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title: Tanzania visa for citizens of Vatican City
description: "Citizens of Vatican City can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Tanzania visa for citizens of Vatican City

Citizens of Vatican City 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 · Single Entry
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated entry point** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Complete arrival form** — Fill in the immigration arrival card provided on the plane or at the border.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your passport, photos, onward ticket, and visa fee in cash (USD or local currency).
4. **Receive visa stamp** — The immigration officer will affix a single-entry visa sticker in your passport.
5. **Clear immigration and collect luggage** — Proceed through passport control and baggage claim.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least two blank visa pages.
- **Completed arrival/departure form** (Travel): Distributed on the plane or at the border.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent colour photos may be requested.
- **Proof of onward travel** (Travel): Return or onward ticket is usually checked.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash may be requested.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health): Required if traveling from an endemic area.
- **Hotel booking confirmation** (Supporting, optional): Recommended to show accommodation details.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Approx. $50 per day
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Travelers cheques

Immigration officers may ask for proof of funds; having cash is safer.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain entry points (e.g., Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport, main land borders).
- Fees must be paid in cash (USD or Tanzanian shillings) – no credit cards.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity or blank pages** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months and has 2 blank pages.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Have a printed or digital copy of your onward or return ticket ready.
- **Inadequate funds** — Carry sufficient cash or evidence of funds (~$50 per day).

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Vatican City need a visa for Tanzania?

Citizens of Vatican City can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Single Entry.

### How long can citizens of Vatican City stay in Tanzania?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of Vatican City need for Tanzania?

Passport with at least 6 months validity; Completed arrival/departure form; Passport-size photographs; Proof of onward travel; 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.

## More

- [Tanzania visa for every passport](/visa/tanzania)
- [Every destination for Vatican City passport holders](/visa/passport/vatican-city)