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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of Switzerland
description: "Citizens of Switzerland can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Tanzania visa for citizens of Switzerland

Citizens of Switzerland 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 (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 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., cash, card, or bank statement)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Complete arrival form** — Fill out the immigration arrival card (may be done online in advance).
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photo, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee in USD (cash preferred).
4. **Receive visa sticker** — Officer issues a single-entry visa valid for up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival.
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Provided on arrival or online before travel.
- **Passport-sized photograph** (Identity): One recent photo (may be taken at the counter).
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Tanzania.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Cash, credit card, or bank statement showing ability to cover stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if traveling from or through an endemic country.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $50 per day of stay
- Cash
- Credit card
- Bank statement

Immigration may ask to see proof of funds; having cash is safest.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is available for Swiss passport holders at major airports and land borders.
- Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity and at least one blank page.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if arriving from an endemic country.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Have a printed or digital return/onward ticket ready.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or a credit card to cover your stay.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Switzerland can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Passport-sized photograph; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; 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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- [Tanzania visa for every passport](/visa/tanzania)
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