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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of Mauritania
description: "Citizens of Mauritania need a visa for Tanzania and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Tanzania visa for citizens of Mauritania

Citizens of Mauritania need a visa for Tanzania and can apply online for an eVisa.

*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:** eVisa · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–5 days
- **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:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on the Tanzania eVisa portal** — Register at https://visa.immigration.go.tz/ with a valid email address
2. **Complete the online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload scanned copies of passport photo, passport bio-page, itinerary, hotel booking, and proof of funds
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay $50 USD via credit/debit card or other accepted online payment methods
5. **Submit application and wait for processing** — Processing typically takes 3-5 business days; check email for updates
6. **Receive eVisa by email** — Print the eVisa approval letter and present it upon arrival in Tanzania

## Documents checklist

- **Passport bio-data page** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): White background, recent, 2x2 inches
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel): Flight bookings showing entry and exit dates
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel): Confirmed accommodation for entire stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash equivalent for at least $50 per day
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from an endemic country
- **Return flight ticket** (Travel): Onward or return ticket required

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** $50 per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques

Proof of sufficient funds may be requested at immigration

## Good to know

- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity from date of entry
- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if traveling from a country with risk of yellow fever
- eVisa is valid for single entry only; re-entry requires a new visa

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields before submission
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
- **Missing required documents** — Upload all requested documents in the correct format
- **Criminal record or previous immigration violations** — Disclose any relevant history honestly; consult embassy if unsure

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Mauritania need a visa for Tanzania and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

### How long does Tanzania visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

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

Passport bio-data page; Passport-size photograph; Travel itinerary; Hotel reservation; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more.

### 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

- [visa.immigration.go.tz](https://visa.immigration.go.tz/)

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