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

Citizens of Portugal 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 (90 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (cash or card)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Tanzanian port of entry** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter at the airport, land border, or seaport
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival form provided at the counter
3. **Submit documents and passport** — Hand over the completed form, passport, photos, and supporting documents
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable visa fee in cash (USD or local currency)
5. **Receive visa sticker** — The visa is affixed to your passport and you may proceed to immigration

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- **Visa Application Form** (Travel): Completed on arrival at the border
- **Passport-size Photographs** (Identity): Typically 2 photos
- **Return or Onward Ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tanzania
- **Hotel Booking or Proof of Accommodation** (Travel): Reservation for the duration of stay
- **Proof of Sufficient Funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement
- **Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Amount not specified; must cover stay expenses

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain ports of entry; check official list before travel.
- Overstaying the visa may result in fines or deportation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Have a confirmed ticket showing departure from Tanzania.
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry sufficient cash or proof of funds for the stay.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Passport; Visa Application Form; Passport-size Photographs; Return or Onward Ticket; Hotel Booking or Proof of Accommodation; Proof of Sufficient Funds; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Tanzania visa for every passport](/visa/tanzania)
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