Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
The official link goes to visa.immigration.go.tz. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Tanzania entry rules for Swiss citizens.
| Verdict | e-Visa before you fly |
|---|---|
| Document | Tanzania e-Visa (ordinary/tourist visa, single entry); visa on arrival also possible |
| Fee | USD 50 (single entry) |
| Stay | Up to 90 days (3 months) per visit |
| Validity | Single entry, valid up to 90 days |
| When to apply | Apply online before travel; official processing time up to 10 days |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Swiss passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Tanzania entry requirements.
Skip the form. $9.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Tanzania eVisa on visa.immigration.go.tz for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $9.99 plus the US$50 single entry (US$100 for US passports) government fee at cost. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Swiss passport.
Apply online at visa.immigration.go.tz before travel (official processing time up to 10 days). Your nationality is on the immigration portal's list for both online and on-arrival visas, so a single-entry visa can also be issued on arrival at main entry points if all requirements are met (no multiple-entry visa on arrival). Show a return/onward ticket on arrival. The ordinary (tourist) visa does not allow business; business visitors need the USD 250 business visa. Mandatory Tanzanian government inbound travel insurance for all non-resident visitors, even if you hold your own policy: covers up to 92 days; buy it only for your first port of entry - National Insurance Corporation (NIC) if you land on the mainland first, Zanzibar Insurance Corporation (ZIC, visitzanzibar.go.tz) if you land in Zanzibar first - online beforehand or on arrival; entry can be refused without it. Zanzibar since 1 Oct 2024 (USD 44 per person per Tanzanian embassy notice); mainland since 1 Oct 2026 (NIC price not shown on official pages read; reported as USD 44). ZIC policies bought before 1 Oct 2026 also cover a mainland first entry.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months' validity from the date of arrival.
Recent changes in Tanzania.
- 2026-05-18 — Ebola screening introduced for arrivals from Uganda and DRC (screening for Uganda ended after WHO declared that outbreak over on 27 Aug 2026).
- 2026-09-04 — Insurance (Inbound Travel Insurance) Regulations, 2026 published.
- 2026-10-01 — Mandatory inbound travel insurance extended from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania; NIC sells mainland policies, ZIC Zanzibar policies; buy for your first port of entry only.
The short answers.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Swiss citizens apply online for the Tanzania e-Visa (ordinary/tourist visa, single entry); visa on arrival also possible before travelling for stays of up to 90 days (3 months) per visit.
How much does it cost for Swiss citizens?
USD 50 (single entry). Fees change, so confirm on the official site before you pay.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Tanzania?
Up to 90 days (3 months) per visit. Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Swiss citizens apply?
Apply online before travel; official processing time up to 10 days.
Where do Swiss citizens apply?
On the official site, visa.immigration.go.tz. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $9.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Tanzania visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.