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Tanzania passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Tanzania passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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43Visa-free
33eVisa
23Visa on arrival
99Visa required

Tanzania passport at a glance

With a Tanzania passport you can enter 43 destinations visa-free and 23 with a visa on arrival, so 66 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 33 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 99 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Tanzania

Do Tanzania passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Tanzania passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Tanzania passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa20111012
Asia771621
Europe00243
North America11129
Oceania4325
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Tanzania passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 43
eVisa 33
Visa on arrival 23
Visa required 99

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Tanzania passport holders visit without a visa?

Tanzania passport holders can visit 43 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Kenya, Philippines, Rwanda and others. Adding the 23 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 66 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Tanzania passport holders?

23 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Tanzania passport holders, including Indonesia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Senegal, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Cambodia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Tanzania passport holders travel with an eVisa?

33 destinations let Tanzania passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman, Colombia, Australia and others.

Do Tanzania passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Tanzania passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Tanzania passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Tanzania passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Tanzania passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Tanzania passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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