Cocos (Keeling) IslandsTanzania: Visa on arrival
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Tanzania
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.
Cocos (Keeling) Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Australia passport. See the Australia passport.
Source: it.tzembassy.go.tz (checked October 3, 2026).
Travelling the other way? Tanzania passport holders visiting Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Visa required.
Other visa-free destinations for Australia passport holders
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.
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.