• Applicants of Visa are strongly advised to read carefully the Visa Guideline before making an application;
• Visa applicants are advised to make their applications through the Official Tanzania Immigration website (www.immigration.go.tz) ONLY and Not through any other links;
• Any applicant of Visa is assumed to have read, understood and agreed to the terms and conditions stipulated in the Disclaimer and Visa Guideline ;
• Applicants must ensure that their passports have a validity of at least six months and at least one unused visa page before submitting their application;
• Applicant is expected to apply for a right category of visa. If the applicant is not sure about the type of visa he/she requires, he/she is advised to seek guidance through the e-mail info@immigration.go.tz
• Any visa wrongly applied or which lacks sufficient attachment may be rejected;
• No refund will be made in respect of any rejected visa application;
• The Visa applications will be processed within ten days, therefore applicants are strongly advised to observe the stipulated time frame while making their applications;
• After making payments, applicants are required to wait for approval of their Visa before they start their journey. Approval notification will be sent to their e-mail. Or they can access the Visa Grant Notification by checking the Status of their Visa online;
• The Tanzania Immigration Services Department may give or withhold reasons for rejection of Visa to the applicant;
• Applicants whose nationals fall under Referral Visa category are not advised to book flight tickets or make payments for any reservations in Tanzania before they get approval for their Visa. Applicants of Referral Visa are advised to apply at least two months before their date of travel;
• The list of countries which fall under Referred Visa may change at any time; therefore, applicants are advised to review our website from time to time.
• Visa regulations and conditions may be subject to change at any time without prior notification to the applicants.
• For a broad description of visa types, applicant may read the Visa Matrix

It should be noted that the possession of Visa is not a final authority to enter the United Republic of Tanzania. The Immigration Officer at the Entry point may refuse a holder of visa to enter, if he is satisfied that the holder is unable to fulfil Immigration entry requirements or if the presence of such person or visitors in the United Republic of Tanzania would be contrary to the National Interests.

This visa is granted to foreign national for the purposes of Visit, Tourism, Leisure, Holiday, attending Conference, Humanitarian and charity activities, Family Visit, Health Treatment or any other purpose as may be determined by the issuing authority. Its validity does not exceed 90 days for a single entry.

Business visa may be issued for a period not exceeding 90 days to foreign nationals who wish to enter in the United Republic of Tanzania for one of the following

purposes:

• To conduct special assignments such as fixing/repairing machines or to run short term training, etc.
• To conduct short time professional roles such as auditing accounts, making feasibility studies, establishing professionals and business contacts, making arrangements for investments during the startup period etc.
• To conduct any other short term lawful business-related task recognised by the laws of the country and as may be determined by the issuing authority.

This Visa may be issued to foreign nationals whose purposes of visits call for frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania. These may include Directors of Companies registered in Tanzania who do not reside in the country, Persons engaged in Bilateral Meetings, Spouses married to Tanzanians/Residents, Government Consultants, Representatives of international NGO’s and any other person as may be determined by the Commissioner General of Immigration or Commissioner of Immigration Zanzibar.

This Visa (Multiple) is also issued to American citizens who wish to come for Holiday or Tourism purposes, as they are not entitled for Ordinary Visa. The maximum validity of this Visa is 12 months. However, the holder of the Multiple Visa cannot stay in the country for twelve (12) consecutive months. They are required to leave the country at most after every three months.

NB:
American nationals who wish to visit Tanzania for tourism or holiday purposes MUST select this type of Visa while applying Online.

This Visa may be issued to foreign nationals for the purpose of transiting through to another destination outside the United Republic for a period not exceeding seven days. The applicant of this visa may be required to provide proof of a Visa of the destination country and/or Onward ticket.

NB:
Transit Visa is strictly intended for those travellers whose purpose of entry is to pass through Tanzania, and cannot be used for tourism purposes.

Student visa is granted to foreign national who enters the Country for the purpose of Academic conducts such as Research Students, Intern, Volunteering, EAC Students, Exchange students (EAC and Exchange students are free of charge) and Prospective Students admitted in recognized and legally registered Institutions. This Visa may be issued for a period not exceeding two years.

This visa may be issued for a single entry or multiple entries to a holder of diplomatic, services or official passport or Travel Document of recognized International Organization who is on official duty and their Dependents. It can be also issued to a holder of ordinary passport or Travel document as it may be directed by the Commissioner General of Immigration and Commissioner of Immigration Zanzibar.

There are some countries which their nationals require special clearance from the Commissioner General of Immigration or the Commissioner of Immigration (Zanzibar) prior to issuance of the Visa. These countries fall under the Referral Visa Category.

Applicants whose nationals fall under this category are not advised to book flight tickets or make payments for any reservations in Tanzania before they get approval for their Visa. Applicants of Referral Visa are advised to apply at least two months before their date of travel.

Stateless persons and Refugees who hold Vienna Convention documents are also required to obtain referral visa prior to coming to United Republic of Tanzania.

An application of Ordinary Visa should be accompanied with the following;

• Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
• Return ticket of the flight (not mandatory);
• Dully filled in declaration form
• 50 USD visa fee.

• Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
• 100 USD Visa fee;
• Valid passport or national ID of the person to be visited in Tanzania (host) OR;
• A covering letter of the host Institution detailing the reasons and frequency of Visits OR;
• Attached Certificate of marriage of a spouse and a passport/national ID, if the applicant comes to visit a spouse OR;
• Any proof that justifies that a visitor is required to visit the United Republic of Tanzania frequently.
• Return ticket of the flight (not mandatory);

• Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
• Return ticket of the flight;
• 250 USD visa fee.
• A work contract or any proof of the work/assignment to be performed within a period not exceeding three months; or

• Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
• 30 USD visa fee.
• An entry visa or onward ticket to the intended country of destination;

• Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
• 50 USD, 250 USD or 550 USD Visa fee depending on the category and duration.
• Covering letter from the host institution/college where the foreign student will be hosted, the letter must detail the course/field and duration of the programme to be attended

There are two modalities of application for Referral Visa Applicants. The first one, which is recommended, is for applicants to seek permission clearance first, through their host in Tanzania. In this case, the host submits the request letter detailing the reasons and duration of stay of the visitor, to the commissioner General of immigration, or the commissioner of Zanzibar, if the applicant wishes to visit Zanzibar. In this modality, the applicant while applying Online will attach his photo (passport size), Passport/Travel Document (biographic data page) and a permission letter granted. His application will be processed within five working days

The second option is for applicant to apply direct online by attaching the following attachments while making application:

• Applicant Passport size photo;
• Applicant Valid copy of Passport (biographic data page);
• Covering letter from a legally registered Institution/ Company if the visit is official or covering letter from an Individual who knows the applicant if the trip is personal, the letter must detail the purpose of visit and duration of stay of the prospective visitor;
• 50 USD Visa fee

This application will be processed within two months.

Students who wish to visit the United Republic for various academic issues for a period not exceeding three months may be issued a student Visa for a fee of 50 USD. Whereas those who come for the same purpose for a period exceeding 3 months will pay 250 USD. On the other hand, students who wish to pursue research activities will pay 550 USD and will be issued with a Student Visa for a maximum period of 2 years.

An Applicant can make payment of visa fee online through one of the following methods:

• By Visa card or By Master card;
• By Swift transfer (i.e. depositing money directly into bank account at the bank counter).

• • Visit the Immigration Services Website (www.immigration.go.tz)
• • Click “e-services” button;
• • Select and click “e-Visa Application Form”;
• • Upload and attach the applicant’s scanned relevant documents for the Visa;
• • Then, the applicant will receive an e-mail message containing User Identification Number (that may be used to track the application online);
• • After completion of filling an online visa application form, the applicant will have to pay for a for respective visa fee;
• • Upon successful payment, the applicant will submit his application;
• • Lastly, the applicant will receive a message of confirmation of his application being received.

After successfully submitting the application, an applicant may track the progress of his application by using his ID Number, which is given during the application stage. To track the application, applicant will go back to the Visa Application System, then click the Visa Status button.

An applicant may at any time enquire to seek clarification regarding process through the following e-mail: Info@visatanzania.go.tz

Applicants whose visa applications have been approved are at present required to enter the United Republic of Tanzania through the five specified Entry Points, which are:

• • Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA);
• • Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA);
• • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA);
• • Namanga border;
• • Tunduma border.

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