INFORMATION ABOUT VISAS & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Requirements for all Visa Types

1. A completed visa application form, signed by applicant.

2. The actual passport valid for at least 6 months.

3. Two passport sized photographs recently taken.

4. A prepaid self-addressed envelope to facilitate return of passport by the most secure mail

   • Be sure you are able to track it.

   • FedEx and UPS are accepted.

   N.B: The Embassy shall NOT be responsible for any loss or damage which occurred due to poor packaging, or that which occurred at courier handling facility.

5. Provide flight itinerary, ticket or tour operator package receipt.

6. People traveling for specific reasons other than tourism must submit a letter from their organization or office. These include but not limited to volunteers, people attending meetings & conferences, studies, diplomatic, official and any other business not mentioned here.

7. Parental Approval for minors:
   Visa applications for minors under 18 years traveling alone or with only one parent/legal guardians should be accompanied by:

    

   • A notarized letter, jointly signed by parents or legal guardians approving the minor to travel.

   • A copy of their ID

8. Visa Fee: US Passport holder $ 100, Non US $50. Modes of payment accepted:

   • Money Order or Cashier’s Check.

   • Company or Organization Checks

   • Personal Checks – Should be accompanied by a copy of valid driver’s license or simply write the driver’s license number on the check

   • Cash is NOT accepted.

   • All checks and money orders should be made Payable to the Embassy of Tanzania, Washington DC.

   • All credit cards accepted, EXCEPT AMERICAN EXPRESS. Please click here to download a form for credid card payment.

   N.B: Visa Fee is NON REFUNDABLE.