Every adventurer's bucket list includes a trip to Tanzania.
If you're one of them, we're here to tell you everything you need to know about Tanzania visas so you can concentrate on arranging your vacation.
Do I need a Tanzania Immigrant visa?
If you wish to enter Tanzania for health, business, education or touristic purposes, then yes you would need a Tanzania Immigration visa.
But remember, the Tanzania government has every right to reject your visa if they find your application unsuitable according to their immigration laws.
What are the Tanzania Immigration Laws you need to abide by?
- You need to apply for a visa with a valid passport
- Make sure to include your confirmed air tickets with your application; this will provide confirmation to the authorities that you will be departing the country after a specific period of time.
- You will be asked to submit your proof of stay.
- If you are going to Tanzania for work or business purposes, you will be needed to apply for a Tanzania Business visa.
- You are not allowed to work on your Tourist visa.
- You can apply for a visa extension but you are not allowed to stay consecutively for more than 3 months in a row.
Remember if you fail to abide by any of these, your application would be easily rejected by the government.
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Tanzania Immigrant visa requirements
- Visa Application
- Valid passport
- Coloured passport photographs clicked with white background
- Bank statement
- Confirmed air tickets
- Proof of stay
- Vaccination certificate (For selected citizens)
- A valid credit or debit card
Personal details
- Full name
- Address
- Nationality
- Date of Birth
How to Apply for a Tanzania Immigrant visa?
To get a visa for the United Republic of Tanzania you need to get a Tanzania visa application and fill it with the required information. The visa asks for supporting documents that act as proof of your information. Once you provide your documents, the next thing you will be asked to do is pay for a visa using your debit or credit card.
After payment confirmation, your visa will be processed by the authorities.
You will receive your visa through your email if 'Approved'. You can also track your visa status online.
After you receive your visa, print it out for getting it stamped in the entry ports of Tanzania.
Remember to:
- Use active valid cards for payment
- Book your flight tickets and hotel reservation earlier
- Provide the correct email address.
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What is Visa Extension?
If you wish to stay longer than you previously intended, then you can apply for a visa extension.
If you extended, your visa validity will be of 12 months however you need to depart the country after consecutively staying for 3 months.
Tips for Tanzania Travellers
- Make sure to hire a reputable driver for your road trips.
- Do not enter a taxi that already carries passengers for safety measures
- Do not take a road trip at night and if you do so make sure you are very vigilant
- Carry a mineral water bottle with you
- Carry mosquito repellant cream
- Carry your visa with you all the time
- Do not eat peeled fruits
