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

Citizens of China 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 (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 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:** Proof of sufficient funds for stay (e.g., cash, credit card, bank statement).

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated port of entry** — Visa on arrival is issued at major airports and land borders.
2. **Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter** — Look for the 'Visa on Arrival' sign.
3. **Submit required documents** — Hand over passport, photo, completed form, and supporting documents.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Fee is USD 50 (or equivalent) payable in cash (USD or local currency).
5. **Receive visa sticker and proceed to immigration** — Visa is affixed to passport; then proceed to passport control.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least two blank visa pages.
- **Completed visa application form (on arrival)** (Identity): Form provided at the port of entry.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): One recent colour photo.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tanzania.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if travelling from an endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay (commonly ~$200–$500)
- 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 International Airport, Namanga border).
- Ensure you have exact change in USD or local currency for the fee.
- Overstaying the 30-day period may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Check passport validity before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Have a printed copy of your onward ticket.
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry sufficient cash or a credit card with available balance.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; Completed visa application form (on arrival); Passport-sized photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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