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Tanzania entry requirements

What you need to enter Tanzania: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.

Last checked 27 October 2026East Africa

Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.

Visa rules by passport

PassportsEntryFeeStay
Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, United Kingdom eVisa US$50 Up to 90 days
United States eVisa US$100 Up to 90 days per visit

Most EU passports: Apply online before travel. A visa on arrival is also possible; carry US dollars in recent notes as a backup.

Detailed guide for your passport

Health and vaccines

Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.

Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.

Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.

Practical details

Capital
Dodoma
Currency
Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
Languages
Swahili, English
Plug types
D, G
Best time
June to October
Main airports
Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ)

Plan your trip

Highlights of Tanzania

  • Serengeti National Park
  • Mount Kilimanjaro
  • Stone Town, Zanzibar

Frequently asked questions

Do EU citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa); the fee is US$50.

Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Tanzania?

A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.

Is there malaria in Tanzania?

Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.

What is the best time to visit Tanzania?

June to October is generally the best time to visit.

What currency is used in Tanzania?

The currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.

Sources

Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.

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