How to apply for Tanzania E-visa
• Visit the Immigration Services Website: immigration.go.tz
• Click “e-services” button.
• Select and click “e-Visa Application Form”.
• Upload and attach the applicant’s scanned relevant documents for the Visa.
• Then, the applicant will receive an e-mail message containing User Identification Number (that may be used to track the application online).
• After completion of filling an online visa application form, the applicant will have to pay for a for respective visa fee
• Upon successful payment, the applicant will submit his application.
• Lastly, the applicant will receive a message of confirmation of his application being received.
REQUIREMENTS FOR TANZANIA VISA
ORDINARY (SINGLE ENTRY) VISAAn application of Ordinary Visa should be accompanied with the following;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page)
- Return ticket of the flight;
- Dully filled in declaration form
- 50 USD visa fee.
ORDINARY (SINGLE ENTRY) VISA
- A recent passport size photo of the applicant.
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- A covering letter from the company;
- A copy of registration certificate/certificate of compliance of the company;
- BRELA SEARCH Document (Proof of being a Director from BRELA)
- 100 USD Visa fee;
MULTIPLE VISA (CONSULTANCY WITH GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES/BILATERAL AGREEMENTS)
- A recent passport size photo of the applicant;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- A covering letter from respective government Ministry or Institution; OR
- A covering letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation describing the bilateral agreement;
- 100 USD Visa fee;
MULTIPLE VISA (FAMILY VISIT)
- A recent passport size photo of the applicant;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- An invitation letter from the spouse or child to whom the visit is made;
- Attached marriage certificate (If applicant visits a spouse); or birth certificate If applicant visits his child/children;
- Valid passport or national ID of the spouse or child If applicable or valid Residence Permit If the wife or child is resident
- 100 USD Visa fee;
MULTIPLE VISA (USA NATIONALS VISITING FOR HOLIDAY/TOURISM)
- A recent passport size photo of the applicant;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- 100 USD Visa fee;
MULTIPLE VISA (OTHER)
- Any Multiple visa applied online which will not fall in the categories indicated above, MUST be supported by the following attachments:
- A recent passport size photo of the applicant;
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- A permission letter from the Commissioner General of Immigration or commissioner of Immigration, Zanzibar;
- Return Ticket of the flight;
- 100 USD Visa fee;
BUSINESS VISA
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- Return ticket of the flight;
- 250 USD visa fee.
- A work contract or any proof of the work/assignment to be performed within a period not exceeding three months;
TRANSIT VISA
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- 30 USD visa fee.
- An entry visa or onward ticket to the intended country of destination;
STUDENT VISA
- Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
- 50 USD, 250 USD or 550 USD Visa fee depending on the category and duration.
- Covering letter from the host institution/college where the foreign student will be hosted, the letter must detail the course/field and duration of the programme to be attended
VISA PAYMENT METHOD
An Applicant can make payment of visa fee online through one of the following methods:
- By Visa card or By Master card;
- By Swift transfer (i.e. depositing money directly into bank account at the bank counter).
- After making fee payment, an Applicant will receive a notification that his payment has been received. He/she will wait for Approval of Visa before starting the journey
HOW TO TRACK VISA APPLICATION PROCESS
After successfully submitting the application, an applicant may track the progress of his application by using his ID Number, which is given during the application stage. To track the application, applicant will go back to the Visa Application System, then click the Visa Status button.
ENQUIRY WHILE MAKING VISA APPLICATION
An applicant may at any time enquire to seek clarification regarding process through the following E-mail Info@visatanzania.go.tz
ENTRY PORTS:
Applicants whose visa applications have been approved are at present required to enter the United Republic of Tanzania through the five specified Entry Points, which are:
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA)
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA)
- Namanga border
- Tunduma border
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
- Applicants of Visa are strongly advised to read carefully the Visa Guidelines before making an application;
- Visa applicants are advised to make their applications through the Official Tanzania Immigration website www.immigration.go.tz ONLY and Not through any other links;
- Any applicant of Visa is assumed to have read, understood and agreed to the Terms and Conditions available on the Visa Portal and stipulated in the Disclaimer;
- Applicants must ensure that their passports have a validity of at least six months and at least one unused visa page before submitting their application;
- Applicant is expected to apply for a right category of visa. If the applicant is not sure about the type of visa he/she requires, he/she is advised to seek guidance through the E-mail: info@immigration.go.tz
- Visitors who wish to come for holiday or Tourism are advised to apply for Ordinary Visa. However, holders of American passports who come for holiday or tourism will have to apply for Multiple Entry Visa;
- Applicants who are Not Americans, and wish to apply for Multiple Visa are >strongly advised to read carefully and observe the requirements for Multiple Visa,
- Any Visa wrongly applied or which lacks sufficient attachment(s) may be rejected;
- No refund will be made in respect of any rejected visa application;
- The Visa applications will be processed within ten days, therefore applicants are strongly advised to observe the stipulated time frame while making their applications;
- After making payments, applicants are required to wait for approval of their Visa before they start their journey, even If the stipulated time frame expires;
- Approval notifications will be sent to applicants’ e-mails If for any reason, the applicant does not receive Visa notification within the specified time, he is advised to access the Visa Grant Notification by checking the Status of their Visa Online;
- The Tanzania Immigration Services Department may give or withhold reasons for rejection of Visa to the applicant;
- Applicants whose nationals fall under Referral Visa category are not advised to book flight tickets or make payments for any reservations in Tanzania before they get approval for their Visa. Also, such applicants are advised to apply at least two months before their date of travel;
- The list of countries which fall under Referred Visa may change at any time; therefore, applicants are advised to review this list on our website from time to time.
- Visa regulations and conditions may be subject to change at any time without prior notification to the applicants.
NOTE:
It should be noted that the possession of Visa is not a final authority to enter the United Republic of Tanzania. The Immigration Officer at the Entry point may refuse a holder of visa to enter, if he is satisfied that the holder is unable to fulfil Immigration entry requirements or if the presence of such person or visitors in the United Republic of Tanzania would be contrary to the National Interests.
Also, Visitors MUST show their Return Ticket upon arrival.
CONTACT:
For more information contact the following:
The Commissioner General of Immigration Services, P. O. Box 1181, 4 Mwangosi Road, Dodoma.
Tel:
+255 2850575 , +255 2850576 , +255 2850569
Email:
visatanzania@immigration.go.tz
Website:
Commissioner of Immigration, Services (Zanzibar), P. O. Box 1354,Zanzíbar.
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