Tanzanian visa resources
Documents You Need
The core supporting documents for Tanzania visa and permit applications.
Important
For a short-stay e-Visa you will generally need a passport valid for at least six months with blank pages, a passport-style photograph, a scan of your passport bio-data page, and details of your travel and accommodation. Some categories, such as business visas, may require a supporting or invitation letter.
Residence permit and pass applications require more, and the exact list depends on the class. Employment (Class B) applications need a work permit, an employment contract and professional credentials; investor (Class A) applications need business and tax registration and evidence of capital; student (Class C) applications need an admission letter; and dependant passes need a marriage certificate and children's birth certificates to prove the relationship.
Typical documents
- Passport valid at least six months, with blank pages
- Recent passport-style photograph and passport bio-data page
- Proof of purpose (booking, invitation, admission or employment letter)
- Category-specific evidence (work permit, investment proof, relationship certificates)
Next steps
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.