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

Citizens of Venezuela 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
- **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
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** e.g., bank statement or cash

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at designated port of entry** — Tanzania issues VoA at major international airports and selected land borders.
2. **Proceed to immigration desk for visa on arrival** — Follow signs to the visa application counter before passport control.
3. **Complete arrival card and visa application form** — Fill out the immigration arrival card (usually provided on the plane or at the desk).
4. **Submit required documents** — Hand over passport, photograph, arrival card, travel itinerary, and accommodation proof.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the visa on arrival fee in cash (USD or Tanzanian Shillings) – exact change recommended.
6. **Receive visa and enter Tanzania** — Officer will affix visa sticker/stamp; check the validity and max stay before leaving the counter.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from entry date.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent color photograph (may be taken at the border).
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Printed copy showing departure from Tanzania within allowed stay.
- **Hotel booking or accommodation proof** (Travel): Confirmed reservation for the entire stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement, credit card, or cash for the duration of stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting, optional): Recommended if arriving from a yellow-fever-endemic country (Venezuela has some risk).

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- credit card
- cash

Sufficient funds for the intended stay (exact amount not specified; typically around $200 for short stays).

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at select entry points (e.g., JNIA Dar es Salaam, KIA Kilimanjaro, Abeid Amani Karume Zanzibar, and Namanga land border).
- Ensure you have exact cash in USD for the visa fee (ATMs may not be available before immigration).
- Have printed copies of your return ticket and hotel bookings ready for inspection.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
- **Lack of return or onward ticket** — Book and print a return/onward flight before traveling.
- **Insufficient funds or proof of stay** — Carry bank statements, credit cards, or enough cash to cover the stay.
- **Previous immigration violations or exclusion order** — Check your immigration history; resolve any bans before travel.
- **Venezuelan passport not eligible for VoA (unlikely but possible policy change)** — Confirm eligibility with the Tanzanian embassy or official sources before departure.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photograph; Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or accommodation proof; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

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

At least 6 months.

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