Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Check the passport and supporting documents listed below. Keep copies accessible during your journey.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
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.
Details that can change your plans
Arrange 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 guidanceTanzania at a glance
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- TZS
- Calling code
- +255
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Seychelles need a visa for Tanzania?
Travelers visiting Tanzania for tourism with an ordinary passport from Seychelles do not need a visa for up to 3 months per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
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.
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.
Check Tanzania’s visa guidance
Visa categories, exemption information and the official application service.
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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