Tanzania Tourist Visa All About
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 are come for official visits. The Maximum validity of the Tanzania Visa is 12 months and one can maximum stay for 3 months after that he/she needs to leave however can back again.
- Gratis Visa – these Tanzania Visas can be a multiple or single entry visa for those who are working with 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 the foreign citizens with the purpose of transiting to other destinations. The visa can’t exceed your stay for more than 7 days.
- Business Visa – the Tanzania Visa may get issued to those who are coming to the country for any business purpose. The stay can’t exceed more than 90 days with a business visa.


Applying For Tanzania Visa Online
To make the Tanzania Visa Application process uncomplicated the Immigration Department of United Republic of Tanzania has introduced Tanzania Visa Online which can be obtained with the following procedure:
- Visit the Immigration Services Website
- Click e-services button
- Select and click an e-Visa Application Form
- Fill all required details in the form
- Upload and attach relevant documents for the visa application
- As the application progresses the applicant will receive an e-mail 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 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 the 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 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 Tanzania Safety 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.

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