QuickTravelTools Do I need a visa for Tanzania with a US passport?
- Passport
- US
- Destination
- Tanzania
- Purpose
- Tourism
- Stay
- See details
Visa on arrival when you land.
Verified October 5, 2026
What you need
- Visa on arrival
Visa on arrival when you land.
QTT checked Tanzania's official guidance on October 5, 2026. We re-check these sources and update this page when official rules change.
Official sources
- States tourists must obtain a $100 one-year multiple-entry visa but U.S. citizens can also obtain a tourist visa upon arrival. (U.S. Department of State (travel.state.gov), verified October 5, 2026)
- Embassy of Tanzania (Khartoum): the full 'COUNTRIES WHICH THEIR NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISA' list plus the referral-visa country list; all other nationalities obtain an eVisa or visa on arrival. Loaded live, HTTP 200 on 2026-10-06. Note: the immigration.go.tz guidelines portal is currently JavaScript-rendered and visa.immigration.go.tz was unreachable; this official embassy page mirrors the lists. (Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania (tzembassy.go.tz), verified October 6, 2026)
Visa rules for all 199 passports: Tanzania visa hub.
Visa costs and applying
- Fee (visa-on-arrival): 50 USD, Ordinary (single entry, up to 90 days); same schedule applies at port of entry
Source: Immigration Services Department, Tanzania. - Fee (visa-on-arrival): 100 USD, US passport holders must use Multiple Visa (1-year validity) for tourism
Source: Immigration Services Department, Tanzania. - Processing time: Visa applications will be processed within ten days
Source: Immigration Services Department, Tanzania. - Apply: Start the official Tanzania Immigration e-services portal
Guidelines strongly recommend the online platform over visa on arrival
- Apply: Start the official Tanzania Immigration e-services portal
Business travel requires a Business Visa at $250 single entry, maximum 90 days (ordinary tourist visa $50)
Source: Tanzania Immigration Services Department.
Tanzania at a glance
| Region | Africa |
|---|---|
| Everyday prices | 30 on our price index (US = 100) |
| Power | Type D/G sockets, 230/400 V, 50 Hz |
On cost, Tanzania is one of the more affordable places to visit: everyday prices sit at about 30 on a global index where the United States is 100. See how Tanzania compares to 179 countries.
Pack a plug adapter: US devices use Type A/B/NEMA 14-30/NEMA 14-50, but Tanzania uses Type D/G. Voltage differs too (230/400 V there versus 120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V at home), so check for a dual-voltage label before plugging in. Full plug and voltage guide for Tanzania.
Travel insurance is required for this trip.This is checked at entry for all visitors.
Mainland Tanzania gazetted mandatory inbound travel insurance for foreign visitors: a $44 policy from the National Insurance Corporation (NIC) or a NIC-partnered insurer, valid 92 days with multiple entries. Minimum coverage: Emergency medical treatment, medical evacuation, repatriation, lost luggage.
We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Travel insurance is required for this trip.This is checked at entry for all visitors.
All foreign visitors to Zanzibar must buy the mandatory inbound travel insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation before arrival. It covers up to 92 days and other insurance does not count. Minimum coverage: As set by the ZIC policy terms.
Source: Mandatory Inbound Travel Insurance For Entering Zanzibar (Embassy of Tanzania in Tokyo).
We may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you.
Common questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Visa on arrival when you land.
How long can a US passport holder stay in Tanzania?
The permitted stay depends on the visa or authorisation issued. Check the official immigration site before booking.
Is the visa information on this page official?
No. This is a summary compiled from official government sources and verified by QuickTravelTools, and it can lag rule changes. Always confirm with Tanzania's embassy or official immigration portal before you travel.
Nearby destinations for US passport holders
Sorted by distance from Tanzania, useful if your trip covers more than one country.