Visa Procurement
Please be advised that visa requirements are subject to change and that visa procurement is the responsibility of the traveler and not On The Go Tours. Please also ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of departure from Tanzania.
African countries are in a continual state of political flux and visa requirements can change overnight. It is essential that you check visa requirements of every country you will be visiting in Africa with the local embassy, consulate or a reputable visa handling company for the most up to date visa information before you travel.
Vaccination Certificates: To enter Tanzania you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk. Entry and exit requirements may be announced and altered at short notice so it is essential you check these requirements before you travel.
Tanzania visa requirements
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Tanzania. UK, USA, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand passport holders can get a visa, which is valid for 3 months, upon arrival or in advance from the Tanzania embassy. South African passport holders do not require a visa to visit Tanzania for up to 90 days.
Arrivals to Kilimanjaro Airport
Please note that Kilimanjaro airport has changed its way of handling visas on arrival. Previously, you could either get a visa on arrival by waiting in a small queue or you could get it online. We now strongly recommend that all travelers apply for e-visas in advance online at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ for all trips.Please be advised that the online process does require a lot of information. However, once complete, visas are issued within a few days. If you DO NOT have an e-visa, you will need to go through the following steps on arrival:
- Queue for a Government Control Number
- Queue again to pay for this at the bank
- Queue again to have the visa issued
- Queue again for Immigration to check the visa
This process can take up to two hours to complete and is certainly not the best way to start your holiday in Tanzania.
Zanzibar visa requirements
The archipelago of Zanzibar is part of the country of Tanzania and therefore the same visa regulations and procedures apply. For those flying straight into Zanzibar, it's possible to obtain a visa on arrival at the airport. Ensure you have cash with you to pay for the visa as card payments are not always accepted.
Starting, 01 October 2024, Zanzibar requires all visitors to the island to obtain the ‘Mandatory Inbound Travel Insurance’ from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC) for the duration of their stay (up to 92 days). The mandatory insurance costs USD 44 per person and must be purchased in advance and in addition to any existing travel insurance you may possess. Failure to comply with this mandatory requirement may result in travelers being denied entry to Zanzibar. To purchase the ‘Mandatory Inbound Travel Insurance’ please visit: https://visitzanzibar.go.tz
See Also
For more useful information to help plan your visit to Tanzania check out our handy Travel Guide resources below:
Best Places to Visit - the best national parks and sites to see in TanzaniaBest Time to Visit - Tanzania's climate and seasons
Top Travel Tips - money, health and travelling with children in Tanzania
About Overland Safaris - what to expect on an overland expedition in Africa
About Lodge Safaris - all you need to know about lodge accommodated safaris
The Great Migration - our guide to this incredible spectacle
Safari Wildlife Guide - where to find Africa's most iconic wildlife
Spotting Africa's Big 5 - our guide to the Big 5 and the best places to find them
Kenya Vs Tanzania - compare East Africa's safari heavyweights
