Tanzania Visa Requirements 2026
Visa requirements for Tanzania: evisa (apply online) for up to 90 days, $50 (Single) / $100 (Multi-entry, US). Updated 30 May 2026. Plus passport rules, customs, and prohibited items.
Tanzania visa at a glance
- Policy
- eVisa (apply online)
- Length of stay
- 90 days
- Cost
- $50 (Single) / $100 (Multi-entry, US)
- Passport
- Valid 6+ months.
- Official source
- eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa
eVisa $50 for most Western; US citizens: $100 multi-entry. Also VOA $50 at airports + major borders.
Visa on arrival or e-visa ($50, 90 days).
Customs allowances
200 cigarettes, 1L alcohol.
Prohibited items
Plastic bags BANNED on mainland. Same-sex activity illegal (up to life imprisonment). Drug laws strict.
Frequently asked questions about Tanzania visas
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
eVisa (apply online) applies for Tanzania: eVisa $50 for most Western; US citizens: $100 multi-entry. Also VOA $50 at airports + major borders.
How much does a Tanzania visa cost?
The Tanzania visa costs $50 (Single) / $100 (Multi-entry, US). This is the published fee on the official application channel (eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/). Third-party visa agents charge extra; apply directly via the official site to avoid markup.
How long can I stay in Tanzania?
The standard evisa (apply online) allows 90 days per entry. Most policies are extendable in-country at an immigration office for an additional fee — check the official source for current extension rules. Visa runs (leaving and re-entering to reset the clock) are increasingly scrutinised; do not rely on them.
What passport validity does Tanzania require?
Valid 6+ months.
Where do I apply for a Tanzania visa?
Apply directly at the official government source: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/. Many third-party sites charge inflated fees for the same form. Always check the URL ends in a government domain (.gov, .gov.<country>, or the country's official immigration domain) before paying.