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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of Benin
description: "Citizens of Benin can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Tanzania visa for citizens of Benin

Citizens of Benin 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
- **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
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated entry point** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter at the airport or border crossing.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival application form provided at the counter.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your passport, photo, supporting documents, and pay the visa fee in cash (USD).
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Once approved, the visa is stamped in your passport and you may proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): One recent passport-size photograph
- **Visa application form** (Travel): Completed on arrival
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed onward or return flight booking
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or invitation letter
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry into Tanzania

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient funds for stay
- Bank statement
- Cash

Proof of funds may be requested by immigration officer.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain entry points (e.g., Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, and selected border crossings).
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and blank pages for visa stamp.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete documentation** — Carry all required documents including passport, photo, onward ticket, and yellow fever certificate.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Benin can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photo; Visa application form; Proof of onward/return ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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