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

Citizens of Laos 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
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 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:** Equivalent of at least $50 per person per day

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated entry point** — Visa on Arrival is only available at certain airports (e.g. Julius Nyerere, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar) and select land borders (e.g. Namanga, Tunduma).
2. **Proceed to the visa on arrival counter** — Look for immigration counters marked 'Visa on Arrival' after passport control.
3. **Fill out the visa application form** — Complete the form provided at the counter with your personal and travel details.
4. **Submit the form and required documents** — Hand over the completed form, passport, photo, and supporting documents (onward ticket, funds proof).
5. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay USD 50 (or equivalent) in cash (local currency may be accepted, but USD is preferred).
6. **Receive visa sticker in passport** — The immigration officer stamps/affixes the visa into your passport. Keep it safe.
7. **Proceed through immigration clearance** — Show the visa sticker to the immigration officer for entry stamp.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and have at least one blank visa page.
- **Completed visa application form (on arrival)** (Travel): Provided and filled out at the immigration counter upon arrival.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent colour photograph (passport size).
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward journey out of Tanzania.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): e.g. bank statement, cash, or credit card showing at least $50 per person per day.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health, optional): Required if traveling from or through a yellow fever endemic country.
- **Hotel booking or letter of invitation** (Travel, optional): May be requested to confirm accommodation address.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** At least $50 per person per day for intended stay
- Bank statement (no older than 3 months)
- Cash (USD or local currency)
- Credit card with sufficient limit
- Traveler's cheques

Proof of funds is not always requested but advisable to have.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is not available at all ports of entry; check the list of designated entry points.
- Visa fee must be paid in cash (USD preferred); have exact change if possible.
- Visa can be denied if passport condition is poor or documents are incomplete.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months from entry date)** — Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity and at least one blank visa page before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Always carry a printed copy of your return or onward ticket.
- **Inadequate funds proof** — Carry bank statement or cash showing sufficient funds for your stay.
- **Visa category not available at that entry point** — Check in advance if your arrival airport/land border issues visa on arrival for your nationality.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport; Completed visa application form (on arrival); 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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