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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of Bhutan
description: "Citizens of Bhutan 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 Bhutan

Citizens of Bhutan 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
- **Visa validity:** 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:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., cash, card, or bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at port of entry** — Proceed to the immigration/Visa on Arrival counter at airport or land border.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, onward ticket, and fee (cash USD or local currency).
3. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer issues visa on arrival, typically valid for 30 days single entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Completed arrival card/visa application form** (Identity): Provided on arrival at immigration counter.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent color photos (passport size).
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tanzania.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing ability to cover stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from a yellow fever endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for duration of stay (e.g., $50–$100 per day)
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask to see proof of funds on arrival.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain ports of entry (e.g., Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport, and major land borders).
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and at least one blank page.
- Carry exact fee in USD or Tanzanian shillings; change may not be available.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a return or onward ticket before arrival.
- **Inadequate funds for stay** — Carry sufficient cash or proof of funds.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate (if applicable)** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate if traveling from an endemic area.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival card/visa application form; Passport-size photographs; Return/onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Tanzania visa for every passport](/visa/tanzania)
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