Tanzania Visa

In Tanzania, visas are required by most foreign nationals whether visiting for a holiday or to conduct business.

Tanzania does permit visa free travel for a period of up to three months to some foreign nationals, mainly those from African and Asian countries.

However in most cases, with the exceptions of Kenya and Uganda, these visitors will still have to obtain entry permit clearance.

A Global Visas immigration will be able to advice you of the exact visa requirements for citizens of your country of residence travelling to Tanzania.

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Types of Visas for Tanzania

For foreign nationals from countries who do not receive the three-month visa exemption it will be necessary to apply for a Tanzanian visa.

Tanzanian Tourist visa

In Tanzania, tourist visas may be issued as single or multiple entry permits and are valid for a maximum period of three or six months respectively.

As with short-term visit visas and business visas in many destinations, these time limits are the maximum period that visas can be granted but do not necessarily reflect the grant that will be issued.

Tanzanian Business visa

Tanzanian business visas are also issued for either a single entry of multiple entries and are granted for a maximum duration of three of six months.

As with short term business visit visas in most destinations, a visa of this kind does not constitute a work permit or employment visa and does not entitle the holder to work in Tanzania whether in paid or unpaid employment.

Business visas are a temporary immigration solution designed to allow applicants to engage in a range of business related activities including attending meetings and business conferences and researching potential buyers or suppliers.

Eligibility

All Tanzanian visa applications must be accompanied by a valid passport form the applicant's country of origin. For candidates who are living in a country which is not their country of origin, proof of residence must also be supplied.

In all cases, passports must be valid for a minimum of six months after the duration of the visa.

Where candidates are applying for Tanzanian business visas, a letter from the business contact in Tanzania will be required. The letter must detail the proposed duration and purpose of the trip to Tanzania.

All foreign nationals travelling to Tanzania should be aware that it may be necessary to attend an interview and that supporting documentation may be required.

Spouse Immigration and Dependent Immigration

Short-term visit and business visas for Tanzania do not make specific provisions for family members of the main applicant to travel with them.

Short-term visas do not lead to long term or permanent settlement and require their holders to return to their country of residence when their visa expires.

If the spouse, common law partner, civil partner, or dependent children wish to travel to Tanzania with the main applicant, they will need to apply for a visa individually.

Processing Times and Fees

Visa fees and processing times are subject to change at short notice and both fees and processing times may vary according to the type of visa you require and your nationality.

Your Global Visas consultant will be able to provide precise details of the visa fees and processing times involved for your specific application.

At Global Visas, we provide visa and immigration services for a continually expanding range of destinations worldwide. Our team of specialist immigration lawyers and migration experts will manage your visa application from beginning to end and will ensure that you embark upon the right visa service for your individual needs.

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