Tanzania visa on arrival for citizens of Spain: conditions and fees 2026

Yes. As a Spanish citizen you must obtain a visa to enter Tanzania, whatever your reason for travel (tourism, safari, a stay in Zanzibar). There is no visa exemption or waiver agreement between Spain and Tanzania. The recommended option is the tourist e-visa (electronic visa), applied for online before departure on Tanzania's official immigration portal: eservices.immigration.go.tz. This gives you an approval to present on arrival, sparing you queues and the risk of being turned away at the counter. Good to know: Zanzibar is part of Tanzania and the same visa covers the archipelago, you do not need a separate document.

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government fee50 USD

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

Get your file ready before you start the application. You will need: a Spanish passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Tanzania, with blank pages; a recent passport-style photo in digital format (light background); a scan of your passport bio-data page. You will also be asked for your accommodation address in Tanzania (hotel, safari lodge, Zanzibar guesthouse) and, usually, your return or onward ticket. On health: a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from (or have transited through) a country where the virus is present. A traveller coming directly from Spain is not normally affected, but if your itinerary passes through a risk country, carry your vaccination card. Always check the current health requirements before departure.

Two options exist, but they are not equal. The e-visa (recommended): you complete everything online, from Spain, on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz. You create an account, fill in the form (passport details, travel dates and purpose, accommodation address), upload the required files and submit the application. Once approved, the e-visa is emailed to you: print it and keep a copy. Visa on arrival: this remains possible at certain entry points (Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar international airports), but it means queuing and depending on availability at the desk. For a stress-free trip, choose the e-visa obtained in advance. Always check the exact conditions on the official site before you travel.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Spain 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.

Plan ahead: don't leave your e-visa application to the last minute. Processing can take several working days, with extra delay if your file is incomplete. Best practice is to submit at least two to three weeks before departure. Check every field carefully: the name and passport number you enter must match your document exactly, otherwise you risk a problem at boarding or on arrival. Print the approved e-visa and keep a copy on your phone. For Zanzibar: the same Tanzanian visa is enough, but note that an online arrival form and a mandatory travel insurance may be requested on arrival in the archipelago, check this specific point on official channels before you go.

A few pitfalls to avoid. 1) Using a middleman site instead of the official portal: many third-party sites charge extra fees. Use only eservices.immigration.go.tz. 2) Underestimating passport validity: the 6-month rule is counted from your date of entry, not the application date. 3) Forgetting the yellow fever certificate when your route passes through a risk country, this document can determine whether you're allowed in. 4) Confusing e-visa and visa on arrival: even when approved, always keep a printed copy. 5) Leaving it too late: a refusal or delay can jeopardise the trip. If in doubt about your situation (dual nationality, long stay, a purpose other than tourism), contact the Tanzanian embassy or consult the official Spanish travel advice before booking.