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.
How Tanzania compares in Africa
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Tanzania uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | eVisa — apply online (or VFS sticker) | Tourist eVisa: GRATIS (visa fee waived for Indians). VFS service fee around ₹1,990 if applying through VFS. | Usually 5–10 working days |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
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/
Is a Tanzania visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 72/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Tanzania visa online or on arrival?
Tanzania uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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