Do Bangladeshis need a visa for Tanzania?

The rule

Referral-visa nationality: prior approval from the Commissioner General before a visa is issued.

• Official source

What "Visa required" means for Bangladeshis

Visa required means Bangladeshis must hold a visa issued by Tanzania before travelling. The application is filed online, the government fee of ₹4,731 is paid and the passport is returned with the visa. Published decision windows for Tanzania are 5–12 working days; the visa allows a stay of up to 90 days.

Before you apply

Apply as soon as the dates are fixed. Check that the passport has two blank pages and six months of validity, that the name on the booking matches the passport exactly and that bank statements cover the last three to six months without a sudden large deposit. Appointment slots at visa application centres fill up before holidays, so book biometrics first and gather documents around that date. Vistolane runs the document checks before filing and shows the guaranteed filing date before you pay.

At the Tanzania border and during the stay

Tanzania sets a stay of up to 90 days, single, on a visa valid for 90 days. The date written at the border is the one that counts, not the visa validity. Overstaying, even by a day, is recorded, usually fined and can lead to a refusal on the next application for Tanzania and for countries that share immigration data. Extensions, where they exist, are applied for inside the country before the stay ends; a new entry is not an extension and repeated back-to-back visits are refused at many borders.

When this rule does not apply

This answer is for ordinary Bangladesh passports and short visits: tourism, visiting family and friends and business meetings without local employment. Study, work, family reunion, medical treatment and long stays follow different routes with their own fees and documents, listed on the Tanzania destination page. Note for this rule: Referral-visa nationality: prior approval from the Commissioner General before a visa is issued. Diplomatic and official passports, dual nationals travelling on a second passport and holders of a residence permit for a third country can fall under different rules; when in doubt, the official source linked above decides.

How this answer is kept current

The rule comes from Tanzania's own immigration authority or official e-visa portal and was last verified on 2026-11-05. The Vistolane operations team re-checks it when the government announces a change, and the page updates the same day. Airline summaries, travel forums and agency websites are never used as the source.

Tanzania for Bangladesh passport holders: costs, documents and timing

Tanzania: E-visa for Serengeti and Zanzibar, business and volunteer routes. Government fee, filing date and the expected decision window are shown before you pay.

Tanzania's online visa portal issues a single-entry ordinary visa (USD 50, stay up to 90 days) or a multiple-entry visa (USD 100, valid 12 months). Zanzibar also requires mandatory travel insurance bought on arrival.

How much does a Tanzania visa cost? From ₹5,641 per traveller all-in: ₹4,731 government fee plus ₹910 Vistolane filing fee. Premium ₹0, Business ₹0.

How long does a Tanzania visa take? 5–12 working days (about 12 days); visa.immigration.go.tz publishes 5–10 working days. Vistolane shows the document deadline and filing date before you pay; the decision itself is the authority's.

What documents do I need for a Tanzania visa? A passport valid for the full stay, a recent photo, the completed form, flight and accommodation bookings, three to six months of bank statements and proof of ties such as an employment letter. Students add the admission letter and tuition evidence; workers add the sponsor's offer. The Tanzania checklist on this page is the one Vistolane files with.

How much bank balance do I need for a Tanzania visa? About ₹94,620 for a tourist visit, rising to ₹94.62 lakh for the most demanding route, held steadily over three to six months rather than deposited last week. This is Vistolane's planning guideline, not an official minimum: Tanzania publishes no fixed figure unless its checklist states one.

Can I apply for the Tanzania visa online, or is it visa on arrival? Online. Tanzania issues an e-visa; it is not a visa on arrival, so apply and receive the approval before you fly.

How long can I stay in Tanzania on this visa? Up to 90 days, single entry, valid 90 days. Overstaying affects every future application, so count days from the entry stamp.

Is an interview or biometrics required for Tanzania? No. Tanzania decides on the documents; there is no interview and no biometrics appointment for this route.

Applying for the Tanzania visa

Why are Tanzania visas refused? Bank statements that do not match the trip, weak evidence of ties or purpose, inconsistent bookings and form errors that contradict the passport. Each document is checked against the Tanzania list before Vistolane files it, and a refusal letter is decoded within 24 hours if you were refused before.

Can I apply for the Tanzania visa myself? Yes. The checklist on this page is the one Vistolane uses. Most applicants let Vistolane file the tourist and student routes because the guaranteed filing date and document checks remove the two main causes of refusal; other routes are matched with a licensed specialist.

Where else Bangladeshis travel without a visa

• Maldives: Visa on arrival
• Nepal: Visa-free
• Bhutan: Visa-free

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