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title: Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Tanzania
description: Citizens of Tanzania need a visa for Saudi Arabia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Saudi Arabia visa for citizens of Tanzania

Citizens of Tanzania need a visa for Saudi Arabia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa (visa on arrival for eligible nationalities)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility and required documents** — Ensure you hold a valid US/UK/Schengen multiple entry visa used at least once.
2. **Prepare documentation** — Gather valid passport, return ticket, visa of US/UK/Schengen, and passport photo.
3. **Complete online visa application** — Visit official Tanzania Immigration website and fill in e-Visa application form.
4. **Upload required documents and photo** — Attach scanned copies of passport bio page, photo, return ticket, and existing visa.
5. **Pay visa fee online** — Use Visa or Mastercard to pay the applicable fee.
6. **Receive visa grant notice (if approved)** — Wait for approval notification by email; track status on portal if needed.
7. **Travel to Tanzania and obtain visa on arrival** — Present visa grant notice and documents at entry point; immigration officer will issue visa on arrival.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and one blank page** (Identity): Required for all visa applications.
- **Return ticket or onward travel proof** (Travel): Must be shown upon arrival at entry point.
- **Valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area (used at least once)** (Travel): Must show entry and exit stamps from that country.
- **Passport-sized photograph (45mm x 35mm, JPG/JPEG under 500KB)** (Identity): Meets Tanzania photo specifications for online upload.
- **Completed visa application form (online)** (Identity): Fill out the e-Visa application form on the portal.
- **Visa fee payment receipt (online)** (Financial): Pay via Visa or Mastercard on the portal.

## Good to know

- Visa regulations may change without prior notice; always check official site before travel.
- Visa grant notice does not guarantee entry; immigration officer at entry point may deny entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incorrect or insufficient information/attachments on application** — Read guidelines carefully and ensure all documents meet specifications.
- **Multiple entry visa from US/UK/Schengen not used or not valid** — Ensure you have a valid multiple entry visa with entry and exit stamps.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Tanzania need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Citizens of Tanzania need a visa for Saudi Arabia and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa (visa on arrival for eligible nationalities).

### How long can citizens of Tanzania stay in Saudi Arabia?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Tanzania need for Saudi Arabia?

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and one blank page; Return ticket or onward travel proof; Valid multiple entry visa from US, UK or Schengen area (used at least once); Passport-sized photograph (45mm x 35mm, JPG/JPEG under 500KB); Completed visa application form (online); Visa fee payment receipt (online).

### How long must my passport be valid for Saudi Arabia?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/

## Sources

- [Guidelines - Tanzania eVisa](https://visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines)
- Saudi Arabia Visa - Price, Requirements and Application (visahq.com, third-party site)
- Expedited Visa to Saudi Arabia - Starting from $89.00 (passportvisasexpress.com, third-party site)
- [visa.immigration.go.tz](https://visa.immigration.go.tz/)

## More

- [Saudi Arabia visa for every passport](/visa/saudi-arabia)
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