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© 2026 Evisa Rocket. All rights reserved.
The Tanzania eVisa is the official electronic travel permit issued by the Tanzania Immigration Services Department through the official eVisa portal. Launched in 2018 and continuously expanded since, the eVisa replaces consulate paperwork with a 100% online process: complete a short form, upload a passport scan and a recent photo, pay the fee, and receive your approved eVisa as a PDF — typically within 10 working days, often within 3-5 days during low season.
Tanzania offers three online options through Evisa Rocket: the Tourist Single Entry ($70) for a one-shot trip, the Multiple Entry Visa ($130) valid 12 months — perfect for repeat safari travelers, business visitors, or those combining Tanzania with side-trips to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, or Zambia — and the Transit Visa ($50) for travelers passing through Tanzania for up to 7 days. All three options grant entry to both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar — there is no separate visa needed for the islands.
One of the strongest cases for the Tanzania eVisa is the safari-Zanzibar combo: a typical 14-day trip pairs the Northern Circuit (Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire) with Zanzibar's beaches (Stone Town, Nungwi, Kendwa), and the eVisa covers it all under a single authorization. The country accepts arrivals through three international airports — Julius Nyerere (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro (JRO) for the Northern Circuit, and Abeid Amani Karume (ZNZ) in Zanzibar — plus several land borders with Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi.
This page walks you through every step you need to know: which Tanzania eVisa to pick, eligibility, required documents (including the Yellow Fever rule that catches travelers connecting via Nairobi), application process, fees in 2026, processing times, common rejection reasons, what to expect at immigration on arrival, and the differences between the eVisa, the Visa on Arrival sticker still available at major Tanzanian airports, and the Referral Visa for certain nationalities.
Standard processing is 10 working days from submission. During low season (April–May, November) approvals often arrive in 3 to 7 days. During peak safari season (June–October, Christmas, Easter) processing can extend to 14 days. We strongly recommend applying at least 14 days before departure to absorb any unexpected delay.
The Tourist eVisa (Single or Multiple Entry) grants a stay of up to 90 days per entry. The Multi Entry version remains valid for 12 months from issue, allowing several visits with each up to 90 days. The Transit Visa grants only 7 days. Extensions on the ground are limited and require a formal application at the Immigration Office in Dar es Salaam or Arusha — we recommend planning for the right tier upfront rather than relying on extensions.
Visa on Arrival is still available at DAR, JRO, ZNZ, and major land borders for $50 cash USD, single entry. The eVisa is preferable when: (1) you arrive at JRO during peak safari season (June–October) — VoA queues can hit 90+ minutes there, (2) you don't carry USD cash, (3) you're flying on a low-cost airline that requires an eVisa for check-in, (4) you need a Multiple Entry visa for Kenya/Tanzania safari combos, or (5) you want pre-cleared peace of mind.
Yes. One Tanzania eVisa covers BOTH mainland Tanzania and the Zanzibar archipelago (Unguja, Pemba, Mafia, and the smaller islands). You will pass a separate immigration check when flying from the mainland to Zanzibar (a domestic flight stop), but the same eVisa is used — you do not need a second permit. The same applies in reverse if you fly into Zanzibar (ZNZ) first then continue to the mainland.
Yes — but you need TWO permits, not one. The East African Tourist Visa ($100, multi-entry) covers Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda but NOT Tanzania. So a typical Kenya Mara + Tanzania Serengeti combo needs a Kenya ETA ($55) plus a Tanzania eVisa ($70 single or $130 multi). If your itinerary crosses back and forth (Mara → Serengeti → return to Mara), choose the Multiple Entry Tanzania eVisa to avoid buying two singles.
Only if you are arriving from or have transited through (more than 12 hours airside, or any time landside) a Yellow Fever endemic country in Africa or South America. Common transit cases that trigger the requirement: connecting through Nairobi (Kenya is endemic), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia is endemic), Lagos, or São Paulo. Direct flights from non-endemic countries (most European, North American, Asian routes) do not require it. Tanzania checks the certificate at immigration on arrival — without it you may be denied entry or required to vaccinate at the airport.
Tourist Single Entry costs $70 ($50 government fee + $20 service fee). Multiple Entry costs $130 ($100 + $30). Transit Visa costs $50 ($30 + $20). Children, infants and seniors pay the same as adults. The government fee is non-refundable once the application is filed, even if denied.
If denied, the government fee is non-refundable. Evisa Rocket refunds our service fee on request for first-time denials caused by issues we should have caught. Common rejection reasons: photo non-compliant, passport less than 6 months from expiry, missing Yellow Fever certificate when required, missing personal details. We help diagnose the cause and re-apply correctly, or pivot to a Visa on Arrival if your nationality allows it.
The eVisa is accepted at all three international airports (Julius Nyerere DAR in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro JRO for the Northern Circuit, Abeid Amani Karume ZNZ in Zanzibar), at Mwanza Airport (MWZ) on Lake Victoria, at all major land borders with Kenya (Namanga, Holili, Horohoro, Sirari), Uganda (Mtukula), Rwanda (Rusumo), Burundi (Kabanga), Zambia (Tunduma), and at the sea ports of Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar for cruise passengers.
Yes. Every traveler — including newborns, infants, toddlers, and minors — must have their own valid eVisa linked to their own passport, regardless of age. The fee is the same as for adults. Children traveling with one parent only should also carry a notarized authorization letter from the absent parent, especially if the child has a different family name.
No. The Tanzania eVisa strictly authorises tourism, family visits, short business activities (meetings, conferences, contract negotiations), and transit. It does not allow paid employment by a Tanzanian company, freelance work paid in TZS, journalism for hire, or academic enrolment leading to a qualification. For paid work you need a Class A, B, or C work permit sponsored by your Tanzanian employer.
Extensions are limited and require a formal application at the Immigration Office in Dar es Salaam or Arusha at least 1 week before your initial 90-day window expires. The fee is approximately $200 USD for a 30-day extension and approval is at the discretion of the Director of Immigration. For longer planned stays, the Multiple Entry visa or a residence permit is a better option.
Two main windows. June to October — peak safari season, dry weather, Great Migration crossing the Mara River, Serengeti and Ngorongoro at their best, Zanzibar perfect. December to February — short dry season, hot and humid, ideal for Zanzibar beaches, calving season in the Southern Serengeti (predator action). Avoid April to May (the long rains — many safari roads are impassable) and November (short rains).
The eVisa is online, pre-cleared, and works for ~120 nationalities. The Visa on Arrival is the same product issued at the airport in cash USD — same price, same rights, but slower and risky on cash. The Referral Visa is a separate process for ~30 specific nationalities (mostly North/West African) who cannot use the standard eVisa portal — they must be sponsored by a Tanzanian host who applies on their behalf to the Immigration Department, with processing times that can stretch to 4-6 weeks. Our eligibility checker tells you upfront which option you qualify for.