Travel to Tanzania for Austria citizenship

How do I get a visa to Tanzania?

Citizens of countries that require a visa to enter Tanzania and who do not fall under the Referral Visa category can choose one of two options:

• apply for an e-visa (eVisa) online before your trip;
• obtain a Visa on Arrival immediately upon arrival in Tanzania.

For tourist travel, in both cases, an Ordinary Visa (Single Entry Visa) is typically issued, which allows for a single entry and a stay in the country of up to 90 days.

Mandatory Insurance for Tanzania

Starting October 1, 2026, foreign travelers entering mainland Tanzania must have a local Inbound Travel Insurance policy from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC). The cost is 44 USD, and the policy is valid for up to 92 days. You must purchase this policy even if you already have other international travel insurance.

To enter Zanzibar, a separate mandatory insurance policy from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) is required. It also costs 44 USD and is valid for up to 92 days.

Electronic Visa to Tanzania (eVisa)

Citizens of countries that require a visa to enter Tanzania can apply for it online before their trip through the official portal of the Tanzanian Immigration Service.

For a tourist trip, you must apply for an Ordinary Visa (Single Entry Visa). It costs 50 USD and allows you to stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days. A separate rule applies to U.S. citizens—they must apply for a Multiple Entry Visa.

Apply for an eVisa on the official portal

What documents are required for an electronic visa?

For a tourist visa, you must provide:

• a copy of the page in your passport containing your personal information;
• a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of application;
• at least one blank page in your passport;
• a return ticket;
• a completed online application form and declaration;
• a digital photograph;
• proof of payment of the visa fee.

The photograph must be in color, against a solid-color background, in JPG/JPEG format, and no larger than 500 KB. The face must be fully visible in a full-face view.

How do I apply for an eVisa?

1. Go to the official website of the Tanzanian Immigration Service and open the e-Visa Application Form section.
2. Enter your email address, passport number, and the country of passport issuance. The system will then generate an Application ID / User Identification Number, which you can use to continue filling out the application and check its status.
3. Fill out the online application form. You must provide your personal and passport details, travel information, arrival and departure dates, port of entry, place of residence, and purpose of visit.
4. Select the correct visa type. For a tourist trip, choose Ordinary Visa.
5. Upload a photo and the required documents.
6. Review all the information you’ve entered. Once the application is submitted, it is generally no longer possible to change the information in the application form.
7. Pay the visa fee—50 USD for an Ordinary Visa.
8. After successful payment, submit the application for review.
9. You will receive an email confirmation that your application has been accepted.
10. You can check the status of your application online using your Application ID. Once approved, you can download the Visa Grant Notice through the portal.

It is recommended that you submit your application at least 10 days before your planned trip. For citizens of countries in the Referral Visa category, it is officially recommended to apply approximately two months in advance.

An issued eVisa does not guarantee automatic entry: the final decision is made by an immigration officer at the port of entry after verifying your documents and entry requirements.

Visa on Arrival

The second way to obtain a visa is to apply for it immediately upon arrival in Tanzania at an official port of entry.

A Visa on Arrival is available to citizens of countries not included in the Referral Visa list. Stateless persons, refugees, and citizens of Referral Visa countries cannot use the standard Visa on Arrival procedure without prior authorization from the Commissioner General of Immigration.

How to Obtain a Visa on Arrival?

1. Upon arrival in Tanzania, proceed to the Visa on Arrival area or counter at the border crossing.
2. State the purpose of your trip. For tourism, an Ordinary Visa is issued.
3. Fill out the visa application form if required by the border crossing.
4. Present your passport and the necessary supporting documents.
5. Pay the visa fee. For a tourist Ordinary Visa, the fee is 50 USD.
6. An immigration officer will review your documents and the details of your trip.
7. If approved, the visa will be issued while you go through immigration control.

What do you need for a Visa on Arrival?

It is recommended that you prepare:

• a passport valid for at least 6 months;
• at least one blank page in your passport;
• a return ticket;
• proof of accommodation;
• documents confirming the tourist purpose of your trip;
• sufficient funds for the duration of your stay;
• funds to pay the visa fee.

Official regulations explicitly require visitors to have a valid passport and to present a return ticket upon arrival.

Which is better—an eVisa or a Visa on Arrival?

The Tanzanian Immigration Service officially recommends using the online eVisa system. This allows you to receive a decision before your trip and reduces the amount of paperwork upon arrival.

A Visa on Arrival remains available to eligible citizens; however, the final decision on whether to grant a visa and permission to enter the country is made by an immigration officer in each case.