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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
description: "Citizens of the United Arab Emirates 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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# Tanzania visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 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** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival desk after clearing health screening.
2. **Fill in application form** — Complete the visa application form provided at the desk.
3. **Submit documents and form** — Hand over passport, photos, completed form, and supporting documents.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay $50 USD in cash (exact change preferred).
5. **Receive visa and entry stamp** — Officer affixes visa sticker and stamps your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Passport-size photographs (2)** (Identity): White background, 35x45 mm.
- **Completed arrival form (provided on arrival)** (Travel): Form is distributed at the visa desk.
- **Return/onward flight itinerary** (Travel): Evidence of exiting Tanzania within allowed stay.
- **Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)** (Travel): Must cover entire intended stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required only if traveling from an endemic country.

## Good to know

- Carry exact USD cash for visa fee; credit cards are not accepted.
- Visa fee is non-refundable if entry is denied.
- Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity from date of arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Check passport is valid for at least 6 months and has two blank pages.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket or accommodation proof** — Always have printed copies of flight itinerary and hotel booking.
- **Cash not in exact USD amount** — Bring small denominations and exact $50 per person.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa for Tanzania?

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

### How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in Tanzania?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Tanzania visa cost for citizens of the United Arab Emirates?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need for Tanzania?

Valid passport (at least 6 months validity); Passport-size photographs (2); Completed arrival form (provided on arrival); Return/onward flight itinerary; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter); Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

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