Tanzania visa on arrival for citizens of Norway: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Tanzania, and citizens of Norway can obtain it on arrival.
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Official fee
50 USD
Processing time
On arrival
Our guide to the Tanzania visa from Norway
Norwegian travellers heading to Tanzania (whether to Zanzibar, the northern parks or Dar es Salaam) must obtain a visa in advance. Tanzania offers a tourist e-Visa applied for online, avoiding any embassy visit. The application goes through the official Tanzanian immigration portal.
Do you need a visa?
A visa is mandatory for Norwegian nationals wishing to visit Tanzania. The recommended route is the electronic tourist visa (e-Visa), to be requested before travel. The Norwegian passport must remain valid for at least six months after entry.
How much does a visa for Tanzania cost from Norway?
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
Prepare a Norwegian passport valid for six months, a passport photo, your return ticket and proof of accommodation. The stated tourist e-Visa fee is about USD 50; confirm the exact amount and payment method on the official portal before submitting. Payment is made by card at the point of submission.
How to apply for a visa for Tanzania from Norway
- 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 e-Visa application is made online on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz. The applicant creates an account from Norway, fills in the form and uploads supporting documents. Some entry points may still offer a visa on arrival, but the prior e-Visa avoids airport queues.
Where do you apply for a visa for Tanzania from Norway?
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 Norway on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Norway 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 your application several days before departure, as processing can take time. Download and print the approved e-Visa received by e-mail to present at boarding and on arrival. A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from an at-risk country.
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
Do not rely solely on a visa on arrival: the prior e-Visa is safer and faster. Beware of sites imitating the official portal and charging extra fees. Finally, check that the details entered match your passport exactly, as any discrepancy can block entry.
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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 Directorate of Immigration Services
- Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: travel advice
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Price
50 USD
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
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Tanzania
- Check with local immigration services upon arrival if an extension is possible, as online information is limited.
- Plan a travel insurance covering the entire duration of your stay, including in case of unforeseen extension.
Example: For a 4-month stay, apply for a 90-day e-Visa, then inquire in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar City about possible extension procedures.
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