Transit Visa
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 7 days
- Processing time
- 10 days
- Fee
- $30 USD
- Validity
- 7 days
- Entry
- Single entry
For travelers transiting through Tanzania to another destination outside the United Republic. Allows leaving the airport during layover. Not for tourism or other purposes.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Transiting through Tanzania to another destination outside the country
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, cash, credit cards; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for transit period
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Tanzania Transit Visa Application Form; Form url: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever if arriving from endemic countries (including 12+ hour airport transit)
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit/debit card online; Amount: $30 USD
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather onward ticket to destination country, entry visa or proof of arrangements for destination country, and proof of sufficient funds
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Online application
Complete online transit visa application with transit details and onward travel information
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Fee payment
Pay transit visa fee of $30 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