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You do not need a visa for United Republic of Tanzania if you have a Namibian passport

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Namibian citizens can enter United Republic of Tanzania without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to United Republic of Tanzania Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. Namibian citizens can enter United Republic of Tanzania without applying for a visa in advance.

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What United Republic of Tanzania 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.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area
  • Hotel booking or safari lodge confirmation
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Namibian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Namibian passport holders entering United Republic of Tanzania as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Tanzania

    Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Tanzania.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Tanzania; -Foreign nationals residing in Tanzania.
    Government of Tanzania Last checked 2026-07-23
  • Required

    Mandatory travel insurance for Zanzibar

    All travelers visiting Zanzibar must obtain inbound travel insurance from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. The insurance provides coverage for up to 92 days. Travelers must carry proof of insurance with them when traveling to Zanzibar. See the source for more details.

    • This requirement does not apply to: -Travelers visiting other regions of Tanzania; -Residents of Zanzibar.
    Visit Zanzibar Last checked 2026-07-23
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Tanzania. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Tanzania. The passport must have at least 1 blank pages.

    Government of Tanzania Last checked 2026-07-23
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Tanzania

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Tanzania Last checked 2026-07-23
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Tanzania

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Tanzania.

    Last checked 2026-07-23
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Tanzania.

    Last checked 2026-07-23
  • Not required

    Transit visa is not required

    Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Tanzania.

    Last checked 2026-06-23

A look at United Republic of Tanzania

  • Vast herds of wildebeest and zebras crossing the golden plains of the Serengeti during the Great Migration
    Serengeti National Park — Witness the world-famous Great Migration
  • Snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro at sunrise with hikers on the trail approaching Uhuru Peak
    Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa's highest peak and a bucket-list destination
  • Traditional wooden dhow boat sailing on turquoise waters near the white sand beaches of Zanzibar
    Zanzibar — Tanzania's exotic spice island paradise
  • Panoramic view of the Ngorongoro Crater with wildlife grazing on the lush crater floor
    Ngorongoro Crater — The world's largest intact volcanic caldera

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