This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to apply for the Tanzania e-Visa.
Please note that entry requirements are always subject to change. For the most current and accurate information, we recommend checking the U.S. Department of State's website, the Government of Canada's website or getting in touch with the respective country's consulate or embassy.
What you need
To enter Tanzania, all U.S. and Canadian passport holders must obtain a visa. This guide will walk you through applying for an e-Visa online. You will need your hotel information (learn how to find your hotel details) to apply.
When to apply
You can begin applying for your e-Visa once your hotel details have been released, around 30 days prior to departure. Processing typically takes around 5-7 business days, so we recommend applying no later than 2 weeks prior to departure to allow time for processing.
How to apply
While our team is dedicated to keeping visa information up to date, please be aware that consulate applications are subject to change. As a result, your application may differ slightly from this guide. In such cases, use this guide as a reference, but follow your application’s instructions.
Walkthrough:
Visit https://visa.immigration.go.tz/ and under "New Application" select "APPLY FOR A NEW VISA." On this page, you can also start a new application, resume an application or check the status of an application you have already submitted.
To apply for a new visa, enter your email address, passport number, passport issue country, and create a security question and answer (for resuming your application at another time if needed). Click “I’m not a robot” and select "Start New Application."
You will be sent an Application ID to the email address you provided should you need to resume your application at another time.
Enter your phone number, including country code (+1 for U.S. and Canada), and email address. You will need to provide the present and permanent address of your home residence (can be the same or a different address), your employment status, employer, and occupation. Then, select "Save and continue."
Enter passport information exactly how it appears on your passport. Most travelers will select “Ordinary” as their passport type. Then, select "Save and continue."
Tanzania Embassy and Visit Details
For U.S. passport holders, the nearby embassy is Washington, D.C. and for Canadian passport holders, the nearby embassy is Ottawa. Under "Visit Details," U.S. passport holders must apply for a Multiple Entry Visa and the purpose will be "Leisure and Holiday." Canadian passport holders should select Ordinary Visa.
U.S. passport holders traveling to Tanzania for tourism must apply for a multiple entry visa, even if only entering once. This is due to bilateral agreements between Tanzania and America. Americans cannot apply for a single-entry visa.
Travel Plans
If traveling to Zanzibar from Kenya, your destination will be Zanzibar and the port type will be "Airport." The port of entry and departure will be Abeid Amani Karume International Airport.
If traveling to the Tanzania Mainland from Kenya, your destination will be Tanzania Mainland and the port type will be "Roads." The port of entry and departure will be Namanga.
If your tour is only visiting Tanzania, your port type will be "Airport." The port of entry will be Kilimanjaro Airport and the port of departure will be Kilimanjaro Airport (or Dar Es Salaam if returning from Zanzibar).
Under "Local Host," select "Company/Organization" and enter the details found below. The physical address of your first hotel in Tanzania can be found your online account (U.S. travelers/Canadian travelers) and mobile app. Learn how to find your hotel details.
- Host: Company/Organization
- Full name: Sense of Africa
- Email: info@senseofafrica.co.tz
- Relationship: Customer
- Mobile No: +255686779061
- Company name/Organzation registration No: Sense of Africa
- Physical Address: Nelson Mandela Road, Mushono Plot 941 Arusha
Upload a passport-sized photo (must be different from the photo on your passport) and a copy of your passport page as a JPEG or PNG with a maximum file size of 300KB. You may need to use the internet to learn how to change a photo's file size and type. Under "Return Ticket," upload a PDF copy of your entire flight itinerary. If you purchased Go Ahead flights, you can download your itinerary from your online account (U.S. travelers/Canadian travelers) and mobile app. Learn how to view your fights. Then, select "Save and continue."
Confirm that all the information you added is correct. You will not be able to make modifications after your application has been submitted. Scroll through all the information and select that you have read and understand the information provided. Then, select "Save and continue."
You can now pay for your e-Visa by bank account, debit card or credit card (Visa or Mastercard).
You have completed your application and will receive an email in 5 to 7 business days when your visa has been approved. The email will include a copy of your e-Visa to print out and bring with you on tour.