Yes, a visa is required to travel from Ireland to Tanzania.
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Do I need a visa for Tanzania from Ireland?
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Yes, Irish citizens need a visa for Tanzania. It is applied for online as an e-Visa through the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz before departure.
For a tourist trip to Tanzania (mainland and Zanzibar), Irish travellers must obtain an e-Visa before leaving. The application is made online from Ireland on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz. The ordinary single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50; confirm the current fee and validity on the portal before you pay.
Do you need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. An Irish passport does not allow visa-free entry to Tanzania for tourism. The recommended route is the e-Visa, applied for online before departure; some entry points still issue a visa on arrival, but the prior e-Visa avoids uncertainty at the counters. The same e-Visa covers both the mainland and Zanzibar.
How and where to apply
The application is made online from Ireland, on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz. You create an account, complete the form, upload your passport bio-data page, a photo and your travel documents, then pay by card. The approved e-Visa is sent to you by email: print it to present to immigration on arrival.
Documents and fees
Bring an Irish passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, a photo, an accommodation address and a return or onward ticket. The ordinary single-entry tourist visa is set at USD 50; other categories exist at different rates. A yellow-fever certificate may be required if you arrive from a risk country: check the current fee and conditions on eservices.immigration.go.tz.
Processing time and practical tips
Processing time is not guaranteed: submit your file at least one to two weeks before departure. Check the passport number and the spelling of your name before sending, as these details are linked to your e-Visa. Keep the approval email and a printed copy, and have the address of your first accommodation handy for the check.
Common mistakes
Go only through the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz: intermediary sites charge unnecessary fees. Do not confuse the tourist visa with a business or transit visa, whose conditions differ. Finally, do not travel assuming a guaranteed visa on arrival: the prior e-Visa remains the safest solution.
Official sources
- Tanzania Immigration — e-Services (e-Visa officiel)
- Tanzania Immigration Department
- Ireland — Department of Foreign Affairs, travel advice Tanzania
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
Essential Tanzania information
Tanzania is an East African country on the Indian Ocean, renowned for Mount Kilimanjaro and the Serengeti. It hosts rich biodiversity and leads regionally in conservation. With an economy growing through agriculture, tourism, and mining, it addresses human development challenges.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Tanzania from Ireland?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Ireland directly at the Tanzania border (allowed duration: 3 months).
How much does the Tanzania visa cost?▾
The tourist visa costs from 50 USD in official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
How long can you stay in Tanzania?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 3 months.
What other visa types exist for Tanzania?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Tanzania offers among others: Class A/B Work Permit, Student visa, Investor visa, Transit eVisa, Business eVisa.
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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