Tanzania
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Regular $55.00
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Tanzania Visa Instructions
Visa Application Requirements for US citizens
Tanzanian Business Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and Tanzanian visa are required for business travel to Tanzania.
1 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
2 Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Tanzania, with at least one blank visa page available for Tanzania visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Tanzanian visa.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
3 Tanzanian Visa Application Form:

One original Tanzania visa application per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Tanzanian visa application forms may delay the processing of your Tanzania visa.
4 Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
5 Letter Of Invitation from Tanzania:

A letter of invitation from sponsor (either host company or individual) in Tanzania explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel to Tanzania. In addition, the letter must indicate the length of stay, place of stay, and contact information in Tanzania.
6 Business Letter:

Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the US, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, clearly stating the purpose of visit to Tanzania, and requesting the Tanzanian visa. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant while in Tanzania and must provide detailed contact information in Tanzania.

To generate a Tanzanian Business Cover Letter on-line, fill out this Business Letter Form and print the completed letter on your company letterhead.
7 Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.


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Tanzania Visa Validity:

A Tanzanian visa is generally valid for 6 months from date of issuance and allows a maximum stay of 3 months at the discretion of the Tanzanian Consulate. The Embassy of Tanzania issues single, double, and multiple entry visas.
Tanzanian Visa Processing Time:

A Tanzania visa is usually processed in 7 to 10 business days. Rush visa service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Tanzania Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush visa service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Tanzanian visa in less time than the amount required by the Tanzanian Embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Tanzanian Tourist Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and Tanzanian visa are required to visit to Tanzania.
1 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
2 Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Tanzania, with at least one blank visa page available for Tanzania visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Tanzanian visa.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
3 Tanzanian Visa Application Form:

One original Tanzania visa application per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Tanzanian visa application forms may delay the processing of your Tanzania visa.
4 Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
5 Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket.

Inland Itinerary: Applications submitted in New York must also include a day to day itinerary of activities in Tanzania. If joining a tour, provide the tour itinerary. If traveling independently, this can be written by the applicant.
6 Minors:

Visa applications for minors under 18 years, should be accompanied with a notarized letter, jointly signed by parents or legal guardians approving the minor to travel.
7 Financial Requirements:

Applications submitted in New York must include evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in destination such as most recent bank statement.


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Tanzania Visa Validity:

A Tanzanian visa is generally valid for 3 months from date of issuance at the discretion of the Tanzanian Consulate.
Tanzanian Visa Processing Time:

A Tanzania visa is usually processed in 7 to 10 business days. Rush visa service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Tanzania Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush visa service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Tanzanian visa in less time than the amount required by the Tanzanian Embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Tanzanian Transit Travel Requirements:
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If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a transit visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit. A visa is not required for direct airside transit through this destination. Traveler must be in possession of a valid passport and onward ticket, and must remain in the airport's transit area.
1 Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s).

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
2 Proof Of Departure:

Confirmed onward airline ticket.
3 Other Requirements:

Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
4 Special Instructions:

If traveler intends to pass through immigration, a visa may be required. Please confirm with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit.

Tanzanian Diplomat/Official Visa Requirements:
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A valid passport and Tanzanian visa are required for diplomatic or official visits to Tanzania.
1 Global Reservation Form:

This is Travisa's service order form, where you will select the visa processing needed and make your payment. You must print the completed form and send it to Travisa with all other supporting documents.
2 Passport Requirements:

Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay in Tanzania, with at least one blank visa page available for Tanzania visa stamp. Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for a Tanzanian visa.

Click here to Apply for a new US Passport, Renew a US Passport or Add Pages to a US Passport.
3 Tanzanian Visa Application Form:

One original Tanzania visa application per applicant properly completed and signed, plus one copy. Improperly completed Tanzanian visa application forms may delay the processing of your Tanzania visa.
4 Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in color, front view and with a plain/light background.
5 Other Forms:

Official Letter of Support from the US Department of State.
6 Proof Of Departure:

Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.


Click here for Tanzania Consular Fees and Visa Processing Options
Tanzania Visa Validity:

A Tanzanian visa is generally valid for 3 months from date of issuance, depending on the US Department of State request and the discretion of the Tanzanian Consulate.
Tanzanian Visa Processing Time:

A Tanzania visa is usually processed in 7 to 10 business days. Rush visa service may be available for additional fees. Please visit our Tanzania Consular Fees and Visa Options page for details. Rush visa service is defined as any attempt made by Travisa to retrieve the Tanzanian visa in less time than the amount required by the Tanzanian Embassy to process the visa.
In order to ensure that visa applications for most embassies/consulates are submitted on the day that we receive them, they should be shipped to us via FedEx Priority Overnight (not First Overnight or Standard Overnight).
Non-refundable tickets or reservations should not be purchased until all visas and passports are secured and in your possession.

Tanzania Visa Application Procedures
  1. Review instructions based on the purpose of journey to Tanzania
  2. Complete, print and sign all visa application forms, including Travisa's Global Reservation Form
  3. Send all of the visa application requirements listed above to Travisa.

    Tanzania Visa Applications can be processed in the following location(s):
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - New York
290 5th Avenue, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: (212) 613-2223
Fax: (212) 613-2287
 

Send documents to:
Travisa - Washington, DC
1731 21st. St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
Tel: (202) 463-6166
Fax: (202) 293-1112
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