Tanzania visa on arrival for citizens of India: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Tanzania, and citizens of India can obtain it on arrival.
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Official fees from €47.
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Official fee
50 USD
Processing time
On arrival
Our guide to the Tanzania visa from India
Indian travellers need a visa for Tanzania; it is obtained online as an e-Visa before departure.
Tanzania requires a visa from Indian nationals, to be applied for online on the official immigration portal before travelling. The ordinary tourist visa costs USD 50 according to the reference fee. The passport must be valid for at least six months after arrival.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. An Indian citizen must hold a visa before entering Tanzania. The application is made in advance through the official e-Visa; some entry points may also grant a visa on arrival, but the e-Visa secured beforehand remains the recommended route to avoid surprises.
How much does a visa for Tanzania cost from India?
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
Have ready a passport valid for six months, a passport photo, an accommodation address, a return ticket and, where applicable, a yellow-fever certificate if arriving from a risk area. The ordinary tourist visa costs USD 50; confirm the exact fee and accepted payment methods on the official portal.
How to apply for a visa for Tanzania from India
- 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
The application is made online at eservices.immigration.go.tz, the official portal of the Tanzanian immigration service. The traveller creates an account, fills in the form, uploads the documents and pays online. No consulate visit is needed for a standard tourist stay.
Where do you apply for a visa for Tanzania from India?
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 India on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in India 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
Submit the application at least one to two weeks before departure, as processing time is not guaranteed. Pay only on the official portal and keep the payment receipt. Print the approved e-Visa to present at immigration on arrival.
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
Common errors: relying on a visa on arrival with no backup, entering an incorrect passport number, or uploading a non-compliant photo. Re-read every field before paying and check that the name matches the passport exactly.
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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
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Online application for Tanzania, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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