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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of the Maldives
description: "Citizens of the Maldives 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 the Maldives

Citizens of the Maldives 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
- **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:** Proof of sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare Documents** — Gather all required documents (passport, photos, flight/hotel bookings, onward ticket).
2. **Arrive at Tanzanian Port of Entry** — Travel to Tanzania and proceed to the Visa on Arrival desk at airport or border.
3. **Submit Application and Pay Fee** — Present documents and pay the $50 visa fee (cash in USD or local equivalent).
4. **Receive Visa and Enter** — After processing, receive the visa sticker or entry stamp, complete immigration formalities.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Passport Copy (Bio Page)** (Identity): Provide a clear photocopy of the passport bio page.
- **Passport-Size Photographs** (Identity): Two recent color photographs, white background, 35x45mm.
- **Flight Itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Hotel Reservation** (Travel): Booking confirmation for entire stay in Tanzania.
- **Invitation Letter (if visiting friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): Letter from host in Tanzania, if applicable.
- **Travel Itinerary (Day-to-Day)** (Travel, optional): Detailed plan of activities during stay.
- **Cash Payment (Visa Fee)** (Financial): $50 USD (or equivalent) paid on arrival.
- **Travel Insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory.
- **Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from/through an endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Proof of sufficient funds
- Cash
- Bank statement (optional)

Immigration may ask for evidence, but no specific minimum is published.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival may be refused if documents are incomplete or insufficient funds are shown.
- Visa fee must be paid in cash (USD or Tanzanian Shillings) at the port; check exact fees before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- **Lack of confirmed return/onward ticket** — Pre-book a return or onward flight before arriving.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or have a credit card to prove financial means.
- **Missing Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (if required)** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate when traveling from an endemic region.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Maldives need a visa for Tanzania?

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

### How long can citizens of the Maldives stay in Tanzania?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of the Maldives need for Tanzania?

Valid Passport; Passport Copy (Bio Page); Passport-Size Photographs; Flight Itinerary; Hotel Reservation; Cash Payment (Visa Fee); and 4 more.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Tanzania visa for every passport](/visa/tanzania)
- [Every destination for Maldives passport holders](/visa/passport/maldives)