How Indian passport holders get a visa for Tanzania: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online before travel
- Government fee: USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400
- Processing time: Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel
- Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 72/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months with 1 blank page
- Digital passport photo
- Passport bio-page scan
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking / host invitation
- Yellow fever certificate (mandatory if arriving from endemic country)
- Travel itinerary
How & where to apply
Apply on Tanzania's official immigration eVisa portal. Pay online by card. Tanzania eVisa portal (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at JNIA Dar es Salaam / Kilimanjaro without clearing immigration is visa-free.
Good to know
Apply via visa.immigration.go.tz only. India is not endemic, so no yellow fever cert needed if flying direct from India — required if you transit Kenya/Ethiopia/Uganda/Rwanda. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.immigration.go.tz/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Tanzania?
eVisa — apply online before travel. Apply via visa.immigration.go.tz only. India is not endemic, so no yellow fever cert needed if flying direct from India — required if you transit Kenya/Ethiopia/Uganda/Rwanda.
What documents do Indians need for a Tanzania visa?
Passport valid 6+ months with 1 blank page; Digital passport photo; Passport bio-page scan; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking / host invitation; Yellow fever certificate (mandatory if arriving from endemic country); Travel itinerary
How long does a Tanzania visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel. Government fee: USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400. Maximum stay: Up to 90 days per entry.
How do Indians apply for a Tanzania visa?
Apply on Tanzania's official immigration eVisa portal. Pay online by card. Official source: https://www.immigration.go.tz/