Do Singaporean citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
The official link goes to us.tzembassy.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 Singaporean citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (visitor's pass on arrival) |
| Stay | Up to 3 months (90 days), visitor's pass |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Singaporean passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Tanzania entry requirements.
The details for a Singaporean passport.
Visa not required: visitor's pass issued on arrival, valid up to 3 months (90 days). Exempt as a Commonwealth country not among the exceptions (immigration portal) and on the Tanzania embassy no-visa list. Show a return/onward ticket on arrival. 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 Singaporean citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
No. Singaporean citizens don’t need a visa for Tanzania for stays of up to 3 months (90 days), visitor's pass.
How long can Singaporean citizens stay in Tanzania?
Up to 3 months (90 days), visitor's pass. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Singaporean citizens apply?
On the official site, us.tzembassy.go.tz. NUM links it and never charges for the link.
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.