Kiswahili or Swahili (official), Kiunguja (name for Swahili in Zanzibar), English (official, primary language of commerce, administration, and higher education), Arabic (widely spoken in Zanzibar), many local languages.
Area
945,087 sq kms
Population
48,261,942 (July 2013 est.)
National Day
26 Apr (Union Day)
Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) 1 = INR 0.04.
Airline Name
Air Tanzania (TC)
International Airports
Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO) , Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Diplomatic Missions in India
Name: Tanzania
Name
HIGH COMMISSION FOR THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
Address
EP-15C, Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri,
City
New Delhi - 110021
Helpline
24122864 / 24122865
Fax
24122862
Working Days
Mon to Fri
Office Timings
0900 to 1600 hrs
Submission Timings
1000 to 1200 hrs
Collection Timings
1530 to 1600 hrs
Email ID's
info@tanzrepdelhi.com , newdelhi@foreign.go.tz
Jurisdiction to Apply
No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Tanzania
Tourist
Visa can be obtained On Arrival by paying a visa fee of USD 50. Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay, including confirmed return flight tickets, hotel booking and yellow fever vaccination certificate. The applicants are required to show evidence of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Tanzania.
A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application;
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed). Please fill the form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Two recently taken passport-size photographs.
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket;
A covering letter from the applicant, explaining the purpose of visit.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate; Immunization against cholera and Anti-malaria pills is recommended.
Onward Country visa;
Foreign exchange must be endorsed on passport / Credit card copy;
Single entry travel visa has a validity of ninety (90) days with effect from date of issue, provided that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing such visa, shall note be less than six months.
If the Applicant is a minor (under 18 years), evidence of parental authority or legal guardians is required approving the minor to travel.
Multiple entry travel visa has a validity of twelve months and a maximum period of stay of one hundred and twenty (120) days in aggregate provided a single stay shall not exceed ninety days and that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing shall not be less than fifteen months.
Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
The visa fee has to be paid in the form of a draft in favor of “Tanzania High Commission”, payable in New Delhi.
Single Entry
INR 3250
Multiple Entry
INR 6500
Urgent (Same Day)
INR 1300
Business
Visa can be obtained On Arrival by paying a visa fee of USD 200. Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay, including covering letter on company letter head, invitation letter, confirmed return flight tickets, hotel booking and yellow fever vaccination certificate. The applicants are required to show evidence of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Tanzania.
Note:
Business Visa is issued only at the Immigration headquarters in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
Applicants who intend to travel to Tanzania for business purposes will be issued a ‘Visitor’s Pass which has words ‘CARRYING ON TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT (CTA)’. This pass will be issued on arrival at the entry point and is valid for two (2) months only from the date of issue.
For obtaining a visitor’s pass, a fee of US $ 200, company’s Recommendation letter or an Invitation letter and two (2) photos should be submitted during the application. However, before travelling they are requested to obtain a Travel Visa from the Tanzania Missions abroad.
Please note Business Visa can be applied only after receiving the permit from Tanzania.
The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
Two passport-size photographs.
A Covering Letter from the Company, stating the Applicant’s Name, his/ her Designation, the purpose and the duration of the visit.
A Letter of Invitation from the Business Associate/ s in Tanzania.
Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate; Immunization against cholera and Anti-malaria pills is recommended.
Onward Country visa.
Single entry travel visa has a validity of ninety (90) days with effect from date of issue, provided that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing such visa, shall note be less than six months.
Multiple entry travel visa has a validity of twelve months and a maximum period of stay of one hundred and twenty (120) days in aggregate provided a single stay shall not exceed ninety days and that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing shall not be less than fifteen months.
Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.
The visa fee has to be paid in the form of a draft in favor of “Tanzania High Commission”, payable in New Delhi.
Single Entry
INR 3250
Multiple Entry
INR 6500
Urgent (Same Day)
INR 1300
Transit
Visa is not required the Traveler continues the journey by the same or the first connecting aircraft within 24 hours. This holds, provided that the Traveler does not leave the airport and holds a confirmed onward air ticket.
Seamen
A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
Two passport-size photographs.
A Covering Letter from the Shipping Company stating the Applicant’s Name, the designation, the purpose and the duration of visit.
The Shipping Agent in Tanzania should be sent to the Embassy, giving particulars of the Seamen, the date and the port of joining the Ship.
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate; Immunization against cholera and Anti-malaria pills is recommended.
Onward Country visa.
Proof of sufficient funds, like foreign exchange endorsement on the passport or copies of Credit Card.
Single entry travel visa has a validity of ninety (90) days with effect from date of issue, provided that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing such visa, shall note be less than six months.
Multiple entry travel visa has a validity of twelve months and a maximum period of stay of one hundred and twenty (120) days in aggregate provided a single stay shall not exceed ninety days and that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing shall not be less than fifteen months.
Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
The visa fee has to be paid in the form of a draft in favor of “Tanzania High Commission”, payable in New Delhi.
Single Entry
INR 3250
Multiple Entry
INR 6500
Urgent (Same Day)
INR 1300
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Tanzania
Tourist
Visa can be obtained On Arrival by paying a visa fee of USD 50. Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay, including confirmed return flight tickets, hotel booking and yellow fever vaccination certificate. The applicants are required to show evidence of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Tanzania.
A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application;
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed). Please fill the form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
Two recently taken passport-size photographs.
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket;
A covering letter from the applicant, explaining the purpose of visit.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate; Immunization against cholera and Anti-malaria pills is recommended.
Onward Country visa;
Foreign exchange must be endorsed on passport / Credit card copy;
Single entry travel visa has a validity of ninety (90) days with effect from date of issue, provided that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing such visa, shall note be less than six months.
If the Applicant is a minor (under 18 years), evidence of parental authority or legal guardians is required approving the minor to travel.
Multiple entry travel visa has a validity of twelve months and a maximum period of stay of one hundred and twenty (120) days in aggregate provided a single stay shall not exceed ninety days and that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing shall not be less than fifteen months.
Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
The visa fee has to be paid in the form of a draft in favor of “Tanzania High Commission”, payable in New Delhi.
Single Entry
INR 3250
Multiple Entry
INR 6500
Urgent (Same Day)
INR 1300
Business
Visa can be obtained On Arrival by paying a visa fee of USD 200. Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their stay, including covering letter on company letter head, invitation letter, confirmed return flight tickets, hotel booking and yellow fever vaccination certificate. The applicants are required to show evidence of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Tanzania.
Note:
Business Visa is issued only at the Immigration headquarters in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
Applicants who intend to travel to Tanzania for business purposes will be issued a ‘Visitor’s Pass which has words ‘CARRYING ON TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT (CTA)’. This pass will be issued on arrival at the entry point and is valid for two (2) months only from the date of issue.
For obtaining a visitor’s pass, a fee of US $ 200, company’s Recommendation letter or an Invitation letter and two (2) photos should be submitted during the application. However, before travelling they are requested to obtain a Travel Visa from the Tanzania Missions abroad.
Please note Business Visa can be applied only after receiving the permit from Tanzania.
The Applicant should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
Two passport-size photographs.
A Covering Letter from the Company, stating the Applicant’s Name, his/ her Designation, the purpose and the duration of the visit.
A Letter of Invitation from the Business Associate/ s in Tanzania.
Confirmed onward/ return air ticket.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate; Immunization against cholera and Anti-malaria pills is recommended.
Onward Country visa.
Single entry travel visa has a validity of ninety (90) days with effect from date of issue, provided that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing such visa, shall note be less than six months.
Multiple entry travel visa has a validity of twelve months and a maximum period of stay of one hundred and twenty (120) days in aggregate provided a single stay shall not exceed ninety days and that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing shall not be less than fifteen months.
Processing time is 2 to 3 working days.
The visa fee has to be paid in the form of a draft in favor of “Tanzania High Commission”, payable in New Delhi.
Single Entry
INR 3250
Multiple Entry
INR 6500
Urgent (Same Day)
INR 1300
Transit
Visa is not required the Traveler continues the journey by the same or the first connecting aircraft within 24 hours. This holds, provided that the Traveler does not leave the airport and holds a confirmed onward air ticket.
Seamen
A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
Two visa forms (photocopy allowed).
Two passport-size photographs.
A Covering Letter from the Shipping Company stating the Applicant’s Name, the designation, the purpose and the duration of visit.
The Shipping Agent in Tanzania should be sent to the Embassy, giving particulars of the Seamen, the date and the port of joining the Ship.
Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate; Immunization against cholera and Anti-malaria pills is recommended.
Onward Country visa.
Proof of sufficient funds, like foreign exchange endorsement on the passport or copies of Credit Card.
Single entry travel visa has a validity of ninety (90) days with effect from date of issue, provided that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing such visa, shall note be less than six months.
Multiple entry travel visa has a validity of twelve months and a maximum period of stay of one hundred and twenty (120) days in aggregate provided a single stay shall not exceed ninety days and that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing shall not be less than fifteen months.
Visa processing takes 2 to 3 working days.
The visa fee has to be paid in the form of a draft in favor of “Tanzania High Commission”, payable in New Delhi.
Single Entry
INR 3250
Multiple Entry
INR 6500
Urgent (Same Day)
INR 1300
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Tanzania
The visa applications can be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi only.
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Tanzania
The visa applications can be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi only.
Requisite Documents and Fees
Name: Tanzania
The visa applications can be submitted at the Embassy in New Delhi only.
