11. TYPES OF VISA AND CORESPONDING REQUIREMENTS

Tanzania Immigration Services issues six types of visa for various purposes. Below are types of Visa, requirements, validity and corresponding fees;

11.1 ORDINARY (SINGLE ENTRY) VISA;

• Applicants of Visa who wishes to visit Tanzania for tourism purposes are required to apply for Ordinary Visa; except nationals of the United States of America (USA). Holders of USA passports coming for tourism are required to apply for Multiple Visa
• The fee for Ordinary Visa is 50 USD and has a validity of up to 90 days;
• The fee for Multiple Visa is 100 USD and has a validity of 1 year.
• Holders of Ordinary Visa who will visit any of the East African countries after arrival to Tanzania may use the same Visa when coming back to Tanzania provided his Visa is still valid;
• Other purposes which may be covered by ordinary Visa include attending a meeting, visiting friends or relatives, participate in a workshop or exhibition etc;
• Holders of Ordinary Visa are not required to work or conduct any business
• An application for Ordinary Visa should be accompanied with the following;
  • Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
  • Return ticket;
  • Dully filled in application and declaration form available online
  • Respective visa fee payment.

11.2 BUSINESS VISA

Business visa may be issued for a period not exceeding 90 days to foreign nationals who wish to enter in the United Republic of Tanzania for one of the following purposes:

• To conduct special assignments such as fixing/repairing machines or to run short term training, etc.
• To conduct short time professional assignment such as auditing, making feasibility studies, conducting professional jobs, establishing business contacts, making arrangements for investments during the start-up period of the company, etc;
• To conduct any other short term lawful business-related task recognized by the laws of the country and as may be determined by the issuing authority.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR BUSINESS VISA:

• The maximum validity for business Visa is 90 days;
• Business Visa is issued on a single entry basis. It cannot be used to re- enter the country after the holder leaves the country;
• The Business Visa should not be used in lieu of a Residence Permit. If for any reason, the activity or intended assignment will exceed 3 months, an applicant is advised to apply for a Work/Residence Permit instead of Business Visa.

Requirements

1. Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
2. Return ticket;
3. 250 USD visa fee.
4. A work contract or any proof of the work/assignment to be performed within a period not exceeding three months; or

11.3 MULTIPLE ENTRY VISA

• Multiple Visa may be issued to American nationals (due to bilateral agreements between Tanzania and America) who wish to come for such purposes like Holiday/Tourism, visiting friends and relatives or attending a conference. American nationals are not entitled for Ordinary Visa; this implies that, USA passport holders who wish to visit Tanzania for tourism or holiday MUST apply for Multiple Visa even If they plan for single entry.
• Multiple Visa may also be issued to Directors of Companies registered in Tanzania who do not reside in the country, Persons engaging in Bilateral Meetings, Spouses married to Tanzanians/Residents, Government Consultants, Representatives of International NGOs and any other person as may be determined by the Commissioner General of Immigration.
• Non Resident Directors MUST upload BRELA SEARCH document to proof that they are Directors of Company registered in Tanzania (BRELA is the Competent Authority responsible for registration of companies in Tanzania).
• Applicants for Multiple Visa under the umbrella of projects or bilateral meetings with the Government Ministries or Institutions, should obtain an application letter from respective Government Ministries or Institutions, and upload such letters in their applications. Failure to observe this procedure may cause their applications to be rejected.
• Applicants for Multiple Visa under family visit category are required to upload proof of relationships with their family members. In this case, certificate of marriage (for proof of relationship with regards to spouses) or birth certificates (for proof of relationship with regard to children) is required.
• Duration and validity Multiple Visa; It may be issued for maximum validity of twelve (12) months. However, the maximum stay duration in the country consecutively is only three months. This means, the holder of Multiple Visa cannot stay in the country for twelve (12) consecutive months. Instead, in each visit a holder may stay in the country for a maximum period of three months (90 days).

Requirement for Visa (Non Resident Director)

1. A recent passport size photo of the applicant;
2. Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
3. Return Ticket;
4. A covering letter from the company;
5. A copy of registration certificate/certificate of compliance of the company;
6. BRELA SEARCH Document (Proof of being a Director from BRELA)
7. 100 USD Visa fee;

Multiple Visa (Consultancy with Government Ministries/bilateral Agreements)

1. A recent passport size photo of the applicant;
2. Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
3. Return Ticket of the flight;
4. A covering letter from respective government Ministry or Institution; OR A covering letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation describing the bilateral agreement;
5. 100 USD Visa fee;

Multiple (Family Visit)

1. A recent passport size photo of the applicant;
2. Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
3. Return Ticket of the flight;
4. An invitation letter from the spouse or child to whom the visit is made;
5. Attached marriage certificate (If applicant visits a spouse); or birth certificate If applicant visits his child/children;
6. Valid passport or national ID of the spouse or child If applicable or valid Residence Permit If the wife or child is resident
7. 100 USD Visa fee;

Multiple Visa (USA nationals visiting for holiday/tourism)

1. A recent passport size photo of the applicant;
2. Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
3. Return Ticket of the flight;
4. 100 USD Visa fee;

Multiple Visa (Others)

Any Multiple visa applied online which will not fall in the categories indicated above, MUST be supported by the following attachments:

1. A recent passport size photo of the applicant;
2. Copy of the applicant’s valid passport (biographic data page);
3. A permission letter from the Commissioner General of Immigration or commissioner of Immigration, Zanzibar;
4. Return Ticket of the flight;
5. 100 USD Visa fee;