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Tanzania e-Visa: the complete guide

A Serengeti safari or a Zanzibar beach — both are Tanzania, and both need an electronic visa filed in advance. The part that surprises travellers most is the vaccination rule.

Updated 2026-09-05
Processing
Up to 5 business days
Validity
90 days from issue
Stay
Up to 90 days
Government fee
~ILS 190

One visa for Tanzania and Zanzibar

Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so the same visa covers both — no separate visa is needed. Zanzibar does, however, sometimes require local travel insurance on arrival, paid separately on the spot.

Yellow fever — when it is mandatory

Tanzania requires a yellow fever certificate from travellers arriving from a country where the disease is endemic, or who transited one for more than 12 hours. A direct flight usually means no certificate is needed; a stop in Ethiopia, Kenya or Rwanda may change that. It depends on the exact route, which is why we check it before filing.

What to file

1A passport valid at least six months, with one blank page.
2A scan of the passport photo page and a face photo.
3A return ticket.
4A hotel booking or your safari operator’s details.

What it costs

The fee is around ILS 190 per traveller. With Visale the all-in price is ILS 279 per traveller, including a document check, a vaccination-requirement check for your route, and tracking until approval.

Frequently asked

Do I need a separate visa for Zanzibar?
No. Zanzibar is part of Tanzania and the same visa covers both.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
It depends on your route — required if you arrive from or transit an endemic country for over 12 hours. We check for you.
How far ahead should I file?
At least two weeks. Processing runs up to five business days and extra documents are sometimes requested.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Usually yes, but it means a long queue and unnecessary risk. Filing ahead is better.

Safari or Zanzibar? We will handle the visa

Leave your details and we will come back with the exact requirements, vaccinations included.

Want us to handle it?

Leave your details and we will come back to you on WhatsApp with exactly what your destination needs — no commitment.

Your details stay with us and are never passed on. Visale is a private service — not affiliated with any government body.
Full details and pricing for Tanzania

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