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

Citizens of Finland 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 (typically USD 50 per day)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival desk at the airport or land border.
2. **Complete application form** — Fill in the visa application form provided at the desk.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over your passport, supporting documents, and pay the visa fee in cash (USD).
4. **Receive visa sticker** — The officer will process and affix the visa sticker into your passport.
5. **Proceed to immigration** — Present your passport with visa to immigration for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity)
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tanzania
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Bank statement, cash, or credit card
- **Visa application form (completed on arrival)** (Supporting): Provided at the desk
- **Passport-sized photo (1 or 2)** (Identity, optional): Usually taken at desk for fee
- **Accommodation booking confirmation** (Travel, optional): Not mandatory but recommended
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from endemic area

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** At least USD 50 per day of intended stay
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

Proof of sufficient funds is often checked at the desk.

## Good to know

- Applicable only for Finnish passport holders traveling for tourism or business.
- Obtaining VOA may involve waiting time; ensure you have exact change in USD.
- Not valid for work, study, or long-term residency.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Carry a confirmed onward flight or transport booking.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry cash or bank statements showing at least USD 50 per day.
- **Previous overstay in Tanzania or other immigration violations** — Ensure compliance with visa conditions.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa application form (completed on arrival); Passport-sized photo (1 or 2); Accommodation booking confirmation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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