Visa Procurement
Please be advised that visa requirements are subject to change and that visa procurement is the responsibility of the traveller and not On The Go Tours. Please also ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of departure from Tanzania.
African countries are in a continual state of political flux and visa requirements can change overnight. It is essential that you check visa requirements of every country you will be visiting in Africa with the local embassy, consulate or a reputable visa handling company for the most up to date visa information before you travel.
Vaccination Certificates: Some African countries still require you to show proof of either COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours before departure. In addition to this, anyone travelling from a Yellow Fever infected may also be required to show Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate upon arrival to be granted entry. Entry and exit requirements may be announced and altered at short notice so it is essential you check these requirements before you travel.
Tanzania visa requirements
Most nationalities require a visa to enter Tanzania and this includes UK, USA, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and South African passport holders. For these nationalities it's possible to get a visa, which is valid for 3 months, upon arrival or you can apply for an e-visa before you travel.
Arrivals to Kilimanjaro Airport
Please note that Kilimanjaro airport has changed its way of handling visas on arrival. Previously, you could either get a visa on arrival by waiting in a small queue or you could get it online. We now strongly recommend that all travelers apply for e-visas in advance online at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ for all trips.Please be advised that the online process does require a lot of information. However, once complete, visas are issued within a few days. If you DO NOT have an e-visa, you will need to go through the following steps on arrival:
- Queue for a Government Control Number
- Queue again to pay for this at the bank
- Queue again to have the visa issued
- Queue again for Immigration to check the visa
This process can take up to two hours to complete and is certainly not the best way to start your holiday in Tanzania.
Zanzibar visa requirements
The archipelago of Zanzibar is part of the country of Tanzania and therefore the same visa regulations and procedures apply. For those flying straight into Zanzibar, it's possible to obtain a visa on arrival at the airport. Ensure you have cash with you to pay for the visa as card payments are not always accepted.
See Also
For more useful information to help plan your visit to Tanzania check out our handy Travel Guide resources below:
Best Places to Visit - the best national parks and sites to see in TanzaniaBest Time to Visit - Tanzania's climate and seasons
Top Travel Tips - money, health and travelling with children in Tanzania
About Overland Safaris - what to expect on an overland expedition in Africa
About Lodge Safaris - all you need to know about lodge accommodated safaris
The Great Migration - our guide to this incredible spectacle
Safari Wildlife Guide - where to find Africa's most iconic wildlife
Spotting Africa's Big 5 - our guide to the Big 5 and the best places to find them
