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Everthing you need to know about Tanzania visa

tanzania-visa-image Except for the citizens of some African countries and Asian nations like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau, a visa is must for foreign travelers including citizens of the UK to enter Tanzania.

This east-African country is known for its rich wilderness and stunning geographical conditions. The country’s 38 percent land area is set aside inside protected areas of conservation, and this makes Tanzania a perfect spot for tourists who wish to enjoy the magic of nature. In the past one decade, the number of foreign nationals visiting Tanzania have increased dramatically, and as a result, this sector contributed more than 17 percent of the country’s GDP.

Citizens of the United Kingdom can travel to Tanzania either by obtaining a visa on port of arrival or by applying for an e-visa some days before the travel. If the traveler neither wishes to opt visa on arrival or e-visa, he or she can choose a traditional visa by approaching the Tanzanian consulate.

Tanzania visa on arrival

Tourists from UK traveling to Tanzania can obtain a Tanzania visa at the port of entry. The foreign national should understand that a visa on arrival will be issued only if he or she fulfills all kinds of immigration requirements. In some cases, you will be asked to provide the return flight ticket details, and if you fail to do so, they will not issue the visa.

Ports where visa on arrival can be obtained

Visa on arrival is available at airports including Dar-es-salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport and Zanzibar International Airport. Foreign nationals can also obtain visa on arrival by visiting entry ports like Namanga (Tanzania - Kenya Border Post to the North), Tunduma (Tanzania - Malawi Border post to the South), Taveta and Holili (Tanzania - Kenya Border post to the North East).

Special note: It should be also noted that the Tanzania government may phase out this ‘visa on arrival’ privilege any time, and to avoid hassles like these, it is always better to opt for an e-visa. The traveler should also understand that multiple-entry visas will not be available for people who seeks ‘visa on arrival’ from Tanzania’s main ports.

What is a Tanzanian e-visa?

A Tanzanian e-visa is basically an electronic document issued by the government of Tanzania to foreign nationals that will allow them to travel across the nation legally.

It was in 2016 that Tanzania introduced the e-visa application privilege, and it was aimed to attract more tourists to the country. The online e-visa application procedure is very easy, and it allows the traveler to obtain the electronic document at their fingertips.

Normal visas to visit Tanzania

Citizens of the United Kingdom can also obtain visa by visiting the Tanzania High Commission office in London. Before visiting the high commission, you should click this link (https://tzhc.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/NEW-VISA-APPLICATION-FORM-FROM-MARCH-2018-2.pdf) and should take the print out of the application form. UK citizens should fill this application form in block letters and should submit it in the High Commission office to obtain a Tanzanian visa.

Different types of Tanzania visas

Please find below the different types of visas offered to foreign nationals by Tanzanian authorities.

Tanzania tourist visa

Citizens of the United Kingdom can apply for a tourist visa if they are visiting the country for tourist-related activities. In usual cases, the tourist visa will offer single entry, and the maximum period of stay will be 90 days.

Requirements to get a Tanzania tourist e-visa

In order to obtain a Tanzania e-visa, the applicant should submit his passport, and it should have at least three blank pages. Out of these three blank passport pages, two of them must be facing each other. The passport should also have six months validity.

The foreign national should also submit a photograph along with the completed visa application form. Tanzania tourist visa applicants can take photos using their digital camera. However, applicants should make sure that the size of the photo ranges from 1 MB to 15 MB, and it should be saved in formats like jpg, jpeg or png.

While taking the photo, always make sure that you are facing directly on the camera. Please note that photographs with weird expressions and squinting will result in the denial of visa.

Special note: Foreign nationals who have traveled across yellow fever risk area should submit the yellow fever certificate to obtain Tanzania visa.

Tanzania transit visa

Transit visas are basically documents that allow foreign nationals to stay in Tanzania for some time while traveling to a different destination country. For citizens of the United Kingdom, obtaining a transit visa is not necessary.

Even though United Kingdom citizens are exempt from transit visas, the traveler should produce the documents mentioned below.

The UK citizen should have a valid passport with at least one blank page.
The traveler should hold proof of sufficient funds.
The foreign national should have all the documents needed to travel to the next destination.
The traveler should also confirm with the airlines provider that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change without any prior notice.

Tanzania business e-visa

If you are a UK citizen planning to visit Tanzania for business-related activities or commercial trading purposes, you can apply for Tanzania business e-visa. The fee for Tanzania business visa is determined administratively, and it is always recommended to consult the consulate authorities or entrusted agencies like Visa Genie before sending the application.

Documents required to obtain Tanzania business e-visa

In order to obtain a Tanzania business e-visa, the foreign national should provide digital copies of the documents mentioned below.

The passport should have at least one-year validity, and it should have three blank pages. The foreign national should also submit a photograph.
The applicant should submit a business introduction letter issued by the his or her UK employer. This letter should be addressed to the Tanzanian embassy, and it should be written on the company’s letterhead. This letter should contain all necessary details for visa processing that includes, applicant’s complete name along with personal details, company’s details, purpose of visit, and nature of business activities during the visit to Tanzania. The company should also assure that all the they will take full financial responsibility of the traveler.
A letter of invitation from Tanzanian company is also a must while applying a business e-visa. This letter should be addressed to the High Commission, and it should ensure that all the immigration responsibility of the traveler will be taken care by the Tanzanian entity. The inviting party should also duly sign the letter.
You should complete the visa application form. As completing the visa application form may turn out to be time consuming and complicated, it is always recommended to sought the help of Visa Genie. We will help you to submit the application form correctly according to consular requirements.

Multiple entry e-visas

If you are a businessman who wants to frequently travel to Tanzania, then obtaining a multiple-entry e-visa will be the best option. It should be noted that the maximum validity of a multiple entry e-visa will be twelve months.

Even though the validity of the visa is one year, the foreign national is not permitted to stay continuously in Tanzania, and the maximum number of days he or she can stay after a single entry is 90 days.

Please find below the list of documents needed to apply for multiple entry e-visas;

The applicant should submit the passport and photograph along with the visa application form.
You should submit the scanned copies of host people who are living in Tanzania.
The traveler should submit an invitation letter from the Tanzanian company, as well as an assurance letter from the company he is working currently in the UK.
You can also provide other credible details to prove that you are a person who needs to travel to Tanzania regularly.

Referred Tanzania visa

Referred Tanzania visas are provided to citizens of countries like Pakistan, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Chad, etc and other persons with refugee status. These visas are pretty much different when compared to normal tourist e-visas and business visas.

Referred Tanzania visa applications demand special clearance or permission from the Director of Immigration Officer in Dar es Salaam or the Principal Immigration Officer in Zanzibar.

Documents needed to obtain a referred Tanzania visa

To obtain a referred Tanzania visa, the foreign national should submit the below-mentioned documents.

Visa application form should be submitted along with clear passport size photographs.
Copy of passport and an invitation letter from Tanzanian host. It should be noted that the invitation letter from the Tanzanian host should contain all relevant information like name, postal address, postal code, telephone number and email address.

Important note: In usual cases, referred Tanzania visa will be sanctioned only after 6 to 8 weeks. So, it is highly recommended to book the travel tickets after the issuance of the visa.

Journalism, Research permit, and film visas

For journalists and research personals who wish to visit Tanzania for official purposes, taking a journalism-visa is a must. In order to obtain these visas, the applicants should visit the Tanzania embassy directly. Unfortunately, as of now, no travel agencies can assist you in obtaining these visas.

Documents needed for obtaining journalism visas and film visas

The journalist should submit the completed application form. A cover letter along with synopsis and script of the movie should be provided, and the applicant should also give sufficient details about the equipment which will be carried to the country. If more than one person is planning to visit the country, list of crew members and passport of the accompanying crew should be submitted.