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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of Australia
description: "Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Tanzania visa for citizens of Australia

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

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

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds for stay may be required.

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at port of entry** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival desk at the airport or land border crossing.
2. **Complete arrival form** — Fill in the visa application form provided at the desk.
3. **Submit documents and photographs** — Hand over your passport, photos, and onward ticket.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the USD 50 fee in cash (exact change recommended).
5. **Receive visa and proceed to immigration** — Visa is issued on the spot; then pass through passport control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Provided on arrival at the port of entry.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Typically 2 recent photos.
- **Onward or return ticket** (Travel): Must show proof of departure from Tanzania.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter recommended.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from a yellow fever endemic country.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Cash, bank statement or traveler's checks.
- **Visa application fee** (Financial): USD 50 (cash) for tourist visa on arrival.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Traveler's checks

May be requested; best to carry at least USD 200 in cash.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at designated ports (e.g., Julius Nyerere Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport, Namanga border).
- Australian passport holders are eligible for a single-entry tourist visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- Overstay penalties apply; ensure you leave before visa expiry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- **Missing onward/return ticket.** — Book a return or onward ticket before travel.
- **Blank passport pages for visa sticker.** — Ensure at least one or two blank pages in your passport.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Australia need a visa for Tanzania?

Citizens of Australia can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Australia stay in Tanzania?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Tanzania visa cost for citizens of Australia?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Australia need for Tanzania?

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Passport-size photographs; Onward or return ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Visa application fee; and 2 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Tanzania?

At least 6 months.

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