Tanzania e-Visa for citizens of Nigeria: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Nigeria apply online before departure.
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Official fee
50 USD
Processing time
10 days
Our guide to the Tanzania visa from Nigeria
Nigerian travelers need a visa for Tanzania, best obtained as an e-Visa applied for online before departure. Our data indicates a fee of about 50 USD, to be confirmed on the official portal.
A Nigerian citizen traveling to Tanzania for tourism must hold a visa. The recommended route is the e-Visa, requested through Tanzania's official immigration portal before travel. This page outlines the process; always verify current conditions with the official source.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Nigerian nationals cannot enter Tanzania without a visa for a tourist stay. The e-Visa requested online before departure is the recommended option.
How much does an e-visa for Tanzania cost from Nigeria?
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 an e-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 Nigerian passport valid at least six months, a photo, proof of accommodation, and a return ticket. Our data indicates a fee of about 50 USD; the exact amount and validity should nevertheless be confirmed on the official portal before paying.
How to apply for an e-visa for Tanzania from Nigeria
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
The Nigerian applicant completes the form on Tanzania's official e-Visa portal (eservices.immigration.go.tz), uploads the required documents, and pays the fee online. The approval received electronically must be printed or saved to show on arrival. Apply from Nigeria, before the trip.
Where do you apply for a visa for Tanzania from Nigeria?
An e-visa for Tanzania is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in Nigeria on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Nigeria 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 an e-visa for Tanzania take?
10 days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing and tips
Submit your e-Visa request several working days before departure to absorb the processing time. Verify that the details entered match the passport exactly. A yellow fever certificate is usually required, particularly when arriving from Nigeria, so get vaccinated in advance.
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 pitfalls: relying only on visa on arrival, forgetting the often-required yellow fever certificate, or a passport with insufficient validity. Do not assume the exact fee: it must be confirmed on the official source. An error in the name or passport number can invalidate the e-Visa.
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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 - official e-Visa portal
- Tanzania Ministry of Home Affairs
- Nigeria Immigration Service
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Price
50 USD
Processing time
10 days
Official websiteVerified
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
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