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Welcome to Tanzania Electronic Visa Application System! You can now apply for an Online Visa to visit the United Republic of Tanzania (both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar). You are required to fill in the online form, make payment, and submit your application online. Your form will be internally reviewed and processed.

What is the purpose of a Tanzania visa?

This visa is intended for those travelling to Tanzania (including Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar) and Rwanda for the purpose of tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment. This visa allows only a single entry to each country. Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes.

What is the eVisa system in Tanzania?

In November 2018, The United Republic of Tanzania introduced the eVisa system to allow citizens of certain nationalities to apply online for a visa to enter the Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Travellers are required to fill in the form and make a payment online. The application is internally reviewed and processed.

What is a Zanzibar visa?

This visa is intended for those travelling to Tanzania (including Tanzania mainland and Zanzibar) and Kenya for the purpose of tourism, leisure, charity or humanitarian work, visiting friends or relatives, or health treatment. This visa allows only a single entry to each country.

How long can a US citizen stay in Tanzania on multiple visa?

However, the holder of the Multiple Visa cannot stay in the country for twelve (12) consecutive months. They are required to leave the country at most after every three months. American nationals who wish to visit Tanzania for tourism or holiday purposes MUST select this type of Visa while applying Online.

How long does it take to get a Tanzania eVisa?

This visa is intended for the purpose of transiting through to another destination outside the United Republic of Tanzania for a period not exceeding seven days. Complete the online form. It takes 5-10 minutes. We accept Mastercard and Visa as well as bank transfers in various countries around the world. The eVisa is sent by email.