Travel visa · Africa · 2026

Tanzania visa for UAE residents (2026)

Tanzania runs an official e-visa system, and most UAE residents apply online before flying. The standard single-entry tourist visa costs US$50; US passport holders pay US$100 for the one-year multiple-entry visa issued to their nationality. Visa on arrival exists at major airports, but online approval removes both the queue and the uncertainty.

Ordinary tourist visa: US$50, single entry, up to 90 days Applies to most nationalities, including UAE passports.
US passports: US$100, multiple entry US citizens are issued a one-year multiple-entry visa instead of the single-entry version.
Official e-visa portal: visa.immigration.go.tz Run by the Immigration Services Department; approvals arrive as a PDF by email.
Visa on arrival: Available at major entry points Offered to most nationalities at Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar, with queues and final discretion at the border.

Visas

Who needs this visa

UAE citizens — obtain the e-visa or a visa on arrival; there is no visa-free agreement.
All residents — the e-visa is open to essentially all nationalities, including Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports.
US passports — pay US$100 for a multiple-entry visa instead of the US$50 single entry.
Where to apply — the official portal visa.immigration.go.tz; visa on arrival at Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar airports.

Document checklist

Passport valid for at least 6 months
Passport bio-page scan
Recent passport-style photo
Confirmed return flight booking
Hotel booking or tour itinerary
Copy of the UAE residence visa
Payment card for the online fee
Yellow fever certificate for arrivals from endemic countries

Process

How it works

Apply on the official portal
45-60 minutes

Create an account on visa.immigration.go.tz, choose the ordinary (tourist) visa and upload the documents.
Pay the fee
Same day

Pay US$50 by card online; US passport holders pay US$100 for the multiple-entry visa.
Wait for approval
Days to a few weeks

Applications are checked manually, so apply well in advance; the approved visa arrives as a PDF by email.
Print the approval
1 day

Carry the printed e-visa confirmation together with the passport it was issued for.
Enter Tanzania
Travel day

Present the passport and e-visa at Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar; the standard stay is up to 90 days.

Fees and rules checked September 2026 — confirm with the application center before booking.

Visa fees

Fee item	Amount
Ordinary visa, single entry	US$50
Multiple-entry visa (issued to US passports)	US$100
Visa on arrival	Same US$50 at major airports; carry cash as a backup
Children	Separate application and fee per traveller

Government fees are set in local currency; service fees are set by the application center. Checked Sep 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Do UAE residents need a visa for Tanzania?

Yes, with almost no exceptions. There is no visa waiver with the UAE, so residents of every nationality apply for the e-visa online or take a visa on arrival at the major airports.

How much is the Tanzania tourist visa?

The ordinary single-entry visa costs US$50 for most nationalities. US passport holders instead pay US$100 for the one-year multiple-entry visa that applies to their citizenship.

E-visa or visa on arrival — which is better?

The e-visa costs the same but removes airport queues and the risk of a border refusal. Official guidance is to apply online well before travel, especially for the peak safari season.

Does the Tanzania visa cover Zanzibar?

Yes, Zanzibar is part of Tanzania and the same visa or e-visa covers arrival there. Local authorities sometimes re-check travel documents at the Zanzibar health desk.