๐น๐ฟVisa requirements for Tanzania
Who can enter Tanzania, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 204 countries can enter Tanzania without a visa in advance. 49 have full visa-free access; 155 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 49 visa-free
- 155 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 38 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
49 nationalities
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Brunei
Burundi
Cyprus
Dominica
DR Congo
Eswatini
Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
Hong Kong
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Macau
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Papua New Guinea
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Sudan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Visa on arrival
155 nationalities
ร
land Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Caribbean Netherlands
Central African Republic
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cรดte dโIvoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaรงao
Czechia
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kosovo
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Maldives
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Rรฉunion
Russia
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
San Marino
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tunisia
Turkey
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Visa required in advance
38 nationalities
Afghanistan
Anguilla
Bangladesh
Bermuda
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Burkina Faso
Cayman Islands
Chad
Eritrea
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Iraq
Isle of Man
Jersey
Kyrgyzstan
Lebanon
Mali
Mauritania
Montserrat
Niger
Pakistan
Palestine
Pitcairn Islands
Saint Helena
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Syria
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Yemen
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Tanzania
Tanzania has 7 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Kilimanjaro National Park
- Kondoa Rock Art Sites
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara
- Selous Game Reserve
- Serengeti National Park
- Stone Town
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
It depends on your passport. 204 nationalities can enter Tanzania without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Tanzania?
May, June, July, August, September, October, November, based on Dodoma's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Tanzania?
Tanzanian shilling (TZS). 1 USD is approximately 2632.13 TZS.
What side of the road does Tanzania drive on?
Tanzania drives on the left.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Tanzania have?
7: Kilimanjaro National Park, Kondoa Rock Art Sites, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and Ruins of Songo Mnara, Selous Game Reserve, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town.
What is the emergency number in Tanzania?
112 / 114 / 115.
What time zone is Tanzania in?
Dar es Salaam (UTC+3).
What is the nearest airport to Dodoma?
Dodoma Airport (DOD), about 2 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.