EVisa · checked 3 Nov 2026

Best eVisa for Tanzania

The short answerThe Tanzania eVisa is an online visa application to the Immigration Department, with the decision sent by email. Go to the official site.

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.

At a glance

The Tanzania eVisa in brief.

Fee	US$50 single entry, US$100 multiple entry. US citizens pay US$100.
Stay	Up to 3 months, set by the officer on arrival

Who it’s for

Do you need it?

Travelers whose nationality requires a visa. Nationals of certain listed countries need a referral visa and shouldn’t book flights until it’s granted.

Before you start

What to have ready.

A passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page.
Payment online.
Enough money for your stay.
A return or onward ticket.

Watch outA visa doesn’t guarantee entry, and volunteer work isn’t allowed on a tourist visa.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for Tanzania?

The Tanzania eVisa is an online visa application to the Immigration Department, with the decision sent by email. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the Tanzania eVisa?

Travelers whose nationality requires a visa. Nationals of certain listed countries need a referral visa and shouldn’t book flights until it’s granted.

How much does it cost?

US$50 single entry, US$100 multiple entry. US citizens pay US$100.. Fees change, so confirm it on the official site before you pay.

Does NUM issue the Tanzania eVisa?

No. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service, and we don’t decide applications. We explain what’s needed and link to the official site.

The rest of the trip

Land connected.

Get your data ready before you fly with a Tanzania eSIM. Need anything else? Text NUM.

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