Bahrain passport → Tanzania

Tanzania visa for citizens of Bahrain

Visa on arrivalVisa on Arrival · Single Entry (Tourist)

Citizens of Bahrain 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 · Single Entry (Tourist)
How to apply	Get your visa at the border
Maximum stay	Up to 90 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

How to apply

1
Arrive at Tanzania port of entry
Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at the airport, land border, or seaport.
2
Complete visa application form
Fill out the visa-on-arrival application form provided at the counter.
3
Submit documents and pay fee
Hand over your passport, completed form, photos, and payment (USD 50 or equivalent in local currency) to the immigration officer.
4
Receive visa and enter Tanzania
Once approved, the visa sticker or stamp is placed in your passport, and you proceed through immigration.

Documents checklist

Identity

Passport (valid at least 6 months from date of arrival)
Must have at least one blank entry page.
Passport-sized photograph (1 or 2)
Usually 2 passport photos required.

Travel

Return or onward ticket (within 90 days)
Must show departure from Tanzania before visa expiration.
Visa application form (filled on arrival)
Completed at the immigration counter upon arrival.

Supporting

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Optional
May be requested at immigration.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if traveling from an endemic country)
Optional
Required only if coming from or transiting through a yellow fever risk area.

Good to know

Visa on arrival may involve queues and processing time; have cash in USD ready.
Ensure passport has 6 months validity and one blank page.
Onward ticket requirement is strictly enforced.

Common refusal reasons

Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).

Renew passport before traveling.

No onward/return ticket or it exceeds 90-day stay.

Book a ticket with a departure within 90 days.

Previous overstay or immigration violation in Tanzania.

Check your travel history and entry record.

FAQ

Do citizens of Bahrain need a visa for Tanzania?

Citizens of Bahrain can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Single Entry (Tourist).

How long can citizens of Bahrain stay in Tanzania?

Up to 90 days.

How much does the Tanzania visa cost for citizens of Bahrain?

Government fee: $50.

What documents do citizens of Bahrain need for Tanzania?

Passport (valid at least 6 months from date of arrival); Return or onward ticket (within 90 days); Visa application form (filled on arrival); Passport-sized photograph (1 or 2); Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter); Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if traveling from an endemic country).

How long must my passport be valid for Tanzania?

At least 6 months.

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