Do Indians need a visa for Tanzania?

The rule

E-visa at visa.immigration.go.tz (USD 50); also issued on arrival at the airports and main borders. Zanzibar visitors pay the mandatory insurance separately.

• Official source

What "E-visa before travel" means for Indians

An e-visa is applied for and issued online before travel, with the approval linked to the passport number. Indians upload a passport scan, a photo and, depending on the route, proof of accommodation, funds and a return booking, then pay the government fee of ₹4,731. Decisions for Tanzania typically take 5–12 working days; the approval must exist before the airline lets you board, and the stay is Ordinary visa, up to 90 days single entry.

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. Print or save the approval: airlines verify it at check-in and some borders ask to see it again. 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 Ordinary visa, up to 90 days single entry, 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 India 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: E-visa at visa.immigration.go.tz (USD 50); also issued on arrival at the airports and main borders. Zanzibar visitors pay the mandatory insurance separately. 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 2026-10-30. 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 India 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? Government fee by entry type: single entry ₹4,731, multiple entry ₹9,462 per traveller, plus ₹910 Vistolane filing fee. From ₹5,641 all-in for the default option.

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? Decisions take up to 10 working days; apply at least two weeks before you fly. Visiting Zanzibar: mandatory travel insurance (USD 44) is bought on arrival. Passport valid 6 months beyond arrival with one blank page. The Tanzania checklist in your portal is built from the official list, so nothing extra is asked for.

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 the Tanzania ordinary e-Visa (single or multiple entry) before you fly; it is not a visa on arrival.

How long can I stay in Tanzania on this visa? Up to 90 days; entry: single or multiple (your choice); validity 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 Indians travel without a visa

• Thailand: Visa-free
• Malaysia: Visa-free
• Nepal: Visa-free
• Bhutan: Visa-free
• Maldives: Visa on arrival
• Mauritius: Visa-free
• Qatar: Visa on arrival
• Jordan: Visa on arrival
• Hong Kong: Visa-free
• Philippines: Visa-free

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