Visa for Tanzania
When you need to get your Tanzanian travel visa processed quickly, World Visa Travel is here to help. All of the Tanzanian visa requirements and application forms, plus convenient online ordering.
1. Visa Application Process
– You can apply for a Tanzania e-Visa through World Visa Travel if you are a citizen of the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, or most other countries.
2. Tourist e-Visa Validity
– A Tanzanian tourist e-Visa for US citizens is valid for one year from the date of your first entry into the country, as mentioned on your order form.
– It allows multiple entries into Tanzania, with each stay not exceeding 90 days.
3. Business e-Visa Validity
– A Tanzanian business e-Visa for US citizens can be valid for single or multiple entries, depending on your order form.
– The validity period starts from the date of your first entry into Tanzania.
– Each stay should not exceed 90 days per visit.
4. Processing Time
– The processing time for a Tanzania e-Visa is typically 5-10 business days.
5. Eligible Travel Purposes
– The Tanzania e-Visa is issued for the following travel purposes: tourism, business, holiday, family visit, conference, diplomatic, official, NGO, missionary, religious, IMF, and World Bank.
What is a Tanzania e-Visa?
A Tanzania e-Visa is an electronic visa that allows entry into Tanzania, including both the mainland and Zanzibar. It has replaced the traditional stamped visa process.
Who Needs a Tanzania e-Visa?
As of November 18, 2019, U.S. citizens require an e-Visa for travel to Tanzania for any purpose, including tourism, business, family visits, holidays, study, diplomatic missions, official travel, conferences, NGO work, missionary/religious travel.
Approved Entry Points
The e-Visa allows entry through most major air, land, and sea ports in Tanzania, including:
Airports
– Kilimanjaro International Airport
– Julius Nyerere International Airport
– Mwanza International Airport
Land Borders
– Namanga
– Tunduma
Seaports
– Most major seaports
Obtaining the Visa
Travelers must apply for the Tanzania e-Visa online before traveling. The actual visa stamp will be received upon arrival at immigration in Tanzania.
Business Visa Requirements
Single Entry
For a single entry business visa, additional documents are required:
– For company/institution/NGO meetings: Host’s passport/ID or resident permit
– For humanitarian/charity activities: Inviting NGO’s registration certificate
– For volunteer activities: Inviting organization’s registration certificate
Multiple Entry
For a multiple entry business visa, documents from the inviting company are needed:
– Letter of invitation on company letterhead
– Certificate of Incorporation
– Business License
– Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)
– Consultancy Contract
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements
To apply for a Tanzania e-Visa, you need to meet the following requirements:
Documents Required
– A copy of your passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Tanzania
– Your passport must have at least one blank visa page
– A copy of your return or onward airline ticket
– One recent passport-style photograph taken within the last 6 months (file size should be 300MB or less)
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Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
1232 22nd Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20037
United States of America
Telephone: 202-884-1080, 202-939-6125, 202-939-6127
Fax: 202-797-7408
Web: www.tanzaniaembassy-us.org