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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of Mexico
description: "Citizens of Mexico can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: $100. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Tanzania visa for citizens of Mexico

Citizens of Mexico 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 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $100
- **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 the stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at port of entry** — Land at a Tanzania airport or land border that offers visa on arrival
2. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Look for the immigration counter marked 'Visa on Arrival'
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Provide passport, photo, onward ticket, and pay 100 USD in cash
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Immigration officer issues visa sticker in passport, then proceed to passport control

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent passport-size photo
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed ticket showing departure from Tanzania
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country
- **Visa fee** (Financial): 100 USD cash paid on arrival
- **Proof of funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements or cash to show sufficient funds

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Cash
- Bank statements
- Credit card

Immigration may ask to see proof of sufficient funds for your stay

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain entry points (e.g., Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Namanga border post).
- Visa fee must be paid in USD cash; credit cards are not accepted.
- Passport must have at least two blank pages for visa stamp.
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months remaining)** — Renew passport before travel
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed return or onward ticket before arrival
- **Lack of sufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or bank statements as proof
- **Entry at a non-designated port** — Only use airports/borders that offer visa on arrival
- **Previous immigration violation in Tanzania or East Africa** — Ensure no overstay or other violations

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Mexico can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (Tourist).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $100.

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

Passport; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee; Proof of accommodation; 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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