Tanzania, United Republic of
General visa requirements for travelling to Tanzania, United Republic of. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic/Official Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 5-10 business days
- Fee
- Free (Gratis)
- Validity
- As per official mission requirements
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For diplomatic, service, or official passport holders and their dependents entering Tanzania for official purposes. Gratis visa issued free of charge except when traveling in unofficial capacity.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Official government business, diplomatic missions, international organization assignments
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-sized photographs
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel confirmation; Must cover full stay: No
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Note Verbale from the mission or international organization
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa Application Form
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain Note Verbale from your mission or sponsoring organization, diplomatic/official passport, hotel confirmation
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Document submission
Submit application with completed visa form and supporting documents to nearest Tanzanian embassy or consulate
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing and approval from immigration authorities
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Visa collection
Collect visa from embassy or receive approval for visa on arrival