Get your Tanzania & Zanzibar electronic visa in 3 easy steps
Verified details for Tanzania travel authorizations
90 days from issuance (Single) or 12 months (Multiple entry)
Single entry (or 1-year Multiple entry, mandatory for US citizens)
Up to 90 days per visit
5 to 10 business days (14–28 days for Referral nationalities)
Tanzania Immigration Services Department (Ministry of Home Affairs)
Select the country of your passport to view entry requirements, fees, and processing times.
You can apply 100% online in advance. No embassy visits or physical paperwork required.
Prepare these items before starting your application. You can submit clear digital photos taken with your smartphone.
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended arrival date with 2 blank pages
Recent studio-quality passport photograph (under 300 KB, plain white background)
Clear color scan of the passport biographical data page (under 300 KB)
Confirmed return airline ticket and hotel/safari lodge booking or host invitation in Tanzania
Note: Visitors to Zanzibar must also hold the mandatory Zanzibar Inbound Travel Insurance ($44 USD via visitzanzibar.go.tz)
We handle the complexity of international government portals so you can focus on your journey.
Submit your passport scan, digital photo, safari/Zanzibar itinerary, and host or tour operator details.
Complete checkout with transparent all-inclusive pricing; our specialists format your files to <300 KB and file with Tanzania Immigration.
Receive your official Tanzania e-Visa Grant Notice PDF to print and present at Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, or Zanzibar.
All fees included upfront. Government fee + NomadicMart concierge service. Zero surprise checkout charges.
Compare applying directly through government portals against our full-service concierge experience.
| Feature | NomadicMart Concierge | Government Portal Self-Apply |
|---|---|---|
| Price & Transparency | Clear all-inclusive upfront total with automatic US Multiple-Entry & Referral routing | $50 USD (Ordinary Single) or $100 USD (US Multiple Entry) with strict non-refundable terms |
| Processing Time | Auto-compresses passport and photo scans to Tanzania's strict 300 KB limit | Portal rejects uploads over 300 KB or missing host/tour operator documentation |
| Support | 24/7 dedicated support via chat, phone, and email across all time zones | Limited support during Dar es Salaam and Dodoma office hours |
| Error Handling | Routes US citizens to the mandatory Multiple-Entry visa and checks Referral rules for PAK | US citizens selecting Single Entry or Referral nationals flying without pre-approval face delays |
| Refund Policy | Service fee refunded if application cannot be filed | Tanzania Immigration fees are 100% non-refundable |
Clear answers on eligibility, processing times, validity, and entry requirements.
Yes! Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous archipelago within the United Republic of Tanzania, so a single approved Tanzania e-Visa covers both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. However, since October 1, 2024, the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar strictly mandates that all foreign non-resident visitors entering Zanzibar by air or ferry also purchase the mandatory Zanzibar Inbound Travel Insurance ($44 USD per adult).
Under bilateral reciprocity agreements between the United States and the United Republic of Tanzania, US passport holders are not eligible for the $50 USD single-entry Ordinary Visa and must select the $100 USD 12-month Multiple-Entry Visa (permitting stays up to 90 days per visit). Our system automatically routes US citizens to the correct category.
Tanzania classifies certain nationalities—including Pakistan (PAK), Nigeria, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan—under the Referral Visa category. Referral nationals are not eligible for Visa on Arrival at the airport and must apply online for their Tanzania e-Visa in advance (accompanied by a covering letter from a registered Tanzanian tour operator or host) so the Commissioner General of Immigration can grant prior approval.
No commercial agency or third-party facilitator can guarantee visa approval. All authorization decisions rest exclusively with the Commissioner General of Immigration of the United Republic of Tanzania. NomadicMart is an independent application concierge service not affiliated with the Government of Tanzania or visa.immigration.go.tz.
The Tanzania e-Visa is valid for entry at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar (ZNZ), Zanzibar Seaport, and the Namanga, Sirari, Horohoro, Tunduma, and Kasumulu land border checkpoints.
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