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

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

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **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:** May be requested

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Tanzanian port of entry** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the visa application form provided at the counter.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your passport, form, and any requested documents; pay the visa fee in cash (USD or local currency).
4. **Receive visa stamp** — The immigration officer will stamp the visa into your passport.
5. **Proceed to immigration clearance** — After obtaining the visa, go through passport control to enter Tanzania.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tanzania.
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at the visa counter.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity, optional): May be required; bring one just in case.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash may be requested.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Bank statement

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested but is not always required.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is available for Canadian citizens at major airports and land borders.
- Fees and validity are subject to change; confirm with official sources before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay.
- **Lack of onward ticket.** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Previous immigration violations or criminal record.** — Check eligibility and disclose any issues honestly.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Visa application form; Passport-sized photograph; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Tanzania eVisa - Guidelines - Immigration](https://visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines)
- [Tanzania eVisa - Welcome](https://visa.immigration.go.tz/)
- [VISA Information | Embassy of Tanzania in Ottawa, Canada](https://www.ca.tzembassy.go.tz/services/category/visa-information)

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