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

Citizens of Japan 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, bank statement, or credit card)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a port of entry in Tanzania** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the airport, land border, or seaport.
2. **Fill out the arrival form** — Complete the official immigration arrival/departure card.
3. **Present documents and pay fee** — Submit your passport, photo, arrival form, and visa fee (USD 50 cash, exact change recommended).
4. **Receive visa sticker and enter** — Officer affixes the visa sticker in your passport; you may proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid for at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Completed arrival/departure form** (Travel): Provided on the flight or at the border.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent photo, 35x45mm typically required.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tanzania.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, traveler's checks, bank statement, or credit card.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required only if traveling from an endemic country.
- **Hotel booking or invitation letter** (Travel, optional): May be requested to confirm accommodation.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 50 per person per day
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card
- Traveler's checks

Actual requirement rarely checked for Japanese passport holders, but should be prepared.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at designated entry points (airports, major land borders, seaports).
- Carry exact USD cash if possible to avoid complications with change.
- Visa on Arrival may be refused for unclear travel purposes or criminal record.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Always have an onward ticket before arrival.
- **Previous overstay or immigration violation in Tanzania** — Respect visa conditions and departure dates.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Passport (valid for at least 6 months); Completed arrival/departure form; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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