Tanzania Visa Information
Summary
| Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
Passports
Passport valid for at least six months required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1.
nationals of Cyprus, Ireland and Malta for stays of up to three months and issued with a visitor's pass on arrival, but may still need entry permit clearance.
All other visitors must obtain a visa prior to traveling to Tanzania.
Visa Note
Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy or high commission to check visa requirements.
Types of Visa and Cost
£38 per single-entry (prices are for application at high commission in London). US visas: US$50 (single or double-entry, six months).
Validity
Tourist single-entry: three months from date of issue; Business single-entry: two months.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at high commission or embassy)
Working Days Required
Normally three. Up to 10 for postal applications. 24-hour service is available at an extra charge of £5.
Warning
There is an underlying threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.
Piracy is a significant threat in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean, especially for shipping which does not take appropriate precautions or follow agreed shipping industry best practice guidelines.
You should exercise particular caution if you intend to travel to the area bordering Burundi.
Long distance buses are frequently involved in accidents which can often result in fatalities. If you have concerns over the safety of the vehicle or the ability of the driver, you should use alternative methods of transport.
Armed robberies, while still rare, are increasing, both at remote sites and in urban centers. Several serious incidents involving British nationals and other expatriates have occurred in the Arusha region.
Vaccinations
| Special Precautions | Certificate Required? | |
| Diphtheria | Yes | |
| Hepatitis A | Yes | |
| Malaria | Yes | |
| Rabies | Sometimes | |
| Tetanus | Yes | |
| Typhoid | Yes | |
| Yellow Fever | Yes |
Health Care
Private health insurance is recommended. There are numerous hospitals, and some Christian missions which provide medical treatment; however, facilities are rudimentary outside of Dar es Salaam and medicines are often unavailable. All treatment must be paid for.
Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers over one year of age.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Tanzania
United Kingdom ,Nigeria ,Angola ,Australia ,Bangladesh ,Denmark ,Italy ,Netherlands ,South Korea ,Oman ,Philippines ,Thailand ,Turkey ,United Arab Emirates ,Germany ,Ethiopia ,China ,Belgium ,Egypt ,Switzerland ,Zimbabwe ,Uganda ,Rwanda ,Congo Democratic Republic ,Zambia ,Mozambique ,Russia ,India ,Canada ,France ,Saudi Arabia ,Sweden ,Japan ,United States ,Kenya ,South Africa ,