Applying for a Tanzanian E-Visa Online: Step-by-Step Guide

Planning your dream safari to the Serengeti or a tropical holiday in Zanzibar? Securing your entry visa is simple if you follow official guidelines. The government of the United Republic of Tanzania has streamlined the process through the official electronic visa portal.

Where Can You Get a Tanzania Visa?

According to official Tanzanian Immigration Department regulations, you can obtain a visa through three official channels:

• 1. Online E-Visa (Highly Recommended): Apply in advance via the official portal at https://visa.immigration.go.tz/. It takes 10 to 14 days and avoids queue times at arrival points.
• 2. Visa on Arrival: Available at major entry ports: Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in Arusha, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA) in Zanzibar, and Namanga and Tunduma land borders.
• 3. Tanzanian Diplomatic Missions: You can apply directly at the nearest Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission in your home country before traveling.

Step-by-Step E-Visa Application

To apply online, you will need a digital passport photo, a scan of your passport bio-data page (valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages), and a copy of your return flight ticket. A standard single-entry Tourist Visa costs $50 USD. For US citizens, a Multiple-Entry Visa is mandatory and costs $100 USD.

Important: Educate Yourself to Avoid Corruption

Smashing Africa Tours promotes ethical, transparent travel. To avoid scams and corruption at entry borders and airports:

• Never pay cash to individuals: All official payments at airport arrival counters must be made strictly at designated bank-certified counters (where card readers or bank receipt generators are located). Do not pay cash to any terminal staff claiming to "speed up" the process.
• Insist on a Government Receipt: Every official visa payment generates an automated electronic receipt. Never leave a counter without receiving your official receipt.
• Avoid middle-men: Only use the official government URL. Avoid any third-party websites claiming to act as agents for Tanzanian visas.