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Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Yes. Finnish citizens need a visa for Tanzania and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is US$50.
Apply online before travel. A visa on arrival is also possible; carry US dollars in recent notes as a backup.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- eVisa
- Fee
- US$50
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Yellow fever
- If arriving from a risk country
- Arrive at
- DAR · JRO · ZNZ
How to get your Tanzania evisa
- Apply on the official portal linked on this page. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
- Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
- Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.
Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Finland.
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for Finnish travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Tanzania. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (travel advice).
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Tanzania
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
- Languages
- Swahili, English
- Plugs
- Type D, G
- Best time
- June to October
- Airports
- Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ)
Frequently asked questions
Do Finnish citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Finnish citizens need a visa for Tanzania and should apply for an eVisa online before travel. The fee is US$50.
How long can Finnish citizens stay in Tanzania?
Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Tanzania?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
How much does the Tanzania visa cost for Finnish passport holders?
The fee is US$50. Pay only on the official government portal or at the border.
Which airports do flights to Tanzania arrive at?
Most international flights land at Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ).
Sources
- Official Tanzania visa portal
- Duma Explorer: Tanzania visa fees 2026
- Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland (travel advice)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for Finnish citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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