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

Citizens of Belgium 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
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (cash or card)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents before travel** — Ensure passport validity (6+ months), print flight and hotel confirmations, carry a passport photo and cash for visa fee.
2. **Arrive at Tanzanian port of entry** — Proceed to the immigration/visa on arrival counter at airport or land border.
3. **Obtain and fill visa application form** — Pick up a visa application form at the counter and complete it in block capitals.
4. **Submit passport, photo, and supporting documents** — Hand over your passport, completed form, photo, flight and hotel documents to the immigration officer.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable visa fee in cash (USD preferred; credit card not always accepted).
6. **Receive visa and enter Tanzania** — After processing, the officer affixes the visa sticker/stamp in your passport; you may proceed to baggage claim.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): One recent passport-size photo (usually 2x2 inches).
- **Return/onward flight ticket** (Travel): Proof of confirmed return or onward travel.
- **Hotel reservation or invitation letter** (Travel): Proof of accommodation for the duration of stay.
- **Completed arrival/visa application form** (Supporting): Form provided at border/immigration counter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Cash, travelers cheques, or bank statement showing ability to cover expenses.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from or through an endemic area.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Travelers cheques
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask for proof of at least $200 per person per week of stay; have cash on hand.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be denied if required documents are missing or passport validity is insufficient.
- Always carry the visa fee in USD cash – ATMs at some borders may be unreliable.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport valid for less than 6 months** — Renew passport before travel to ensure at least 6 months validity.
- **Missing return/onward ticket or accommodation proof** — Print confirmations of flight and hotel before departure.
- **Insufficient funds or no cash for visa fee** — Carry enough USD cash (e.g., $50–$100 for the visa fee) and additional funds for stay.
- **Previous immigration violation in Tanzania or other countries** — Ensure a clean travel history; if in doubt, check with Tanzanian embassy.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-sized photograph; Return/onward flight ticket; Hotel reservation or invitation letter; Completed arrival/visa application form; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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