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You need a visa for Svalbard and Jan Mayen if you have a Tanzanian passport

These visas exist for Svalbard and Jan Mayen, but they cannot be applied for online with Tanzanian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Svalbard and Jan Mayen Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Svalbard and Jan Mayen. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Svalbard and Jan Mayen may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Valid passport for identification purposes
  • Travel insurance with Arctic evacuation coverage
  • Schengen visa for Norway transit if required
  • Accommodation booking in Longyearbyen
  • Proof of funds for extremely high living costs
  • Return flight ticket or onward travel proof

A look at Svalbard and Jan Mayen

  • Colorful wooden houses of Longyearbyen settlement against snow-covered Arctic mountains in Svalbard
    Longyearbyen — The world's northernmost settlement with permanent population
  • SAS aircraft flying over dramatic Arctic ice formations approaching Svalbard Airport
    Flights to Svalbard — All routes transit through Oslo or Tromsø
  • Majestic polar bear walking across Arctic sea ice in Svalbard with glacier backdrop
    Polar bears — Svalbard has more polar bears than people
  • Spectacular green and purple Northern Lights dancing over Longyearbyen settlement in Svalbard
    Aurora Borealis — Svalbard offers world-class Northern Lights viewing

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Where else Tanzanian citizens can apply online

See every country a Tanzanian passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.