Tanzania Business eVisa
Apply for the Tanzania Business eVisa online — official eVisa approval sent by email with a PDF visa grant notice; processing from 15 days with expert support.
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What Is the Tanzania Business eVisa?
The Tanzania Business eVisa is an electronic visa issued by the Tanzania Immigration Services that authorises foreign nationals to enter Tanzania for business purposes — meetings, conferences, investor visits, trade and related professional activities. The eVisa system is managed through the official portal and replaces the need for many travellers to obtain a sticker visa from an overseas mission prior to travel; applicants are encouraged to use the online platform at visa.immigration.go.tz for secure submissions.
Apply online via the government portal or use DoVisa for guided completion and document checks. After you submit your application and payment, the Immigration Service reviews the file and, upon approval, issues a Visa Grant Notice which is emailed as a downloadable PDF. Save the PDF and a printed copy for presentation to immigration officers on arrival; airlines sometimes check approval at departure.
The eVisa is an entry authorisation — it does not guarantee admission, which is determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry. The Tanzania Business eVisa is commonly issued as a single-entry permit with a 90-day validity and a maximum single stay of up to 90 days; applicants that require different validity or multiple entries should check eligibility before applying. The online guidelines stress passport validity and supporting documents (invitation letter, travel itinerary and accommodation) — see the official Visa Guidelines for full detail.
For full Tanzania entry rules see Tanzania visa information and the official portal at visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines. When you're ready, Apply now to start your Tanzania Business eVisa application with expert support and optional denial protection.
Who Needs the Tanzania Business eVisa?
Who Needs It
- Foreign nationals travelling to Tanzania for business activities (meetings, conferences, trade, investor visits) who do not have visa-free entry
- Applicants who plan to enter Tanzania by any designated international entry point and require an entry visa in advance
- Children and minors — each traveler, including infants, must have their own visa application submitted
Who Is Exempt
- Tanzanian nationals
- EAC member state nationals: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda
- Diplomatic, service and official passport holders when travelling on official duty (gratis visa in many cases)
- Airline and vessel crew members on active official duty
- Transit passengers who remain airside and do not clear Tanzanian immigration
Tanzania Entry Requirements & Restrictions
Passport Validity
Your passport must have at least 6 months validity from your date of arrival and at least one unused blank page for an entry stamp. Upload a clear copy of the passport biographic page when applying.
Vaccination Requirements
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from or have recently transited through a yellow fever risk country. Check current health guidance on the CDC Tanzania page.
Customs & Prohibited Imports
Tanzania prohibits importing illegal drugs, pornographic materials, firearms and explosives without permits. Certain goods require import licences or certificates of conformity. All baggage may be x‑rayed and inspected by customs authorities.
Currency & Declarations
International currency above the official reporting threshold must be declared on arrival and departure. Non-resident travellers should check local rules for import/export of Tanzanian Shillings (TZS) with the embassy or customs authority.
Travel Insurance & Health Advice
Medical facilities outside main cities are limited — comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended. Take precautions against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases and consult CDC travel health for vaccine advice.
Travel Tips for Tanzania Visitors
Tanzania offers safaris, mountain trekking and coastal islands — plan logistics carefully. Major international airports are Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) near Arusha, Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar, Mwanza Airport (MWZ) and Arusha (ARK). Domestic transfers and safari logistics often require coordination with lodges and local operators.
- Best time to visit: June–October for dry season safaris; short rains May and long rains March–May affect some parks.
- Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). US dollars (USD) are widely accepted at lodges, safari operators and island resorts — carry small USD notes where possible.
- Language: Swahili (Kiswahili) is the national language; English is commonly used in tourism, business and official services.
- Time zone: East Africa Time (EAT), GMT+3.
- Dress & culture: Dress modestly in towns and Zanzibar; respect local customs and religious observances.
- Transport: Domestic flights connect JRO, DAR, ZNZ and MWZ — confirm flight times with operators; road travel can be slow between regions.
- Security: Avoid large demonstrations, keep valuables secure, and follow travel advisories from your embassy.
- Save documentation: Keep a digital and printed copy of your eVisa approval and passport; airlines may request the visa grant notice at check-in.
"Applied for the Tanzania Business eVisa before a conference in Dar es Salaam. The PDF grant notice arrived by email and immigration at Julius Nyerere (DAR) only asked to see the printout."
"Fast turnaround — used DoVisa to prepare my documents for a client visit to Arusha. Kilimanjaro (JRO) immigration scanned the grant notice and we were through quickly."
"Needed a business visa for meetings in Zanzibar and the team helped with the invitation letter checklist. The eVisa approval saved time at check-in and ZNZ immigration was smooth."
"Support guided me through the mandatory passport photo and invitation upload. Received the grant notice within the expected processing window and presented it on arrival at DAR."
"The application questions were clear but I had to re-upload my passport scan once. Customer support replied quickly and my visa grant notice arrived by email the next day."
"Tanzania Business eVisa was approved for my trade visit. The PDF grant notice printed fine and the immigration officer only checked my travel itinerary at arrival."
"Helpful reminders about Yellow Fever rules and passport validity. Application was completed on my phone and the confirmation email was clear and professional."
"One small delay on government processing but DoVisa kept me updated. Presented the visa grant notice at JRO immigration and had no issues entering for business meetings."
"I initially selected the wrong entry airport and support helped to advise next steps. After correction, the approval arrived in time for my trip to Mwanza (MWZ)."
"Smooth process overall — clear checklist for passport scan, invitation letter and travel itinerary. Worth using the guided service to avoid mistakes."
"Applied for the Tanzania Business eVisa before a conference in Dar es Salaam. The PDF grant notice arrived by email and immigration at Julius Nyerere (DAR) only asked to see the printout."
"Fast turnaround — used DoVisa to prepare my documents for a client visit to Arusha. Kilimanjaro (JRO) immigration scanned the grant notice and we were through quickly."
"Needed a business visa for meetings in Zanzibar and the team helped with the invitation letter checklist. The eVisa approval saved time at check-in and ZNZ immigration was smooth."
Tanzania Business eVisa: Frequently Asked Questions
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- Tanzania eVisa - Guidelines
- Tanzania Immigration — Business Visa Information
- Tanzania Immigration — Entry & Exit Points
- CDC — Tanzania Travel Health Information
- TRA — The Customs (Management and Tariff) Act (PDF)
- U.S. Department of State — Tanzania International Travel Information
- Embassy of Tanzania (Abu Dhabi) — Visa Information