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Tanzania is one of the most popular destinations in Africa. Its Serengeti National Park has all the ‘big five’ game animals; water buffalo, elephants, leopards, lions and rhino. It also has the continent’s highest peak with Mt. Kilimanjaro. But, U.S. travelers will need a visa to go there. See below for more information.

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Do I Need a Visa for Tanzania?
What Do I Need for a Tanzania Visa Application?
How Much Do Tanzania Visas Cost?
Are Any Vaccines Required for Tanzania?
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A valid passport and visa are required for entry to Tanzania. It is best to get a visa before arrival to avoid any problems at entry.

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Sources: Embassy of Tanzania and U.S. State Department

Volunteer activity is prohibited on a tourist visa.

Visa requirements can change and vary based on a variety of factors. We recommend you check our partner’s visa requirements tool to verify what may be needed at this time.

Generally, the following items are needed for a Tanzania visa:

  • One digital, passport-style photo
  • A digital scan of your passport
  • A completed visa questionnaire

Visa prices can vary based on the type of travel and length of stay. Tourist visas generally start around $100 to be processed by the embassy. Visa costs do not include service, consular or other related fees nor postage.

Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if arriving from a country where the virus is present. No other immunizations are required.

But, some vaccines are recommended including: yellow fever, typhoid and hepatitis A.

For more information, see our Tanzania destination advice page.

All Americans visiting Tanzania should register online with the U.S. Department of State before departure. This will inform the office of your travel plans within the country and will allow them to reach out in the case of an emergency or evacuation.

Once in Tanzania, here is the information for the U.S. Embassy:

U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam
686 Old Bagamoyo Road
Msasani, Dar es Salaam
Telephone: 255-22-229-4000
Fax: +(255) 22-229-4721

See Passport Health’s Tanzania destination advice page with information on safety, climate and more. Or, start your visa process by filling out a form today!