Visas
Entry Requirements
Foreigners seeking to enter the United Republic of Tanzania should be in possession of a valid passport. The passport is to be presented to the Immigration Control Officer at any entry point: border station, airport, harbour.
The passport must be presented along with one of the following:
- A valid visa
- A resident permit
- A pass
N.B: A visitor must also present an onward or return ticket together with proof that the visitor has sufficient funds to support himself or herself while in Tanzania.
The Purpose of a Visa
The visa is permission granted to a foreigner who intends to travel to Tanzania on business, for a holiday, to study or conduct research, or for other approved activities. When entering Tanzania, the visitor with a visa may then obtain from the immigration control officer, a pass or any other authority to enter the country.
Those who require visa
All foreigners from non-Commonwealth countries are required to have a valid visa unless their countries have agreements with Tanzania under which the visa requirement is waived. Exemptions: Citizens of Commonwealth countries are not required to obtain visas unless they are citizens of the United Kingdom, Canada, Nigeria, or India.
Types of visa
1. Ordinary Visa
An ordinary visa is issued at any Tanzanian mission abroad. It enables the holder to be granted a visitor's pass at any entry point (border, airport, harbour). However, a person coming from a country where there is no Tanzanian mission or where it is reasonably distant shall be issued a visa at the entry point in Tanzania.
2. Business Visa
The business visa is issued to prospective investors who intend to visit Tanzania for such purposes as making feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements for investments during the startup period. The validity of the visa can vary from one month to six months. The fees for the visa are determined administratively, so it is advised that prospective investors consult the appropriate authorities before making application for visas.
N.B Delegates from countries where there is no Tanzanian embassy should send copies of their passports and dates of arrival to the secretariat and arrangements will be made for them to get visa on arrival.
Link to relevant websites
http://tanzaniatouristboard.com
Visa at airport in Tanzania
Participants who are not in a position to get visa before arrival can get visas at the point of entry in Tanzania. These Participants should send the local organisers their passport detail as the local
organisers are making arrangements with the Immigration Authorities so that Participants names, their nationalities and passport numbers are available at port of entry. This will facilitate the obtaining of visas.
Participants should contact Dr.Theophilus Mlaki at the following e-mail address: tmlaki@costech.or.tz with their passport details.
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