Before the safari. Before the summit.

Tanzania visas
& entry insurance.

Prepare your eVisa and the inbound insurance for your first arrival in mainland Tanzania or Zanzibar. Start with the official portals and keep the right documents ready.

Visa guidance reviewed 14 September 2026 · Insurance checked 6 October 2026
01 / Prepare your documents

Have the essentials
ready before you start.

Passport

Check at least six months of validity and an unused visa page. Prepare a clear scan of your passport’s biographical page.

Photograph

Prepare the photograph requested by the application. Follow the portal’s current format and upload-size instructions.

Travel details

Keep your arrival, departure, accommodation and local contact details together. Use the actual information from your confirmed itinerary.

Supporting documents

Have your return or onward travel details ready, plus any invitation or supporting letter required for your purpose of travel.

Check the Immigration document requirements and Tanzanian Embassy’s visa guidance for your category.

02 / Nationality and purpose matter

Tanzania visa fees
& eligibility.

These are common tourism fees published by the Tanzanian Embassy. Exemptions, special cases and other travel purposes can change which category applies. Confirm the fee in the official application before paying.

Common tourism visa fees · USD · government charges only
CategoryPublished feeCheck before applying
Ordinary / single-entry tourist visaUS$50Commonly used by eligible non-US tourists; confirm your nationality’s conditions.
US citizens travelling for tourismUS$100The Embassy lists a multiple-entry visa valid for 12 months; this does not mean a continuous 12-month stay.

Source: Embassy of Tanzania — visa information and fees.

Check exemption and referral status first.

Some travellers are visa-exempt; others need advance clearance. Use the current Immigration guidelines rather than an old nationality list. Referral applicants should obtain clearance before making travel reservations. Visa-on-arrival eligibility must also be checked for your passport and entry point.

03 / The application process

From your itinerary
to your travel documents.

  1. 01

    Confirm the right category

    Match your passport, purpose and planned stay to the government guidance. A safari holiday and a volunteer placement need different checks.

  2. 02

    Apply through the official portal

    Use an email address you can access, enter the requested details carefully and retain your application reference. Cross-check names and passport numbers before submitting.

  3. 03

    Upload, review and pay

    Supply the requested documents, then follow the government payment instructions. Keep the payment receipt and application reference together.

  4. 04

    Check the decision and prepare to travel

    Track the application through the portal. Once granted, check the visa details and keep a printed and offline copy with your passport and booking documents.

Immigration quotes ten days for standard online processing, with referral applications handled differently. Apply well ahead; this is not a guaranteed turnaround. See official processing guidance.

Mainland Tanzania & Zanzibar / Before arrival

Entry insurance.
Start with your arrival point.

Foreign visitors subject to the inbound insurance requirement must obtain the prescribed cover. Mainland implementation began on 1 October 2026. Use the official insurer for your first point of entry and arrange your policy before travelling.

First entry / Mainland Tanzania

National Insurance Corporation (NIC)

For your initial arrival through a mainland airport, seaport or land border.

Official NIC insurance portal

Visiting both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar? NIC confirms that a valid inbound policy obtained at your first point of entry can cover subsequent travel between the two, subject to its terms. You do not need to buy a second mandatory policy just because your covered journey includes both.

Check eligibility, exemptions, the current premium, dates and benefits on the official portal. Keep your certificate available offline. Insurance charges are separate from visa fees and are included in a Pinnacle package only when your written quote expressly includes them.

Also confirm suitable personal travel cover for your activities, medical needs and evacuation. For a mountain trek, ask your insurer about the maximum altitude and helicopter rescue; an entry certificate alone does not confirm these benefits.

Insurance guidance checked 6 October 2026 · Government entry guidance · NIC guidance for journeys visiting both

04 / Match the documents to the journey

Tourism, Zanzibar
or volunteering?

Safari & Kilimanjaro

For a Pinnacle booking, ask us for the correct itinerary, hotel and local contact information. Your application should match the trip you will actually take.

Ask about your booking details

Continuing to Zanzibar

Keep your valid first-entry insurance certificate with your travel paperwork. Check its dates and terms for your mainland and island journey.

Choose the official insurance portal

Volunteering & placements

Before committing to a placement, agree the role and duration with the host and confirm the correct entry, residence and any professional permissions with the relevant authorities. Each placement requires written host acceptance.

Check official permit guidanceExplore volunteering in Tanzania
05 / Common questions

Before you press
submit.

Where do I apply for a Tanzania eVisa?

Use the Tanzania Immigration eVisa portal linked on this page. Pinnacle Tanzania provides travel-planning guidance; we do not issue visas or take government visa payments.

Do all travellers need a Tanzania visa?

No. Eligibility depends on your nationality, passport and purpose of travel. Check the government’s current exemption and referral lists before choosing how to apply.

Can Pinnacle guarantee approval or a faster decision?

No. Immigration controls the decision and timing. We can help confirmed Pinnacle guests check itinerary details and provide accurate booking information for their application.

Can I volunteer on a tourist visa?

Do not assume a tourism visa authorises volunteering. Confirm the correct entry permission and any work or residence requirements with the host institution and Immigration before travel or starting a role.

This guide is general information. Immigration determines eligibility and admission. For a nationality-specific or unusual case, contact Tanzania Immigration or the relevant Tanzanian mission.