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Tanzania visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Tanzania? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Africa | Continent: Africa

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47Visa-free
25eVisa
126Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Tanzania entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 47 can enter Tanzania visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 126 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 25 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

173 of 198 passports can travel to Tanzania without arranging anything before departure.

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Tanzania entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Tanzania
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Tanzania visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Tanzania.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1922120
Asia632130
Europe24300
North America111200
Oceania8600
South America11100

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 47
eVisa 25
Visa on arrival 126

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 47 can enter visa-free, 126 can get a visa on arrival and 25 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Tanzania without a visa?

47 passports have visa-free access to Tanzania, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Ghana, Mauritius, Seychelles and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Tanzania offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 126 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Tanzania eVisa online?

25 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Tanzania. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Tanzania?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 41 can enter Tanzania visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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