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

Citizens of India 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.*

Official application site: https://visa.immigration.go.tz

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 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:** Evidence of sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport validity of 6+ months, photos, onward ticket and USD cash for the fee.
2. **Arrive at a Tanzanian port of entry** — Visa on arrival is available at Julius Nyerere, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar airports and major land borders.
3. **Complete the arrival visa form** — Fill the application form presented by immigration officers.
4. **Pay the visa fee and receive the visa** — Pay in USD cash; the sticker visa is affixed to your passport.
5. **Proceed to immigration clearance** — Present the visa, passport and supporting documents for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport valid at least 6 months** (Identity): Must remain valid for at least six months from arrival date.
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed form obtained at the border or via the eVisa portal pre-application.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): Recent passport-style photograph, usually one.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed ticket showing departure from Tanzania.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, bank statement or card showing ability to cover the stay.
- **Accommodation/hotel booking** (Travel, optional): May be requested as evidence of stay details.
- **Visa fee in USD cash** (Supporting): Approximately USD 50 for ordinary visa; carry cash as card facilities may be unreliable.

## Proof of funds

- cash
- bank statement
- credit/debit card

Immigration may ask for evidence you can support your stay.

## Good to know

- Indian nationals are visa-on-arrival eligible, but queues at major airports can be long; optional pre-application via the official eVisa portal can speed entry.
- Carry USD cash for the fee as card payment facilities are not always available.
- Entry on visa on arrival is at the discretion of immigration officers; carrying full supporting documents reduces risk of refusal.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity under six months** — Renew your passport before travel if validity is close to expiry.
- **No onward/return ticket or insufficient funds** — Carry a printed onward ticket and proof of funds.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Passport valid at least 6 months; Visa application form; Passport-size photo; Return/onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Visa fee in USD cash; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://visa.immigration.go.tz

## Sources

- [Tanzania eVisa - Guidelines - Immigration](https://visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines)
- [VISA Fee | Tanzania High Commission New Delhi, India](https://www.in.tzembassy.go.tz/services/visa-fee)
- [Requirements for VISA | Tanzania High Commission New Delhi, India](https://www.in.tzembassy.go.tz/services/requirements-for-visa)
- [visa.immigration.go.tz](https://visa.immigration.go.tz)

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