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

Citizens of Suriname 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 Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 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
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (bank statement or cash)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated entry point** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill in the visa application form available at the counter.
3. **Submit documents and passport** — Provide passport, photographs, onward ticket, and any requested supporting documents.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa fee (USD 50 or equivalent in local currency) in cash (exact change preferred).
5. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer stamps the visa into passport, typically valid for single entry up to 90 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank visa page** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page for visa stamp.
- **Passport-size photograph (2x2 inch or 45mm x 35mm)** (Identity): Color photo with white background, not older than 6 months.
- **Completed visa application form (provided on arrival)** (Travel): Form available at the visa counter upon arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tanzania within allowed stay.
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officer.
- **Proof of sufficient funds (e.g. bank statement, cash, traveler's cheques)** (Financial): Demonstrate ability to cover expenses during stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from endemic area)** (Health, optional): Required only if traveling from or through a yellow fever endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's cheques

Officers may ask for evidence; no specific minimum amount stated.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is not available at all land borders; confirm entry points in advance.
- Payment usually must be in cash (USD or Tanzanian Shillings); credit cards not accepted.
- Immigration officers may deny entry if documents are incomplete.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months) or blank pages** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and 1 blank page.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Carry a printed copy of your confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Inadequate proof of funds** — Bring bank statement or sufficient cash to show you can support your stay.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank visa page; Passport-size photograph (2x2 inch or 45mm x 35mm); Completed visa application form (provided on arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds (e.g. bank statement, cash, traveler's cheques); Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation); and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Tanzania visa for every passport](/visa/tanzania)
- [Every destination for Suriname passport holders](/visa/passport/suriname)