Document Requirements For Tanzania Visa

When applying for a Tanzania eVisa, applicants must submit a set of core documents applicable to all travellers along with additional supporting documents based on the selected purpose of travel. Let’s understand each requirement in detail below.

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Citizenship

Visa Type

Purpose

Required Documents Standard

Passport Bio Page

Applicant Photo

Return/Onward Ticket

Requirements Common to All Applicants

Passport Bio Page

Upload a clear scanned copy of the passport bio-data page.
Ensure all details are readable, including the MRZ code.
The scan must be in colour, high quality, and complete.

Return or Onwards Flight Ticket

Provide a copy of a confirmed return or onward flight ticket.
The ticket must show your name and complete travel details.
Ensure all dates and flight information are clearly visible.

Passport-Size Photograph

Passport-Size Photograph

Upload a clear scanned copy of a passport-size photograph.
The face must be front-facing, centred, and clearly visible.
The background should be plain white with no shadows.

Additional Documents Required Depending on the eVisa Types and their Travel Purposes

Use the tool above to select your nationality, visa type, and travel purpose to view the required documents. Submit only the documents relevant to your selected purpose.

Ordinary Visa

Passport or National ID of a host citizen/Resident Permit for a Tanzanian resident: If the host is a Tanzanian citizen, their passport or national ID is required; if the host is not a Tanzanian citizen, a valid residence permit issued by Tanzania is required.

Invitation Letter: An official letter issued by a host in Tanzania that invites the applicant and confirms the purpose of the visit, applicable to activities such as visiting friends or relatives, attending meetings or workshops, participating in exhibitions or trade fairs, or undertaking humanitarian or charitable activities.

Business Licence: A copy of the official business licence issued by the Government of Tanzania, confirming that the host organisation is legally registered and authorised to operate in Tanzania.

NGO’s Registration Certificates: Official documentation confirming the NGO’s legal registration, such as a society or trust registration certificate issued by the government.

Certificate of Registration: Official proof confirming the legal registration of the inviting organisation (company, university, or NGO), such as a company incorporation certificate or university accreditation document.

Medical Report: A medical report issued by an authorised hospital or qualified medical practitioner in Tanzania outlining the treatment details and expected duration of treatment.

Marriage Certificate for Spouse: Official documentation establishing the marital relationship with the spouse.

A copy of the birth certificate (Child): An official birth certificate verifying the child’s identity and the parent-child relationship with the applicant or host.

Business Visa

A copy of the registration certificate or Certificate of Incorporation/Compliance: Proof that the host company or institution is legally registered in Tanzania.

Contract for Service: A signed agreement between the applicant and the inviting organisation outlining the scope, duration, and nature of the services or technical work to be performed in Tanzania, including assessments, consultancy, or contract-based services, as applicable.

Invitation Letter: A letter issued by a legally registered institution, company, university, college, or client organisation in Tanzania, inviting the applicant and outlining the purpose of the business activity.

Applicant’s letter detailing the nature of the business applicant wishes to undertake: A detailed letter from the applicant explaining the nature of the business they intend to establish.

Permission from a competent authority: Authorisation from the relevant regulatory body for conducting business research.

Transit Visa

Application Letter: A brief letter explaining the purpose of transit and confirming onward travel arrangements.

Multiple Entry Visa

A copy of the Registration Certificate or Certificate of Incorporation / Compliance: Proof that the company is legally registered in Tanzania.

Proof of being a director, agent, representative, or shareholder: Official documents confirming the applicant’s role or ownership status within the company.

Passport or National ID of a Tanzanian host/residence permit for a Tanzanian resident: A passport or national ID if the host is a Tanzanian citizen or a valid Tanzanian residence permit if the host is a foreign resident.

Invitation Letter: An official letter issued by the host in Tanzania, whether a company, institution, NGO, university, or individual, inviting the applicant and confirming the nature, purpose, and duration of the visit(s).

A copy of the birth certificate (child): An official document confirming the parent-child relationship.

A copy of the marriage certificate (spouse): An official document confirming the marital relationship.

Certificate of Registration: Proof of legal registration for NGOs or other non-company organisations, where applicable.

What Are “Other Relevant Documents” for Meetings & Workshops Under the Ordinary Visa?

Supporting documents confirming participation in the meeting or workshop, such as an event agenda or programme, registration or attendance confirmation, official event schedule, nomination or participation letter, or written communication from the organiser explaining the meeting details.