# Do Tanzania passport holders need a visa for Austria?

## Answer
Yes. Tanzania passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Austria.

- Requirement: Visa required
- Maximum stay: Length of stay varies
- Scope: Tourism, ordinary passport
- Action before travel: Yes, arrange in advance
- Data confidence: verified

## Context
A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Austria drives on the right, the opposite side to Tanzania. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

- Distance between capitals: 6,337 km, straight line (~7h 57m nonstop)
- Visa-free access context: 138 of 242 nationalities tracked

## Sources and freshness
- Canonical URL: https://visafreemap.com/visa/tanzania/austria/
- Data as of: 2026-10-19
- Official source: [eur-lex.europa.eu](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32018R1806) (checked September 3, 2026)

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.

## Frequently asked questions
### Do Tanzania passport holders need a visa for Austria?
Yes. Tanzania passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Austria.

### How far is Austria from Tanzania?
About 6,337 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 57m nonstop by air.

### What currency is used in Austria?
Euro (EUR).

### What is the emergency number in Austria?
112 / 120 / 122 / 123 / 133 / 140 / 144.

### Does Austria drive on the same side of the road as Tanzania?
Austria drives on the right, the opposite side to Tanzania. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

### What time zone is Austria in?
Vienna (UTC+2).

### What is the nearest airport to Vienna?
Vienna International Airport (VIE), about 19 km away.

### How many countries can enter Austria without a visa?
138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Austria visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

### What nearby countries can Tanzania passport holders visit without a visa instead of Austria?
San Marino.


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