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Entry requirements
Tanzania entry requirements for U.S. citizens
What a U.S. tourist needs to enter Tanzania: the visa, the official site, the government fee, how long each visit can last, passport rules and yellow fever proof.
What you need to enter Tanzania
Entry document for a tourist trip: under review — see the official source1. You can apply online on the official site, under review — see the official source2.
under review — see the official source6How long you can stay
With Tanzania's multiple-entry visa, each visit can last up to under review — see the official source4. Plan your dates within that limit.
Passport rules for Tanzania
under review — see the official source5 under review — see the official source7If your passport does not meet these rules, renew it before you apply for the visa. Routine processing takes under review — see the official source8, plus mailing time: see Renew your U.S. passport by mail. under review — see the official source9 Read Urgent travel: getting a passport fast.
Yellow fever proof
under review — see the official source10Check whether this applies to your route, connections included. If it does, talk to a doctor or a travel clinic early and carry the proof with your passport.
Volunteering is not tourism
under review — see the official source11 For volunteer or work plans, check the official source or ask an immigration attorney.
Travel advisory
The U.S. Department of State currently rates Tanzania at under review — see the official source12. Advisory levels can change at any time. Read the current advisory before you book and again before you leave.
Step by step
- Check your passport against the validity and blank page rules above.
- Check whether your route, including connections, requires yellow fever proof.
- Apply for the visa yourself on the official site, under review — see the official source2, and pay the government fee.
- Wait for the decision, then keep a copy of the visa with your passport.
- Book a round-trip ticket and be ready to show you have enough money for your stay.
- Shortly before you leave, check the official site and the travel advisory again.
Checklist
Before you fly to Tanzania
- Passport that meets Tanzania's validity rule
- Blank passport page, as Tanzania requires
- Approved Tanzanian visa, with a copy
- Round-trip ticket
- Proof that you have enough money for your stay
- Yellow fever proof, if your route requires it
- Current U.S. travel advisory read
Do and don't
Do
- Apply on the official site, under review — see the official source2, and keep a copy of what you submit.
- Carry your round-trip ticket and proof of funds.
- Keep your yellow fever proof with your passport if your route requires it.
Don't
- Don't volunteer on a tourist visa. under review — see the official source11
- Don't pay a website that only looks official. Check the address before you enter your passport details.
- Don't stay longer than your visa allows.
Fees
This is a government fee, paid to the government of Tanzania. Passmere does not process visas and does not charge for this guide.
| What | Paid to | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa for U.S. citizens (multiple entry) | Government of Tanzania | under review — see the official source3 |
The official site, under review — see the official source2, shows the current fee before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes, for tourism: under review — see the official source1. Apply on the official site, under review — see the official source2.
How long can each visit last?
Up to under review — see the official source4 per visit with the multiple-entry visa.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccine for Tanzania?
Can I volunteer on a tourist visa?
Can Passmere apply for my visa?
No. Passmere is a private company that prepares U.S. passport paperwork. It does not process visas and is not part of any government. You apply for the visa yourself on the official site.
Sources and verification
- Entry document for tourism — U.S. Department of State: Tanzania International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Official visa application website — U.S. Department of State: Tanzania International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Government visa fee — Immigration Services Department, United Republic of Tanzania: Tanzania eVisa – Visa Application Guidelines. under review — see the official source
- Maximum stay per visit — Immigration Services Department, United Republic of Tanzania: Tanzania eVisa – Visa Application Guidelines. under review — see the official source
- Passport validity — U.S. Department of State: Tanzania International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Return ticket and funds — U.S. Department of State: Tanzania International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Blank passport pages — U.S. Department of State: Tanzania International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Routine processing time — U.S. Department of State: Get Your Processing Time. under review — see the official source
- Urgent travel: passport agency appointment — U.S. Department of State: Get Your Passport Fast. under review — see the official source
- Yellow fever vaccination — U.S. Department of State: Tanzania International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- Volunteer work on a tourist visa — U.S. Department of State: Tanzania International Travel Information. under review — see the official source
- U.S. Travel Advisory level — U.S. Department of State: Tanzania Travel Advisory. under review — see the official source