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

Citizens of Germany 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
- **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 (cash or card)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Tanzania immigration area** — Head to visa-on-arrival counter at airport or land border
2. **Obtain and complete visa application form** — Fill out arrival card / visa application (provide passport and travel details)
3. **Submit form and documents to immigration officer** — Hand over passport, completed form, onward ticket, and any requested documents
4. **Pay visa fee in cash (USD)** — Pay the applicable fee (typically USD 50 for single-entry tourist)
5. **Wait for processing and visa issuance** — Officer will process and affix visa sticker in passport
6. **Receive passport with visa and proceed to passport control** — Collect passport with visa and continue to border clearance

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival
- **Visa application form (arrival card)** (Supporting): Completed on arrival at immigration
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity, optional): May be requested; bring 1-2 photos
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel from Tanzania
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or host address may be asked
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from or through an endemic area
- **Visa fee (cash USD)** (Financial): Typically USD 50 for single-entry tourist visa
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement

## Proof of funds

- cash
- credit card
- bank statement

Officer may ask to see evidence of sufficient funds for the duration of stay

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be denied if onward ticket is not shown.
- Requirements can change; verify with Tanzanian immigration before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
- **No onward or return ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward flight booking
- **Incomplete or missing documentation** — Prepare all required documents in advance

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport; Visa application form (arrival card); Return or onward ticket; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Visa fee (cash USD); Proof of sufficient funds; and 2 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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