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Tanzania Ordinary (Single Entry) Visa

14 facts quoted from the official source

Single-entry tourism or private/meeting visit for up to 90 days, except where the Multiple Visa rule applies.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • East Africa ReturnThe same visa may be reused after a visit to an East African country while valid.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusUS passport holders must use Multiple Visa for tourism.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Passport or travel-document requirementApplicants must have at least six months' passport validity and one unused visa page.
Also stated by the source
  • Application ChannelThe authority recommends the official online platform and also recognises visa on arrival where eligible.
  • Border DiscretionPossession of a visa is not final authority to enter Tanzania.
  • Eligibility summaryApplicants must have at least six months' passport validity and one unused visa page.
  • Entry Purpose ScopeOrdinary Visa covers tourism and the listed non-working visit purposes.
  • No WorkOrdinary Visa holders may not work or conduct business.
  • Official source basisApplicants must have at least six months' passport validity and one unused visa page.
  • Report summaryApplicants must have at least six months' passport validity and one unused visa page.
  • ReturnVisitors must show a return ticket at the entry point.
  • SeparateEach passport holder must have a separate visa application.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe current fee table lists USD 50 for Ordinary Visa.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingOrdinary Visa is valid for up to ninety days.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Tanzania?
The official source states: Single-entry tourism or private/meeting visit for up to 90 days, except where the Multiple Visa rule applies.

Every answer is quoted from the official visa.immigration.go.tz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source visa.immigration.go.tzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Tanzania government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other short stay & visit routes to Tanzania

4 other short stay & visit routes to Tanzania.

Multiple Entry Visa — Family VisitMultiple Entry Visa — Other category authorised by ImmigrationMultiple Entry Visa — United States visitorVisitor Pass
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