Requirements For a Visa in Tanzania
For foreign nationals who desire to obtain a Tanzania visa they MUST meet the following requirements as explained by the Tanzania immigration department.
Ordinary (Single Entry) Visa Requirements
The following are the Tanzania visa requirements for the ordinary (single entry) otherwise known as the tourist visa in Tanzania:
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport;
- Visa application form dully filled in;
- Respective visa Fee;
- Dully filled in declaration form;
- Provide flight itinerary, ticket, or tour operator package receipt
- Return ticket of the flight;
- People traveling for specific reasons other than tourism must submit a letter from their organization or office. These include but are not limited to volunteers, people attending meetings & conferences, studies, diplomatic, official and any other business not mentioned here.
- Visa applications for minors under 18 years traveling alone or with only one parent/legal guardians should be accompanied by a notarized letter, jointly signed by parents or legal guardians approving the minor to travel, A copy of their ID
Multiple Visa Requirements (Director)
The Tanzania visa requirements for multiple entry for company directors who wish to visit Tanzania visa are as follows:
- A recent passport-size photo of the applicant;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- A covering letter from the company;
- A copy of the registration certificate/certificate of compliance of the company;
- BRELA SEARCH Document ( Proof of being a Director from BRELA)
- 100 USD Visa fee;
Multiple Visa Requirements (Consultancy With Government Ministries/ Bilateral Agreements)
A Multiple Visa for different consultants with government authorities and ministries and other bilateral agreements:
- A recent passport-size photo of the applicant;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- A cover letter from the respective government Ministry or Institution; OR
- A covering letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation describing the bilateral agreement;
- 100 USD Visa fee;
Multiple Visa Requirements (Family Visit)
A Multiple Visa for a family visiting Tanzania needs to meet the following requirements:
- A recent passport-size photo of the applicant;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- An invitation letter from the spouse or child to whom the visit is made;
- Attached marriage certificate (If applicant visits a spouse); or birth certificate If applicant visits his child/children;
- Valid passport or national ID of the spouse or child If applicable or valid Residence Permit If the wife or child is resident
- 100 USD Visa fee;
Multiple Visa Requirements (USA Nationals Visit For Holiday/Tourism)
A Multiple Visa for a family visiting Tanzania needs to meet the following requirements:
- A recent passport-size photo of the applicant;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- 100 USD Visa fee;
Multiple Visa Requirements (OTHER)
Any Multiple visa applied online which will not fall in the categories indicated above, MUST be supported by the following attachments:
- A recent passport-size photo of the applicant;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- A permission letter from the Commissioner General of Immigration or Commissioner of Immigration, Zanzibar;
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- 100 USD Visa fee;
Business Visa Requirements
For a business visa you need to complete the following requirements:
- 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
Transit Visa Requirements
For a transit visa you need to complete the following requirements:
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- 30 USD visa fee
- An entry visa and/or onward ticket to the intended country of destination;
Student Visa Requirements
For a student visa you need to complete the following requirements:
- 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 program to be attended
- An open return ticket