Medical Treatment Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 10 days
- Fee
- $50 USD
- Validity
- Duration of treatment up to 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Single entry visa for visitors seeking short-term health treatment in Tanzania. Valid for up to 3 months.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Seeking medical treatment at registered healthcare facilities in Tanzania
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Health
Must have confirmed appointment or admission at Tanzanian medical facility
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever if arriving from endemic countries
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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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, sponsor letters, medical insurance; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds to cover medical treatment and stay
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from hospital or medical facility in Tanzania confirming appointment and treatment plan, addressed to Commissioner General of Immigration
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Medical documents from treating physician or hospital in Tanzania; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Tanzania e-Visa Application Form; Form url: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit/debit card online; Amount: $50 USD
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain letter from Tanzanian hospital or medical facility confirming treatment appointment, medical records, and proof of funds for treatment
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Online application
Complete online visa application and upload medical invitation letter and supporting documents
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of $50 USD online using credit or debit card
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing, typically 10 business days
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Visa collection
Receive e-Visa approval via email and present grant notice upon arrival