Tanzania visa on arrival for citizens of Sweden: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Tanzania, and citizens of Sweden can obtain it on arrival.
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Official fee
50 USD
Processing time
On arrival
Our guide to the Tanzania visa from Sweden
Yes, Swedish citizens need a visa for Tanzania. The tourist visa is issued as an e-Visa applied for online before departure, for a fee of USD 50.
For a tourist trip to Tanzania (including Zanzibar), Swedes must obtain a visa before travelling. The recommended route is the e-Visa, requested through the official Tanzania immigration portal eservices.immigration.go.tz, at USD 50 for the ordinary single-entry visa. Some entry points may also issue a visa on arrival, but a prior e-Visa avoids queues and uncertainty.
Do you need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. A Swedish passport does not allow visa-free tourist entry to Tanzania. The standard route is the e-Visa (electronic visa) applied for online in advance; a visa on arrival may exist at certain entry points, but it is better not to depend on it. This visa covers both mainland Tanzania and the Zanzibar archipelago.
How much does a visa for Tanzania cost from Sweden?
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?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government fee50 USD
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
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
Bring a Swedish passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your entry date, with blank pages for the stamp. You also need a recent passport photo, an address of accommodation in Tanzania and often a return or onward ticket. The ordinary single-entry tourist visa costs USD 50; confirm the amount and the payment methods on the official portal before submitting your application.
How to apply for a visa for Tanzania from Sweden
- 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 application is made online, from Sweden, on the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz before departure. You create an account, fill in the form, upload your photo, passport bio page and the required supporting documents, then pay the fee. Once the visa is approved, you receive a document to print and present to immigration on arrival.
Where do you apply for a visa for Tanzania from Sweden?
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 Sweden on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Sweden 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 time and practical tips
Processing time is not fixed: submit your application several days before departure to absorb any delays or requests for additional documents. A yellow-fever vaccination certificate may be required, particularly if you arrive from a country where the disease is present, so check this depending on your itinerary. Keep both a digital and a paper copy of your approved e-Visa.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Do not routinely rely on a visa on arrival: travel with the e-Visa already approved. Make sure the personal details you enter match your passport exactly, as an error can lead to refusal at immigration. Finally, use only the official portal eservices.immigration.go.tz to avoid intermediaries that overcharge for the process.
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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 (e-Visa) portal
- Tanzania Immigration Services Department
- Sweden Abroad: Sveriges ambassad, reseinformation
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
- Apply for your extension before your initial visa expires to avoid any violations.
- Contact local immigration offices to know the required documents and applicable fees for extension.
- Always keep a copy of your passport, visa, and extension documents with you.
- Use the official online portal for all applications to ensure validity and avoid fraud.
A tourist who has obtained a 90-day e-Visa can, before this period ends, go to the Dar es Salaam immigration office to request an additional 30-day extension, providing proof of sufficient funds and a departure ticket.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Tanzania from Sweden?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Sweden directly at the border of Tanzania.
How much does a tourist visa for Tanzania cost?▾
The tourist visa costs from 50 USD in official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
How long does it take to get a visa for Tanzania?▾
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.
How do you apply for a visa for Tanzania from Sweden?▾
The visa is issued at the dedicated counter after landing. Before departure, check that your entry point actually issues it, and bring the fee, often in cash, along with your supporting documents.
What other visa types exist for Tanzania?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Tanzania offers among others: Business eVisa, Class A/B Work Permit, Student visa, Investor visa, Transit eVisa.
Data verified on 28/10/2026 · Our methodology
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