Tanzania visa on arrival for citizens of Switzerland: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Tanzania, and citizens of Switzerland can obtain it on arrival.
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Official fee
50 USD
Processing time
On arrival
Our guide to the Tanzania visa from Switzerland
Swiss nationals need a tourist e-Visa before travelling to Tanzania; the indicative fee is USD 50 for a single-entry tourist stay.
Departing from Zurich, Geneva or Basel, Swiss travellers arrange their Tanzanian visa online. The application goes through the official immigration e-services portal, eservices.immigration.go.tz, with no consulate visit. The visa should be approved before departure, whether you are heading to Zanzibar or the mainland.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Every Swiss traveller needs a visa to enter Tanzania, including the Zanzibar archipelago. The recommended channel is the tourist e-Visa requested online before departure; some entry points may also issue a visa on arrival, but the e-Visa avoids the queues.
How much does a visa for Tanzania cost from Switzerland?
50 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Tanzania really cost?
- Government fee50 USD
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Tanzania?
The exact list for Tanzania is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Tanzania before you apply.
Documents and fees
Prepare a Swiss passport valid for at least six months, a recent passport photo, proof of accommodation and a return ticket. The single-entry tourist visa costs around USD 50; confirm the amount and payment method on the official portal before submitting.
How to apply for a visa for Tanzania from Switzerland
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How and where to apply
You apply on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz from Switzerland. You create an account, complete the form, upload your photo and passport, then pay the fee online. The approved visa is emailed to you and must be shown with your passport on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Tanzania from Switzerland?
A visa on arrival for Tanzania is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Switzerland on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Switzerland but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Tanzania take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing and tips
Apply at least one to two weeks before departure, as processing can take several working days. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from a risk country, including via a connecting flight. Print the visa and keep it with your bookings throughout the trip.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not confuse the many intermediary sites with the official portal: eservices.immigration.go.tz is the only reliable source. Also check your passport validity and the accuracy of the details entered, as an error can invalidate the visa. Finally, do not rely automatically on visa on arrival, the advance e-Visa secures your boarding.
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Other visa types for Tanzania
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Tanzania Immigration e-Services (e-Visa): portail officiel
- Tanzania Immigration Department
- Suisse: DFAE, conseils aux voyageurs
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Price
50 USD
Transit eVisa
Transit visa
Duration
7 days
Price
30 USD
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor visa
Investor visa
Duration
5 years
Price
1,000–3,000 USD
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Class A/B Work Permit
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
2,000–3,000 USD
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business eVisa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
250 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
1 year
Price
50–550 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips to Extend Your Stay in Tanzania
- Apply for your extension at least one week before your initial visa expires.
- Gather all necessary supporting documents (reason for extension, proof of resources, accommodation).
- Contact local immigration offices or consult an authorized agent to facilitate the process.
- Avoid exceeding the allowed duration to prevent sanctions or fines.
For example, a tourist with a 90-day eVisa can request an additional 30-day extension by submitting a request to the Dar es Salaam immigration office with the required documents, legally extending their stay.
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