Tanzania Practical information

Visas

Almost everyone needs a visa. A single-entry visa valid for up to three months costs between US$20 and US$50, depending on nationality. It’s best to get the visa in advance (and necessary if you want multiple entry), though they’re currently readily issued at Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro airports and at most border crossings (all nationalities US$50, US dollars cash only, single-entry only). Some embassies require you to show proof of an onward ticket before they’ll issue a visa, though a flight itinerary will usually suffice. For extensions (free) within the usual three-month visa limit, there are immigration offices in all major towns. After three months, you’ll usually need to leave the country and reapply for a new visa.

Visas for onward travel

Visas for onward travel can be applied for at the relevant embassies in Dar. There are also consulates for Burundi and DRC in Kigoma. Note that under the East Africa partnership system, single-entry visitors to Tanzania can enter Kenya or Uganda without invalidating their Tanzania visa, ie you won’t need to pay for another visa to re-enter Tanzania from those countries. Reciprocal arrangements also exist, but it is worth getting an update on this arrangement before setting out.