Tanzania eVisa: requirements, fees & step-by-step application
Important (read this before you apply)
Always use the official Tanzania Immigration eVisa portal and double-check the visa type that fits your purpose (tourism vs business vs transit vs student). Uploads must match the required file size/format — many rejections happen because documents/photos don’t comply.
At a glance
- Official application start: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/start
- Official guidelines: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines
- Typical tourist fees: US$50 (Ordinary/Single Entry) or US$100 (Multiple Entry — commonly required for USA tourists).
- Common uploads: Passport bio page, return ticket, passport photo, completed online form, fee payment.
Step-by-step: how to apply (the clean way)
Before you upload anything, confirm the visa category:
Ordinary (Single Entry) Visa — tourism & short non-work visits
Most tourists use this. It commonly covers tourism/holiday, visiting friends/relatives, meetings/workshops/exhibitions — but not employment. Typical fee: US$50 (valid up to 90 days).
Multiple Entry Visa — commonly required for US tourists
If you hold a USA passport and you’re visiting for tourism, Tanzania generally requires a Multiple Entry Visa even if you plan a single entry. Typical fee: US$100 (valid up to 12 months; max stay per visit is usually 90 days).
Transit / Business / Student
These have different requirements and fees (e.g., transit commonly US$30, business commonly US$250). If you’re unsure, apply under the correct purpose — don’t “force” a tourist visa.
The portal typically requires:
- Passport bio page (valid passport, clear scan/photo)
- Return ticket (or onward ticket for your routing)
- Completed online application + declaration
- Visa fee payment
Photo specifications (must comply)
Coloured photo with a plain background, full-face front view, eyes open, natural expression, no distracting shadows. Max size: 45mm (length) × 35mm (width). Max file size: 500KB. Format: JPG/JPEG.
Go to the official application start page: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/start. Fill your personal details exactly as in your passport and select the correct visa category.
Take your time on these fields (they cause delays when incorrect):
- Passport number, issue/expiry dates
- Nationality and purpose of visit
- Travel dates and entry point (airport/land border)
Upload your required files and pay the visa fee indicated by the portal for your selected visa type. For tourism, the most common fees you’ll see are:
- Ordinary (Single Entry) Visa: typically US$50
- Multiple Entry Visa (commonly for US tourists): typically US$100
If you’re doing Kenya + Tanzania (or Zanzibar add-on)
Your visa choice depends on your passport, your route, and whether you re-enter Tanzania after visiting another country. If you’re unsure, message us your nationality + routing and we’ll advise the correct visa type for your plan.
Once your eVisa is approved, download it and keep a digital copy plus a printed copy. On arrival (e.g., JRO / Dar es Salaam / Zanzibar), have the following accessible:
- Passport (same one used in the application)
- Approved eVisa printout or PDF
- Return/onward ticket (and any supporting documents if requested)
Quick reference: common visa fees
- Ordinary (Single Entry) Visa: commonly US$50 (tourism/holiday and similar short non-work visits).
- Multiple Entry Visa: commonly US$100 (tourism for USA passport holders; plus other qualifying categories).
- Business Visa: commonly US$250 (short business-related tasks; not a residence permit).
- Transit Visa: commonly US$30 (strictly for transit, not tourism).
Want us to sanity-check your visa plan?
Send us your nationality, exact dates, and routing (entry point + whether you re-enter Tanzania), and we’ll advise which visa category fits your trip — plus we’ll plan your Tanzania safari properly around your arrival.
