Tanzania visa on arrival for citizens of China: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Tanzania, and citizens of China can obtain it on arrival.
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Official fee
50 USD
Processing time
On arrival
Our guide to the Tanzania visa from China
Yes, Chinese nationals need a visa for Tanzania. The tourist visa is applied for online as an e-Visa before departure, and some entry points may also grant a visa on arrival.
Chinese travellers heading to Tanzania submit their application on the official Tanzania Immigration e-Services portal before they travel. The process is entirely online, and the approved grant notice is shown on arrival at Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. The passport must be valid for at least six months.
Do you need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Chinese nationals are not visa-exempt for Tanzania. The ordinary tourist visa is obtained before departure through the e-Visa portal; some entry points may also grant a visa on arrival. Check the category matching your stay (tourism, business, transit) on the official site.
How much does a visa for Tanzania cost from China?
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 Chinese passport valid for at least six months, a passport photo, a return ticket and proof of accommodation. The ordinary tourist visa costs USD 50; confirm this amount and the other categories on the official portal. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate may be required if you are arriving from a country where the disease is present.
How to apply for a visa for Tanzania from China
- 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
Create an account on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz, complete the online form and upload the passport bio-data page and a recent photo. Payment is made by card on the portal, and the grant notice is sent by email. Print it to present at immigration control.
Where do you apply for a visa for Tanzania from China?
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 China on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in China 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 several days before departure: the online processing time is not guaranteed here and should be checked on the official source. Enter through a port of entry that accepts the e-Visa and keep the printed grant notice with you. Make sure your details match the passport exactly.
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
Use only the official government portal: many intermediary sites charge extra fees. Do not travel without the printed grant notice, and check the six-month passport validity. Finally, overlooking the yellow-fever certificate when it is required can lead to refused entry.
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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 Services Department: e-Services (portail visa officiel)
- Idara ya Uhamiaji Tanzania (Tanzania Immigration Services)
- 中国领事服务网 (China Consular Service Network, MFA)
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 for extending your stay in Tanzania
- Check the specific conditions for each type of visa before requesting an extension.
- Plan your stay according to the duration restrictions for each visa type.
Example: For a longer stay, it may be better to apply for a different type of visa, such as a temporary residence visa, if available.
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