Tanzania is a country in East Africa known for its stunning landscapes and wildlife. It is home to Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak, and Serengeti National Park, famous for its annual wildebeest migration. The first step towards visiting Tanzania is getting a Tanzania tourist visa.
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* Price shown is for a 30 day trip to Tanzania with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years
To get your Tanzania tourist visa, you must submit an application with the specified documents at the embassy. Before we get into the details of the Tanzania Tourist visa requirements, let's look at some basic facts about the country.
Key Facts | Description |
Country | Tanzania |
Currency | Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) (1 TZS = INR 0.031) |
Language | Swahili, English |
Time Zone | East Africa Time (EAT), UTC +3 |
Popular Tourist Destinations | Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Crater, Dar es Salaam |
Visa Processing Time | 5-10 working days |
When you submit a Tanzania tourist visa application, you need to submit a set of documents proving your identity and travel purpose. Here is a table outlining the documents required for a Tanzania tourist visa from India.
Document | Description |
Passport | Indian passport with at least six months validity from the date of entry. |
Application Form | Submit your application form filled with the required details. |
Photos | Photographs meeting Tanzania's Tourist visa photo requirements. According to these requirements, you need to submit two recent passport-sized photographs. |
Flight Itinerary | Proof of confirmed round-trip flight bookings. You can also provide the receipt issued by your tour operator. |
Visa Fee | Proof of payment of the visa-processing fee. |
If you are only transiting through Tanzania on your way to other countries, you must submit the following additional documents.
Proof of Entering Another Country | Entry visa to your destination country or Onward ticket to your destination country. |
Financial Means | Proof of having sufficient funds for transiting to another country. |
You must select the correct Tanzania tourist visa type based on the purpose and duration of your visit. Here's a summary of the available Tanzania tourist visa types.
Tourist Visa Type | Description | Validity |
Ordinary/Tourist Visa | Allows tourists to visit Tanzania once for tourism. | 3 months |
Transit Visa | Allows passengers to travel through Tanzania on their way to another foreign country. | 14 days |
Here are the basic eligibility criteria for applying for a Tanzania tourist visa, based on the Tanzania tourist visa requirements: Make sure you fulfil these requirements before applying for a tourist visa.
Check out this step-by-step guide on how to apply for a Tanzania tourist visa:
You can also drop off your visa applications at the Tanzanian High Commission office in New Delhi without an appointment. Make sure you apply between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Tanzania Tourist visa fee vary based on the type of visa and its validity. Always check the latest fees from the official Tanzanian embassy or consulate to ensure compliance with the visa requirements.
Visa Type | Tanzania Tourist Visa Fee |
Ordinary/tourist visa (Single entry) | USD 50 (INR 4192.53) |
Transit Visa | USD 30 (INR 2515.52) |
*Visa fee subject to exchange rate fluctuations
You can pay USD 50 extra (INR 4192.53) to get your application processed by the next day and USD 100 extra (INR 8385.05) to get it processed on the same day.
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* Price shown is for a 30 day trip to Tanzania with 50,000 dollar coverage for an adult of age 25 years