Visa for Germany from Tanzania: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Tanzanian citizens are subject to the visa requirement for Germany and must obtain a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) before leaving. The visa lets you travel throughout the Schengen area, provided Germany is the main destination or your first point of entry.

• Government fee90 EUR
• Application centre feeCapped at €45
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a valid passport, the Schengen form, compliant photos, a return flight reservation, proof of accommodation, evidence of funds, and travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The adult visa fee is usually EUR 90; confirm the exact amount and currency with the official source before applying.

Applications are lodged in Tanzania, in Dar es Salaam, at the German Embassy or its service provider (VFS Global, depending on the current arrangement). The appointment and capture of biometric data take place in person. If your trip covers several Schengen countries, Germany must be where you spend the most time.

• Your application goes to the state that is your main destination. If Germany is where you spend the longest, it handles the file, whatever the entry point.
• With no main destination, the competent state is the one you enter first.
• If Germany has no consulate in Tanzania, another Schengen state may act on its behalf under a representation arrangement, or the file goes to the post accredited for your country.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Tanzania, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Tanzania 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.

Processing usually takes 15 to 45 days, so submit your file several weeks before departure. Applications can be lodged up to six months in advance. A complete, consistent file with a clear itinerary and solid financial proof helps the decision.

Do not apply to another Schengen state if Germany is your main destination. Avoid inadequate insurance, bookings that do not match the visa dates, or a passport with too little validity left. Check the current fee, timeline and service provider on the official site before applying.