Prepare for your arrival visa
Check the accepted arrival points, documents and payment arrangements before departure.
Choose online or arrival issuance
Apply online before travel, or obtain a visa at an eligible official entry point.
Use an eligible entry point
Use Tanzania tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Check the permission you receive
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Single entry
- USD 50
Details that can change your plans
Allow time for the online decision
The ordinary online process is stated as ten days. Wait for approval before travel; referral cases follow a longer process.
Official guidanceArrange the required inbound policy for your first point of entry
From 1 October 2026, most foreign visitors need inbound cover. Choose one policy based on your first point of entry: NIC for Mainland Tanzania or ZIC for Zanzibar. One policy is sufficient for a trip covering both areas, and cover lasts up to 92 days. NIC lists the TZS equivalent of USD 44 per person; ZIC currently lists category rates, including USD 44 per adult and USD 22 for children and some regional travelers. Check eligibility and current rates with the selected provider. Arrange cover before travel and keep the certificate accessible. This limited policy does not replace comprehensive travel insurance.
Official guidancePractical tips for Tanzania
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Select your first Tanzanian destination
One visa covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. Select the place you will visit first when applying.
Tanzania at a glance
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- TZS
- Calling code
- +255
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from India need a visa for Tanzania?
For tourism in Tanzania, travelers using an ordinary passport from India should prepare for a visa on arrival. Apply online before travel, or obtain a visa at an eligible official entry point. The published short-visit limit is 3 months per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Tanzania?
The short-visit limit is 3 months per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much is the government fee?
USD 50 for one entry. Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Tanzania tourist visa
Apply online before travel, or obtain a visa at an eligible official entry point.
Track your Tanzania visa
Use your application identification number to track progress or retrieve the grant notice.
Buy mainland Tanzania inbound insurance
NIC is the designated provider for visitors whose first point of entry is Mainland Tanzania. Check current eligibility and price before buying.
Check Zanzibar inbound insurance and rates
ZIC is the designated provider for visitors whose first point of entry is Zanzibar. Its page links to the official purchase service and lists current category rates.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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