AustraliaTanzania: Visa on arrival

AustraliaTanzania

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Tanzania?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. Australia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

Source: it.tzembassy.go.tz (checked October 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance11,684 km, straight line (~14h 15m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Tanzania204 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Tanzania passport holders visiting Australia: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for Australia passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Tanzania?

A visa is not required in advance. Australia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.

How far is Tanzania from Australia?

About 11,684 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 15m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Tanzania?

Tanzanian shilling (TZS).

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.

How many countries can enter Tanzania without a visa?

204 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Tanzania visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.

About Australia

Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania and numerous smaller islands. It has a land area of 7,688,287 km2 (2,968,464 sq mi), making it the sixth-largest country in the world, and is the world's flattest and driest inhabited continent. It is a megadiverse country, and its size gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, including deserts in the interior and tropical rainforests along the coast.

CapitalCanberra

RegionAustralia and New Zealand

Population27.6M

Area7,692,024 km²

CurrencyAustralian dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.43 AUD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+61

Drives on theleft

TimezoneSydney (UTC+11)

Nearest airportCanberra Airport (CBR), 7 km

Emergency number000

UNESCO sites21

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$65,130 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.8M (2020)

Climate in Canberra

Warmest January, coolest August, driest May, sunniest January. Best time to visit: January.

Monthly climate normals for Canberra, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	30.6°C	15.5°C	35mm	385h
February	25.6°C	14.9°C	111mm	314h
March	22°C	11.1°C	70mm	307h
April	17.7°C	8.4°C	75mm	244h
May	13.4°C	3.8°C	25mm	273h
June	11.7°C	2.3°C	53mm	243h
July	11.4°C	2.1°C	62mm	244h
August	11.3°C	1.9°C	131mm	254h
September	15.8°C	5.4°C	62mm	287h
October	18.8°C	8.7°C	141mm	280h
November	24.3°C	10.9°C	58mm	359h
December	23.7°C	11.7°C	70mm	373h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

There is nowhere else quite like Australia, nicknamed the Land Down Under, the only country that has a whole continent to itself. With Indigenous cultures that go back over 65,000 years and truly global immigration in modern times, the country is famous for its natural wonders, wide open spaces, beaches, deserts, "the bush", and "the Outback". However, it is also highly urbanised, with an array of cosmopolitan cities – the largest and most famous being Sydney, situated on one of the most famous harbours in the world.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Australian Convict Sites
Australian Fossil Mammal Sites (Riversleigh / Naracoorte)
Budj Bim
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Greater Blue Mountains Area
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
K'gari
Kakadu National Park
Lord Howe Island Group

Upcoming public holidays

September 25, 2026Friday before AFL Grand Final

September 28, 2026King's Birthday

October 5, 2026Labour Day

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About Tanzania

Tanzania, officially the United Republic of Tanzania, is a country in East Africa within the African Great Lakes region. It is bordered by Uganda to the northwest, Kenya to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the east, Mozambique and Malawi to the south, Zambia to the southwest, and Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. According to a 2024 estimate, Tanzania has a population of around 67.5 million, making it the most populous African country located entirely south of the equator.

CapitalDodoma

RegionEastern Africa

Population70.5M

Area945,087 km²

CurrencyTanzanian shilling (1 USD ≈ 2632.53 TZS)

LanguagesEnglish, Swahili

Calling code+255

Drives on theleft

TimezoneDar es Salaam (UTC+3)

Nearest airportDodoma Airport (DOD), 2 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 115

UNESCO sites7

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,319 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.5M (2019)

Travel guide

Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa. From the picture-perfect coasts of Zanzibar to the world-renowned wildlife of the Serengeti, from the snowy slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to the coral houses of Mikindani, Tanzania is the heart and soul of East Africa. Tanzania has several national parks and game reserves, where you can see some of the finest African flora and fauna.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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

Upcoming public holidays

October 14, 2026Siku ya Nyerere

December 9, 2026Siku ya Uhuru

December 25, 2026Krismasi

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