Tanzania Tourists Visa

Safari Visa

Tanzania Tourist Visa All About

A Tanzania Tourist Visa is not required for some countries, as notified by the Immigration Department of the United Republic of Tanzania. They can freely enter Tanzania for a maximum stay of 90 days. Those countries not included in this list need to apply for a Tanzania Visa. A new system of online visa applications has been introduced since 4th November 2019, for smoother processing of Tanzania visas and simplifying Tanzania Safari Tours.

Tanzania Entry Requirements

The Tanzania Tourist Visa is an important necessity for every traveller. For Tanzania Safety it is imperative to protect your vital documents, as it may cause unnecessary trouble later on. The various Tanzania entry requirements for your Tanzania Safari Tours are:

    • A valid Visa (where applicable) from any Tanzania Mission abroad or on arrival at any designated entry points
    • A passport or Travel Document which is valid for not less than six months;
    • A Residence Permit or a Pass, or his name is endorsed upon the same;


Types Of Tanzania Visa

    • Single-entry visa – a single-entry visa allows a visitor to enter the country and to spend 3 months in the country. It is used by those who come for a vacation, health treatment, etc.
    • Multi-entry visa – These types of visas are mostly used by those who come for official visits. The Maximum validity of the Tanzania Visa is 12 months, and one can stay for a maximum of 3 months after that; he/she needs to leave, but can come back again.
    • Gratis Visa – these Tanzania Visas can be a multiple or single entry visa for those who are working with the diplomatic service. It is especially given to them and their dependents when entering the country for any official purpose.
    • Transit Visa – this is issued to foreign citizens to transit to other destinations. The visa can’t exceed your stay for more than 7 days.
    • Business Visa – the Tanzania Visa may be issued to those who are coming to the country for any business purpose. The stay cannot exceed more than 90 days with a business visa.
Applying for a Tanzania Visa Online

To make the Tanzania Visa Application process uncomplicated, the Immigration Department of the United Republic of Tanzania has introduced Tanzania Visa Online, which can be obtained with the following procedure:

    • Visit the Immigration Services Website
    • Click the e-services button
    • Select and click an e-Visa Application Form
    • Fill in all required details in the form
    • Upload and attach relevant documents for the visa application
    • As the application progresses, the applicant will receive an email message containing a User Identification Number, which is used to track the application online
    • After the form has been duly filled in, the applicant will be required to make a payment
    • Upon successful payment, the applicant will submit their application
    • Once an e-visa has been granted, the applicant will be able to download and print their visa grant notice to be presented at the point of entry.
Tanzania Visa Requirements

The most common Tanzania Safari Faq’s that we have come across about the various Tanzania Visa Requirements for a single entry Visa.

    • A copy of your airline ticket (departure from Tanzania)
    • A passport-quality photo
    • A copy of your personal passport details. Be aware that your passport must have at least 6 months of validity after the estimated arrival date.

Best Season Guide To Travel in Tanzania

The cold and dry and the warm and dry periods are considered Best Time For Safari In Tanzania. Snow Africa Adventures considers the comfort of its clients first, and their safety in Tanzania is its utmost priority.

June to September

This is undoubtedly the Best Time of Year to Travel to Tanzania. As theweather is quite mellow, rain is less, with a high chance of spotting wildlife. The wildebeest migration starts, by June.

January-February

In winter this is the Best Time to Travel To Tanzania as the weather is dry and there is some respite from rain. We recommend you to avoid Gombe, Selous, Mahale, Selous, and Katavi during this period.