Yes, a visa is required to travel from Portugal to Tanzania.
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Do I need a visa for Tanzania from Portugal?
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Portuguese nationals need a visa for Tanzania. The simplest option is the tourist e-Visa, applied for online before departure, with a listed fee of around USD 50.
This guide is for Portuguese citizens planning a trip to Tanzania, from a Serengeti safari to climbing Kilimanjaro or the beaches of Zanzibar. Tanzania issues an electronic visa (e-Visa) through its immigration service portal, and the application is completed entirely online. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months, and the exact fee should be confirmed on the official source.
Do you need a visa?
Yes: Portuguese travellers need a visa to enter Tanzania for tourism. The easiest route is the e-Visa applied for online before departure. The passport must remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date.
How and where to apply
Apply from Portugal on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz: create an account, upload your passport page and a photo, then pay online. A visa on arrival exists at some entry points, but the pre-arranged e-Visa is safer and avoids the queues.
Documents and fees
Prepare a Portuguese passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent photo, an accommodation address in Tanzania and a return ticket. The listed tourist e-Visa fee is around USD 50 (single entry); confirm the exact amount and payment method on eservices.immigration.go.tz.
Processing and tips
Processing time is not confirmed here — submit your application several working days before departure. Keep a printed copy of the approved e-Visa. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from an at-risk country, which is common for itineraries combining Zanzibar and the mainland.
Common mistakes
Common errors are an insufficiently valid passport, confusing mainland visa rules with Zanzibar-specific requirements, and using unofficial intermediary sites. Apply for the visa only on eservices.immigration.go.tz and check the yellow-fever requirement.
Official sources
- Tanzania Immigration e-Services — official e-Visa portal
- Tanzania Directorate of Immigration Services
- Portal das Comunidades — Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros (Portugal)
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
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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 Portugal?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Portugal 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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