel document, must be presented to the immigration control officer at any entry point, such as border station, airport or harbour. The Passport or any other Travel Document must be presented along with the following;A valid visa orA Resident permit orA pass.N.B, A  Visitor must also present an onward or return ticket together with proof that he/she has sufficient funds to support him/her self while in Tanzania.

2: Visa:

A visa is a permission granted to a foreigner to enter and remain in the United Republic of Tanzania for a specific period of time. A visa is issued to a visitor who intends to enter into Tanzania for the purpose of visit, leisure, holiday, business, health treatment, studies or any other related activities. It is granted on the basis of reciprocity upon application by the would be visitor to United Republic of Tanzania. Visa is applied for and issued at Tanzania Embassies/High commissions abroad or at any entry point to Tanzania. On entering the country, a visitor with a valid visa is given a pass or any other authorization to stay in the country.

3: Who requires a visa?

All foreigners seeking to enter in the United Republic of Tanzania are required to have a valid visa, unless their countries have visa abolition agreement with Tanzania. However, these countries may change from time to time.2.

4: Types of Visas:

Visa is classified according to the nature of the journey of the would be visitors.

(a)   Ordinary visa.

An ordinary visa is issued at Tanzania embas

 sies/high commissions abroad or at any official entry point into Tanzania. This kind of visa is granted to foreigners who wish to enter in the United Republic of Tanzania for the purpose of Holidays, leisure, visiting friends & relatives, meetings, conferences and health treatment. A single visa has a validity of ninety (90) days with effect from the date of issue, provided that the validity of the passport at the time of issuing such visa, is not be less than six months. This type of visa is referred to as standard visa.           

(b)Multiple entry visas:

This type of visa is issued to enable a foreigner to come to Tanzania for several times within the validity of the visa. Foreigners who, because of the nature of their business or investments need to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania are issued with multiple entry visas. The validity range of this visa is from three months to one year, provided that a single stay shall not exceed ninety days. Applications for a multiple entry visa are usually submitted by local contacts on behalf of the applicants. The fee is US $ 100.with exception of Pakistan nationals whose specific visa fee is US $ 200.

(c)Referred visa:

The referred visa is one, that requires special clearance or permission from the Principal Commissioner of Immigration Services or Commissioner of Immigration Services (Zanzibar). People who fall under this category of visa may make enquiries at the nearest Tanzania Embassy/High Commission abroad.

(d)Transit visa:

Transit visa is a permission granted to enable the visitor to pass through the United Republic of Tanzania to any other destination abroad. This type of visa is only issued to persons with onward tickets, sufficient funds for transit and an entry visa to the country of destination or any proof that prior arrangements have been made that satisfy this requirement. It is issued for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days and non extendable. Standard fee for Transit visa is US $ 30.

(e) Gratis Visa:

This type of visa is issued to Diplomatic/Official Passport holders, except when travelling on non unofficial capacity in which they are subjected to pay prescribed fees.  3Holders of UN, SADC, AU Laissez-Passer and other International Organizations recognized by the United Republic of Tanzania are granted gratis visa, except when travelling on non official capacity in which they are subjected to pay for prescribed visa fees. Minors endorsed in the passport will be included in the visa granted to the passport holder.

Visa issuing centres and authorities:

A Foreigner can lodge visa application at the Tanzania Missions in the country where he/she resides, or at entry points into Tanzania, Immigration Headquarter, Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar Immigration Head office.

Visa fee rates:

Fee rates for Ordinary visa is US $ 50, except for the following Nationals with their specific visa rates in brackets; Pakistan ( US $ 200 ), USA-(US $ 100 ),Ireland ( US $ 100 ), Transit visa is US $ 30,while standard  Multiple visa is US $ 100.

N.B:-

All fees are payable at issuing station/offices. An Exchequer receipt should be provided immediately for any payments made. In case of any changes, the public will be informed accordingly.

LIST OF COUNTRIES AND SPECIFIC VISA ELIGIBILITY

COUNTRIES WHICH REQUIRE REFERAL VISA BEFORE COMING TO TANZANIA:

VISA ISSUING STATIONS IN TANZANIA

For more information contact:

The Principal Commissioner of Immigration services,

P.O.BOX 512,

DAR ES SALAAM.

Tel. +255222850576

Fax +255222850584

Website: www.immigration.go.tz

                   www.moha.go.tz

e-mails: [email protected]  and or

              [email protected]

Also to:

Commissioner of Immigration services-Zanzibar

P.O.BOX 1354

ZANZIBAR.

Tel. +255242239148/+255242239149

Fax +2552422239149