guide on tanzania visa types online

Before you grab an Application form to apply for Tanzania Visa, it is necessary to know about the different Tanzania Visa types. Here is a list of all the visa types given by Tourist Visa Online you need to know before applying for an online Tanzania Visa: 

SINGLE ENTRY VISA

This type of Visa is issued to the nationals of foreign countries for the purpose of Tourism, Visit, Vacation, Charity work, or attending Conferences. The Validity of this type of Visa is 90 days and it should not be exceeded.

MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA

If your purpose of the visit call for frequent visits to Tanzania, then this is the type of visa that you should apply for. The purpose of your frequent visits can be as follows:

•  Married to a Tanzanians/Residents of Tanzania
•  People engaged in Bilateral Meetings
• Representatives of International NGO
•  Directors of Companies who are not residents of Tanzania

This type of Visa is also issued to Americans (for Tourism purposes) because they are not entitled to get a Single Entry Visa. The validity of this type of Visa is 12 months but can't stay in Tanzania for consecutively 12 months, you need to leave the country every three months.

GRATIS VISA

This type of visa can be issued for a single entry or multiple entries and is for the diplomats and Government officials who are on official duty in Tanzania. Students who are granted scholarships for Exchange programs can also avail of Gratis Visa.

TRANSIT VISA

Applicants who are transiting through the United Republic of Tanzania to another country for a period not exceeding seven days should apply for a Tanzanian Transit Visa. They are also required to provide proof of Visa of the destination they will be flying to through Tanzania.

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STUDENT VISA

Foreign nationals who are visiting Tanzania is for academic purposes such as Internships, Volunteering, through Foreign Exchange Program, or getting admission in any legally registered institutions are required to apply for this type of Visa through the Tanzania visa application form. The validity of a Student Visa is for two years. 

REFERRAL VISA

The nationals of some countries require special permission from the Commissioner-General of Immigration or the Commissioner of Immigration (Zanzibar) prior to issuance of the Visa. Applicants whose countries fall under this category are not recommended to book flights or make any reservations before they get the approval of their visa. Also, they are required to apply two months prior to their date of travel.

Countries that fall under the Referral Visa category:

TANZANIA VISA GUIDELINES

• Applicants should make sure that their passports have a validity of six months before applying for Visa.
• Applicants are required to apply for the right category of Visa. Check out the types of Visa before applying for your Visa.
• The application form that does not have correct documents and lacks sufficient attachments can be rejected.
• Visa will be provided in 7-10 days therefore applicants should plan to apply for a visa accordingly.
• After the payment, applicants are required to wait for the approval of the visa which will be sent to them through the registered email. 
• The list of Referral Visa Countries may change from time to time so applicants are required to check that before applying.

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TANZANIA E-VISA PROCESSING TIME AND FEES

FAQs:

Q. What are the documents required for applying for Tanzania Business Visa?

Applicants should have a copy of a Valid Passport, Return ticket of the flight, and proof of work in Tanzania which should not exceed the period of 3 months. 

Q. Can Multiple Entry Tourist Visa be used as a Business Visa?

No, a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa is not meant for people who travel for the purpose of Business. They need to apply for Business Visa.

Q. Is there any chance that I can’t visit Tanzania even after getting a visa?

No. The Tanzania Immigration Services Department may give or withhold reasons for rejection of Visa to the applicant.

Different Tanzania visa types can now be applied through Tourist Visa Online easily without any issues. 

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