Journalist/Media Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 10-15 business days
- Fee
- $250 USD
- Validity
- Duration of assignment
- Entry
- Single entry
Foreign journalists, photographers, television and film producers, researchers and book writers require both a media permit from Tanzania Information Services (MAELEZO) and an entry visa. Media permit is separate from visa application.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Journalism, photography, film production, television production, research, book writing
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-sized photograph
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: No
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from media organization or Tanzanian host detailing assignment purpose and duration
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Media Permit Application and Visa Application Form; Form url: https://www.tanzania.go.tz/massmedia
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: As per embassy requirements; Amount: $250 USD
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain press credentials, assignment letter from media organization, and employment verification
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Document submission
Apply for media permit from Tanzania Information Services (MAELEZO) in Dar es Salaam
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Fee payment
Pay media permit fees and visa fees as applicable
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Processing wait
Wait for both media permit and visa approval
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Visa collection
Collect approved media permit and visa before travel