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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of the United States
description: "Citizens of the United States 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 the United States

Citizens of the United States 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 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure passport is valid, photos ready, and onward ticket booked.
2. **Arrive at designated port of entry** — VOA is available at Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport, and select borders.
3. **Proceed to Visa on Arrival desk** — Fill out application form and present documents.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Cash payment in USD.
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa is stamped in passport; proceed to immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid U.S. Passport** (Identity): Must be valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Completed Visa on Arrival application form** (Identity): Provided at the port of entry.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of sufficient funds may also be requested.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Required if traveling from an endemic area.
- **Payment of visa fee** (Financial): Cash only – typically USD 50.

## Proof of funds


Carry sufficient funds (cash, card) for your stay; amount not strictly defined but typically USD 50+ per day.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is only available at specific airports and land borders – check before traveling.
- Payment is expected in cash (USD); carry exact change if possible.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book a flight out of Tanzania before arrival.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

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

Valid U.S. Passport; Completed Visa on Arrival application form; Passport-size photographs; Return/onward ticket; Payment of visa fee; Proof of accommodation; 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)
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