VISA and Passport Requirements

Travelers visiting Tanzania must possess a passport with a minimum validity of six months beyond their intended arrival date. The majority of visitors to Tanzania are obliged to secure a tourist visa, which varies in cost from $20 to $100 for a three-month stay. While it is commonly recommended by most embassies and travel websites to obtain this visa prior to departing from your home country, you can also obtain a single-entry 90-day tourist (or work) visa upon arrival at major entry points in the country, such as Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro international airports, as long as you have sufficient funds to cover the visa fee.

Although most European and American citizens typically require a visa to visit Tanzania, South Africans are among the exceptions who do not need one for stays lasting up to 90 days. As immigration regulations and visa requirements are known to change periodically, it is advisable to consult your embassy or travel agent to ascertain the precise documentation you will need before embarking on your trip.