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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Student visa (Student Visa (Long-term))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 10 days
- Fee
- $250 USD
- Validity
- Duration of academic program exceeding 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
For academic programs exceeding 90 days at registered institutions in Tanzania. Students must obtain admission from an accredited university, college, or approved institution.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Full-time academic study at registered institutions for programs exceeding 90 days
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, recent color photo with white background
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, scholarship letters, sponsorship letters; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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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: $250 USD
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Proof of enrollment
Provide proof of enrolment or admission from the school, university or training provider.
Must be current: Yes; Must be original: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain admission letter and registration documents from accredited institution in Tanzania, proof of funds
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Online application
Complete online application form and upload admission documents as single PDF
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of $250 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
Student visa (Student Visa (Short-term))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 10 days
- Fee
- $50 USD
- Validity
- 90 days or duration of program
- Entry
- Single entry
For academic programs not exceeding 90 days including research, internship, volunteering, exchange programs, and language courses up to 6 months.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Academic study, research, internship, volunteering, exchange programs at registered institutions
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
-
Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Passport-sized photograph, recent color photo with white background
-
Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
-
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/
-
Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit/debit card online; Amount: $50 USD
-
Proof of enrollment
Provide proof of enrolment or admission from the school, university or training provider.
Must be current: Yes; Must be original: Yes
How to apply
-
Document gathering
Obtain admission letter and registration documents from accredited institution in Tanzania
-
Online application
Complete online application form and upload admission documents as single PDF
-
Fee payment
Pay visa fee of $50 USD online using credit or debit card
-
Processing wait
Wait for visa processing, typically 10 business days
-
Visa collection
Receive e-Visa approval via email and present grant notice upon arrival