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

Citizens of Nicaragua 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 (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Tanzanian port of entry** — Present yourself at the Visa on Arrival counter with your passport and documents.
2. **Fill out immigration/customs form** — Complete any required arrival/departure card (usually provided on the flight).
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, form, photographs if requested, and pay the visa fee in USD cash.
4. **Receive visa and enter Tanzania** — The officer will issue the visa sticker/stamp in your passport and allow entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Completed arrival/departure form (if provided)** (Travel): Usually issued on the plane or at the port of entry.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of sufficient funds may also be requested at border.
- **Passport-size photographs (optional but recommended)** (Identity, optional): May be needed for visa processing at the counter.
- **Visa on arrival fee (cash USD)** (Supporting): Typically USD 50 for tourist visa.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available for certain nationalities and ports of entry; confirm eligibility before travel.
- Carry sufficient USD cash for the visa fee (credit cards may not be accepted).

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date.
- **No onward or return ticket** — Have a booked onward ticket showing you will leave Tanzania.
- **Insufficient funds or failure to pay fee in correct currency** — Bring enough USD cash to pay the visa fee (approximately USD 50).

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Nicaragua can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (up to 90 days).

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Completed arrival/departure form (if provided); Return or onward ticket; Visa on arrival fee (cash USD); Passport-size photographs (optional but recommended).

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

At least 6 months.

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