Tanzania Visa on Arrival and eVisa Help for Dallas Travelers
U.S. passport holders need a visa to enter Tanzania. Travelers can apply for an eVisa before departure or obtain a tourist visa on arrival under the current rules. A round-trip ticket and proof of sufficient funds may be requested. Travelers should also keep strong passport validity for the trip, and anyone going to Zanzibar should check its separate local insurance requirement.
AA Passport & Visa Expedite Services helps Dallas and Richardson travelers prepare their passport before a Tanzania visa application or visa-on-arrival trip. If your passport is expired, damaged, or short on validity, our team can help you review renewal or replacement options. Making sure the passport is ready before applying for an eVisa prevents having to change application details later. Call 972-231-1600 for help.
Tanzania – Passport and Visa Required
Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens
NOTE:
As of November 11, 2019, the Embassy of Tanzania no longer issues sticker visa in the passport. Tanzania is now offering an “E-Visa”. Travel the World Visas will be able to assist you with the E-visa application – see requirements below (you can send all the required dcuments by e-mail at info@world-visa.com (Processing Time: 10 TO 12 business days – US PASSPORT HOLDERS ONLY. NO RUSH PROCESSING FOR E-VISA)
TOURIST VISA
- Scanned colored copy of a valid and signed U. S. Passport Data page (valid at least 6 months beyond the date of entry; with at least one blank visa page)
- One Visa Application Form completed and signed. NOTE: Please provide us your PORT OF ENTRY AND PORT OF EXIT (in Tanzania)
- One Passport Type Photograph (with clear or white background) – MUST be colored and in jpg format (good resolution)
- Airline return ticket (in pdf format)
- AA Passport Service order form
BUSINESS VISA
- Scanned colored copy of a valid and signed U. S. Passport Data page (valid at least 6 months beyond the date of entry; with at least one blank visa page)
- One Visa Application Form completed and signed. NOTE: Please provide us your PORT OF ENTRY AND PORT OF EXIT (in Tanzania)
- One Passport Type Photograph (with clear or white background) – MUST be colored and in jpg format (good resolution)
- Airline return ticket (in pdf format)
- A work contract or any proof of the work/assignment to be performed within a period not exceeding three months or a Business Letter from U.S. company (in pdf format)
- Travel the World Visas Service Order Form
For Multiple entries, additional requirements needed:
1) Copy of the valid passport or national ID of the person to be visited in Tanzania (host)
2) Invitation letter from the host in Tanzania detailing the reason and frequency of visit or attached certificate of marriage of a spouse and a passport/national ID (of the applicant comesto visit spouse).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do U.S. citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. U.S. passport holders need a visa to enter Tanzania. Keep your passport and entry documents consistent with your itinerary. If you need passport renewal or replacement before your Tanzania trip, AA Passport & Visa Expedite Services can help Dallas-area travelers at 972-231-1600.
Can I get a Tanzania visa on arrival?
Yes. A tourist visa can generally be obtained on arrival, or travelers can apply for an eVisa before departure. Use the same passport for the application or arrival form that you will carry on the trip. Save the approval or confirmation with your travel documents before departure.
What supporting documents may be requested?
Travelers should be prepared with a round-trip ticket and evidence of sufficient funds for the stay. Review the requirement before departure and make sure it matches your passport and itinerary. Keeping the supporting documents organized can reduce delays during check-in or border processing.
Do I need special insurance for Zanzibar?
Travelers going to Zanzibar should review the separate local travel-insurance requirement before arrival. Review the requirement before departure and make sure it matches your passport and itinerary. Keeping the supporting documents organized can reduce delays during check-in or border processing.
Can AA Passport help before my Tanzania trip?
Yes. AA Passport & Visa Expedite Services helps travelers in Dallas, Richardson, and the DFW Metroplex with passport renewal, replacement, and travel-document preparation before a Tanzania trip. We can help make sure your passport details are current before you travel. For assistance, call 972-231-1600.
