Tanzanian visa resources
How to Apply for a Tanzania Visa or Permit
An overview of applying online for a Tanzania e-Visa, residence permit or pass through the official Immigration Services Department portals.
Important
Most short-stay visitors who need a visa apply online in advance through Tanzania's official e-Visa portal at visa.immigration.go.tz. You create an application, upload your passport bio-data page and a photograph, choose the correct visa category, pay the fee online and wait for approval before travelling.
Foreign nationals coming to work, invest, study or join family apply for a residence permit or a pass through the e-services portal at eservices.immigration.go.tz. Residence permits are classified as Class A (investors/self-employed), Class B (employment) and Class C (students, researchers, volunteers, missionaries and others), and Class B and C applications are generally made from outside Tanzania.
Citizens of the East African Community and other exempt countries may not need a visa at all for short visits. Always confirm the requirement for your nationality before you travel.
Choose the right channel
- Short visit needing a visa: e-Visa portal (visa.immigration.go.tz)
- Work, study, investment or family stay: residence permit / pass e-services (eservices.immigration.go.tz)
- Exempt nationality: check the exemption list — you may not need a visa
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.