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

Citizens of Sweden 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
- **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
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (e.g., $200 per day or bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Port of Entry** — Proceed to the immigration counter at the airport or border crossing
2. **Complete Visa Application Form** — Fill out the visa on arrival application form provided at the counter
3. **Submit Documents and Pay Fee** — Present passport, photo, onward ticket, hotel reservation, and proof of funds; pay the visa fee in USD
4. **Receive Visa** — The immigration officer will issue the visa sticker in your passport

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Visa Application Form (on arrival)** (Identity): Completed at the port of entry
- **Passport Photo** (Identity): One recent passport-sized photograph
- **Onward/Return Ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tanzania
- **Hotel Reservation** (Travel): Confirmed accommodation for the stay
- **Proof of Sufficient Funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash equivalent
- **Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required only if traveling from a country with yellow fever risk

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay (commonly $200 per day or equivalent)
- Bank statement
- Cash
- Traveler's checks

Proof of funds may be requested at discretion of immigration officer

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain ports of entry (e.g., Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, and selected land borders).
- Fees are subject to change; carry exact USD cash to avoid issues.
- Ensure passport has at least two blank pages for the visa sticker.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed return or onward ticket
- **Inadequate proof of funds** — Carry sufficient cash or bank statement showing adequate balance

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Passport; Visa Application Form (on arrival); Passport Photo; Onward/Return Ticket; Hotel Reservation; 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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