Rules of concern to citizens


Any foreigner seeking to enter the United Republic of Tanzania is subject to the following entry requirements:

  1. A passport or Travel Document which is valid for not less than six months;
  2. Obtaining a yellow fever vaccination certificate;
  3. A Visa upon arrival at any of the Entry points specified in the visa issuance centers.

Entry authorization:

Upon complying with the entry requirements, a visitor is issued with a Visitor's Pass with validity not exceeding three months (and not exceeding six months for citizens of EAC Member States).  

Types of Visa

Visa Fees in US Dollar

Multiple Entry Visa

100

Single Entry Visa

50

Business Visa

250

Transit Visa

30


For more information please visit Tanzania Immigration Department website: http://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/en/

:Do and Don’ts

  1. To comply fully with Tanzanian laws on hunting and wildlife regulations and national parks and game reserves. For more details please visit: http://www.tanziaparks.go.tz/
  2. Traffic in the United Republic of Tanzania drives to the left, and those wishing to spend a short time and drive in the United Republic of Tanzania must obtain an international driving license before arrival.


TRAVEL ADVISORY CONCERNING COVID-19 PANDEMIC FOR THE ARRIVALS TO TANZANIA

  1. Physical distancing, hand hygiene and wearing face-masks should be considered.

  2. All travelers must fill in online travelers Surveillance Form available at: afyamsafir.moh.go.tz within 24 hours before arrival to Tanzania.

  3. All travelers, whether foreigners or returning residents, will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test certificate, tested within 72 hours prior to arrival in Tanzania.

  4. All travelers, whether foreigners or returning residents arriving or departing, will be subject to a COVID-19 screening, including a rapid test for those coming from countries with a high number of COVID-19 cases, the cost of the Rapid test is 25 USD per traveler.

  5. All travelers, whether foreigners or retuning residents arriving from countries with the new COVID 19 variants, based on WHO daily updates will be quarantined for a mandatory (14) days, if their test prove to be positive and at their own expense, after undergoing a rapid test at the point of Entry, or those who have traveled through those countries in the last 14 days regardless of the path taken.

  6.  Travelers subject to mandatory quarantine shall choose a place from a government-designated list. Retuning residents will be allowed to isolate themselves in their homes.

  7. Upon arrival at any point of Entry (airport, ground crossing or ports), all travelers will be provided with health information cards with a toll-free number and advised to self-monitor for symptoms and signs. They will be tested and treated at designated health facilities by the Government at their own cost.

  8. Travelers on transit in other countries more than 72 hours will be required to be re-tested by rapid test upon arrival in Tanzania.

  9. Crew members shall be required to present a valid negative COVID 19 test certification as a condition of entry or departure. in addition, they will be screened for symptoms and signs in line with country’s protocol.

  10. While in the country, all international travelers should adhere to infection prevention and control measures such as hand hygiene, wearing of masks and physical distancing as deemed appropriate.

  11. All travelers, whether they are foreigners coming from India or have traveled through India in the last 14 days regardless of the route they took, will be subject to a rapid test at the point of Entry as well as restriction and contact during the 14 days in mandatory quarantine at their own expense. Travelers are subjected to a mandatory quarantine and shall choose their location according to the list (available at airports or at: www.moh.go.tz/en/) designated by the government.