Tanzania Visa for Indians

Only a few countries are exempt from obtaining an online visa to visit Tanzania. The majority of foreign visitors, including Indian citizens, are required to get a Tanzania visa to travel to the country. However, there’s a simple way to travel to Tanzania thanks to their eVisa system.

The online Tanzania visa for Indian travellers was launched on November 26th, 2018. Through an online application, Indian nationals can easily obtain their visa to travel to the country. The eVisa for Tanzania was introduced with the aim of improving security and expediting the visa process at border control and immigration.

Indian citizens can also get a Tanzania visa on arrival when entering the country, although this can involve long queues at the border. Besides the extensive wait, it is necessary to pay a fee, the cost of which is not set and can vary. The new and efficient electronic Tanzania visa system is expected to boost tourism and contribute to border control.

Types of Visa

(a) Single Entry VISA (Ordinary VISA / Tourist VISA)

This Visa is issued for a single entry to a visitor for a period not exceeding three months for the purpose of holidays, business, health treatment, studies, leisure or any other activity legally recognized by the Law.

(b) Multiple VISA

This type of visa is issued to enable a foreigner to come to Tanzania several times within the validity of the visa. Foreigners who, because of the nature of their business or investments need to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania are issued with multiple entry visas. The validity range of this visa is from three months to one year, provided that a single stay shall not exceed ninety days. Applications for a multiple entry visa are usually submitted by local contacts on behalf of the applicants. The fee is US $100 with exception of Pakistan nationals whose specific visa fee is the US $200. 

(c) Transit VISA

A Transit visa is granted to enable the visitor to pass through the United Republic of Tanzania to any other destination abroad. This type of visa is only issued to persons with onward tickets, sufficient funds for transit and an entry visa to the country of destination or any proof that prior arrangements have been made that satisfy this requirement. It is issued for a maximum period of fourteen (7) days and is non-extendable. The standard fee for a Transit visa is US $30.

(d) Business VISA

Business Visa may be issued to persons for the purpose of temporarily conducting business, trade, professional or assignment for a period not exceeding three months and it is not extendable.

(e) Gratis Visa

This type of visa is issued to Diplomatic, Service and Official Passport holders, except when travelling on unofficial capacity in which they are subjected to pay prescribed fees. Holders of UN, SADC, AU Laissez-Passer and other International Organizations recognized by the United Republic of Tanzania are granted gratis visas, except when travelling on non-official capacity in which they are subject to pay for prescribed visa fees.

(f) Referral Cases

There are some countries whose nationals require special clearance from the Commissioner General of Immigration or the Commissioner of Immigration (Zanzibar) prior to issuance of the Visa. These countries fall under the referral visa category. Applicants whose nationals fall under the referral visa category are not advised to book flight tickets or make any reservations before they get their visa.

Visa fee rates:

Fee rates for Ordinary visa is the US $50, except for the following Nationals with their specific visa rates in brackets; Pakistan (US $200), USA-(the US $100), Ireland (the US $100 ), Transit visa is the US $30, while standard Multiple visas is the US $100.

Documents required for Tanzania Visa

• Scanned copy of the first and last page of your passport
• 2 Scanned recent colour photographs. (Photo Specification);
• Confirmed return flight ticket
• Hotel Reservation or Invitation letter (If visiting family or friends)
• Birth Certificate for children
• A work contract or any proof of the work/assignment to be performed within a period not exceeding three months
• Enough funds to support the entire trip to Tanzania

Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.

Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:

1. If Employed:

• Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
• Salary Slips: of last 3 months

     2. If Self Employed:

• Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
• Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
• Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years

3. If Retired:

• Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc

4. If Student

• ID Card: from school, college or institute

5. If Minor

• Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
• Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
• If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
• If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
• Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
• ID Proof: of parents

6. If Visiting a friend or relative

• Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country & assuring the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest's stay in Algeria
• ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
• Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill

7. If Sponsored

• Sponsorship Letter: providing the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
• ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
• Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
• Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, payslips

8. For Business Visa

Introduction/ recommendation letter from:

• One of the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, Government of India;
• Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India;
• Export Promotion Council of India; or Reference number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan.

Registration certificate of the company from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India:

• Income tax documents of the last three years;
• Letter from the company addressed to the embassy, introducing the businessman for visa issuance;
• Invitation letter from the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan;
• Copy of the license (JAWAZ) of the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan.

*Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.