TRAVEL VISASREQUIREMENTSFEES
Ordinary/Tourist Visa
  • One digital passport size photo taken in the last 6 months
  • Copy of the applicant's valid passport (biometric data page)
  • Return ticket of the flight
  • Dully filled online application

50USD (single entry) valid for 90 days

100USD (USA nationals) valid for one year

Business Visa

Volunteers

  • One digital passport size photo taken in the last 6 months
  • Copy of the applicant's valid passport (biometric data page)
  • Return ticket of the flight
  • Dully filled online application
  • A work contract or any proof of the work/assignment
250 USD (single entry) valid for 90 days
Student Visa
  • One digital passport size photo taken in the last 6 months
  • Copy of the applicant's valid passport (biometric data page)
  • An open return ticket of the flight
  • Dully filled online application
  • Cover letter from the host. institution/college were the foreign student will be hosted , the letter must detail the course and duration of the programme to be attended

50 USD  (single entry) valid for three months

250 USD  (multiple entries) valid for one year

550 USD (PhD student) valid for one year

Transit Visa
  • One digital passport size photo taken in the last 6 months
  • Copy of the applicant's valid passport (biometric data page)
  • Dully filled online application
  • An entry visa  and/ or onward ticket to the intended  country of destination
30 USD 
Referred Visa
  • One digital passport size photo taken in the last 6 months
  • Copy of the applicant's valid passport (biometric data page)
  • Dully filled online application
  • Providing proof of having host in Tanzania
  • The host should provide detailed information including…
50 USD (single entry)
Gratis Visa
  • One digital passport size photo taken in the last 6 months
  • Copy of the applicant's valid passport (biometric data page)
  • Dully filled online application
  • Official letter from the government institution, organisation , or agency
Gratis

PLEASE NOTE:

  1. Cash is NOT accepted
  2. All checks and money orders should be made Payable to the High Commission of Tanzania, in Ottawa, Canada
  3. An additional bank-processing fee of 16.00 USD applies to foreign cheques. Stamps cannot be accepted as payment.
  4. Next day service is an extra $50 and same day service is available for $100
  5. ALL APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO OBSERVE AND COMPLY WITH ALL VISA REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BELOW BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
  6. ALL INCOMPLETE VISA APPLICATIONS SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER TO BE COMPLETED FIRST.
  7. Visa Fee is NON REFUNDABLE

Hours of Prepation and Processing time

  1. Visa Application drop off: Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 1.00pm.
  2. Visa pickups: Monday to Thursday from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm and Friday from 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm
  3. Visa processing takes a minimum of five (5) working days for regular process.
  4. The duration to remain in the country is determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.
  5. All visas are valid from the date of issuance. In the event a visa expires before it is utilized, the applicant will have to re-apply for a new one.
  6. Walk-in is available, no appointment necessary.
  7. It is emphasized that nationals and persons of the above mentioned countries and/or categories above may not be allowed entry into Tanzania without being in possession of referred visas. See “types of visa” for more information about referred visas
RESIDENCE PERMITS
Residence permits are NOT issued at the Embassy
  • Exception Certificate.
  • Class “A”
  • Class “B”
  • Class “C”
  • Carry on Temporary assignment (CTA)
  • Issued to Diplomats and Expatriates on Government Projects
  • Issued to Investors, Consultants and Businessmen.
  • Issued to Expatriates
  • Issued to Missionaries, Students, and Volunteers Organization
  • Issued to work for the duration not longer than 90 Days
  • Gratis
  • $1500
  • $800
  • $500
  • $200