Tanzania visa on arrival for citizens of Russia: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Tanzania, and citizens of Russia can obtain it on arrival.
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Official fee
50 USD
Processing time
On arrival
Our guide to the Tanzania visa from Russia
Yes, Russian nationals need a visa for Tanzania. It is easily obtained online as an e-Visa before departure.
A Russian citizen planning to visit Tanzania (Zanzibar, the Serengeti, Kilimanjaro) must apply for an electronic tourist visa. The whole process is done online, with no need to visit the Tanzanian embassy in Moscow. Some entry points also grant a visa on arrival, but the e-Visa remains the safest route.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Russian travellers are not visa-exempt for Tanzania and must secure a tourist visa before boarding. The e-Visa is the recommended format: it avoids airport queues and confirms your authorisation before you travel.
How much does a visa for Tanzania cost from Russia?
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 at least 6 months, a recent passport photo, a copy of the passport bio page, a return ticket and proof of accommodation. The single-entry tourist visa costs roughly US$50; confirm the exact amount at the payment step on the official portal.
How to apply for a visa for Tanzania from Russia
- 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
Applications are lodged on the official Tanzanian immigration portal, eservices.immigration.go.tz. You create an account, complete the tourist form, upload your documents and pay online. No in-person visit to the Tanzanian embassy in Moscow is required for the e-Visa.
Where do you apply for a visa for Tanzania from Russia?
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.
You live in Russia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Russia 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 at least one to two weeks before departure to absorb any processing time. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate may be required if you arrive from or transit a risk country in Africa. Print the approved e-Visa and keep it with you at immigration.
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
The most common slip is entering a name or passport number that does not exactly match the document; even a small mismatch can block entry. Also avoid third-party paid sites that imitate the official portal, and never travel on a passport with under 6 months of validity.
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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 e-Services Portal
- Tanzania Immigration Department
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Tanzania
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
Official websiteTo confirm
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 to Extend Your Stay in Tanzania
- Apply for your extension at least 10 days before your initial visa expires.
- Always keep a copy of your passport and visa with you.
- Respect the stay conditions to avoid penalties or extension refusals.
A Russian tourist obtained their tourist e-Visa 7 days before departure, requested an extension 15 days before the end of their initial stay, and was able to stay a total of 60 days without issue.
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
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