Welcome to Your Tanzania Journey
Djibouti residents can now apply for a Tanzania eVisa through a simple digital platform. This online system makes accessing Tanzania straightforward. Whether you're seeking safari experiences, business opportunities, or cultural exploration, this guide provides all necessary information.
Who Is Eligible?
If you hold a valid Djibouti passport, you meet the basic requirement to apply. The system welcomes applications from Djibouti citizens worldwide. Your eligibility requires only a valid passport and a genuine reason for visiting Tanzania.
Understanding Your Tanzania eVisa
Your Tanzania eVisa is a digital travel permit issued by the Tanzanian government. Unlike traditional visas, it exists only as a record in the immigration system rather than a physical document. Your approval is linked directly to your passport number.
Your eVisa permits you to enter Tanzania for your stated purpose. It specifies your permitted stay duration and indicates whether you can make multiple visits. The validity period is when you can use the eVisa to enter Tanzania.
Starting Your Application
Your application begins with an online form providing your personal information and passport details. You provide information about your accommodation and the reason for your visit to Tanzania.
Following form submission, you upload digital copies of required documents. These files must be clear and in the correct format. Your application then enters the review process.
Checking Your Application Status
You can verify your application progress at any time by visiting the Tanzania eVisa status page. Enter your passport number and order ID to receive instant updates. This eliminates the need to contact support for status inquiries.
Understanding Processing Options and Costs
Multiple processing options suit different timelines. Standard processing is more economical but requires more time, whilst expedited options process faster for a higher fee. Quality standards remain consistent across all processing levels.
Your total cost includes government fees and service fees, listed separately. Review both components before finalising your application. For complete details about all costs and timeframes, visit our fees and processing time page.
What Documents Do You Need?
Your application requires specific supporting documents to verify your identity and travel purposes. Submit all documents as digital files. Rather than listing each requirement separately, we have prepared comprehensive guidance.
Visit our requirements page to view the complete list of documents needed.
Discovering Tanzania's Wonders
Tanzania offers remarkable experiences for Djibouti visitors. The country combines stunning natural landscapes with vibrant cultures. Mount Kilimanjaro stands as Africa's highest peak and a bucket-list destination for many travellers. The Serengeti National Park offers unmatched wildlife viewing and the famous annual migration.
Zanzibar Island provides a completely different experience with pristine beaches, historical exploration, and cultural richness. The Ngorongoro Crater enables unique wildlife viewing opportunities. Lake Tanganyika offers water-based activities and peaceful relaxation.
Djibouti's visitors often find Tanzania's cultural experiences particularly enriching and welcoming.
Essential Information for Your Trip
Before departure, confirm your passport has at least six months validity remaining from your intended entry date. This standard requirement applies to most countries, including Tanzania.
Tanzania's currency is the Tanzanian Shilling. ATMs are available in major cities like Dar es Salaam and Arusha. Credit cards work in tourist establishments, but cash is necessary for smaller towns and rural areas.
English is widely spoken in tourist areas and business centres. Swahili is the national language, and locals appreciate efforts to learn basic phrases. The combination of English and Swahili covers most communication needs.
Health precautions are recommended. Yellow fever vaccination is particularly important for certain regions. Consult your healthcare provider about current recommendations for your specific itinerary.
Understanding Overstaying Rules
Your eVisa permits you to stay in Tanzania for a specified number of days. Remaining beyond this period is illegal and carries serious penalties. Overstaying results in fines, potential detention, and bans from future entry to Tanzania.
If you need to extend your stay, you must apply for an extension through Tanzanian immigration before your current authorisation expires. Extensions are not automatic and require formal application.
Available eVisa Categories
Tanzania offers multiple eVisa types designed for different travel purposes. Tourism eVisas suit holiday visitors, business eVisas accommodate professional travellers, and other categories address particular needs. Each type has distinct requirements and conditions.
For comprehensive information about all eVisa types and their specific details, visit our visa types page.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is advisable to apply first and receive approval before booking flights. This ensures your entry is guaranteed.
Contact support to discuss changing your eVisa category. Some changes may be possible before final approval.
No, each person must apply independently. However, you can provide invitation letters if required.
Your approved eVisa remains valid for the specified period. You can use it anytime during this window.
Tourism and business purposes are generally unrestricted. Other purposes may require additional documentation.
Working for foreign employers while on a tourism eVisa is typically permitted, but local employment is not.
Your eVisa is linked to your passport, not the email. You can retrieve your approval details using your order ID.
Content Disclaimer: Although this information was last updated in February 2026, we recommend verifying with the appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure complete accuracy regarding your travel plans.
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