Yes, a visa is required to travel from Japan to Tanzania.
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Do I need a visa for Tanzania from Japan?
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Japanese travellers need a visa for Tanzania; the tourist visa is applied for online, with an indicative fee of about USD 50.
Tanzania does not waive the visa requirement for Japanese nationals travelling as tourists. From Japan, the recommended route is the e-Visa applied for on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz before departure. Your passport must be valid for at least six months on entry.
Do you need a visa?
Yes: a Japanese citizen must hold a visa to enter Tanzania for tourism. The single-entry tourist visa suits a short stay. Your passport must remain valid for six months beyond your intended date of entry.
How and where to apply
From Japan, you apply online on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz. You create an account, complete the form, upload a photo and your passport page, then pay the fee. A visa on arrival is sometimes offered at certain entry points, but the prior e-Visa avoids queues and uncertainty.
Documents and fees
Prepare a passport valid for six months, a photo, proof of accommodation and a return ticket. As a guide, the single-entry tourist visa costs about USD 50; confirm the exact fee and validity on eservices.immigration.go.tz. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate is frequently required, especially if you transit through a risk country.
Processing and tips
Processing time is not guaranteed, so apply several weeks before departure. Print the e-Visa confirmation and keep it with your bookings, as it can be checked at boarding and at immigration. Always verify the latest conditions on the official source.
Common mistakes
A classic mistake is confusing mainland Tanzania with Zanzibar, or relying on visa on arrival without a backup plan. Use only the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz, not a third-party site. Finally, a passport with less than six months' validity, or a missing yellow-fever certificate, can lead to refusal.
Official sources
- Tanzania Immigration Services — e-Visa portal
- Tanzania Immigration Department
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Travel information
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 Japan?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Japan 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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