Tanzania — Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar Beaches
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Tanzania Visa for Indians

Entry Requirements for Indian Passport Holders

Indian passport holders apply for a Tanzania e-visa online before travel. Visitors to Zanzibar must also buy the mandatory Zanzibar inbound travel insurance.

Entry for Indianse-Visa Required
ProcessingUp to 10 working days
Permitted stayUp to 90 days, single entry
AppointmentNot required
CapitalDodoma
CurrencyTanzanian Shilling (TZS)
LanguageSwahili, English
Best time to visitJune to October

Tanzania Visa Options & Document Checklist

Tanzania Ordinary (Tourist) e-Visa

Apply on the official portal visa.immigration.go.tz — carry a printed approval

ProcessingUp to 10 working days
Validity90 days
StayUp to 90 days, single entry

Documents required

  1. Clear colour scan of the passport bio-data page (passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival)
  2. Recent colour photograph — digital, as per portal specifications, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  3. Confirmed return or onward flight reservation
  4. Hotel booking for the entire stay (or invitation letter from your host with their ID and address proof)
  5. Yellow fever vaccination certificate

Tanzania Business e-Visa

Apply on visa.immigration.go.tz

ProcessingUp to 10 working days
Validity90 days
StayUp to 90 days

Documents required

  1. Clear colour scan of the passport bio-data page (passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival)
  2. Recent colour photograph — digital, white background, taken within the last 6 months
  3. Invitation letter from the host company in Tanzania on its letterhead, stating the purpose and dates of the visit and who bears the expenses
  4. Covering letter from your Indian employer / company on letterhead confirming your designation, purpose of the trip and who bears the expenses

Important Notes

  • India requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate from travellers arriving from this country — get vaccinated at an authorised centre at least 10 days before departure, or you may be quarantined on return.
  • Zanzibar: mandatory Zanzibar Insurance Corporation inbound travel insurance for all foreign visitors.
Information checked September 2026. Visa rules change frequently — our consultants reconfirm the latest requirements with the embassy / official portal before filing. Official sources: Tanzania official e-Visa. Fees are not listed on this website — contact us for current charges.

About Tanzania

Tanzania is a popular destination for Indian travellers, with a capital at Dodoma and a well-connected network of cities including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Zanzibar. The best time to visit is June to October, when conditions are ideal for exploring highlights such as Serengeti National Park and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Top attractions

Serengeti National ParkMount KilimanjaroZanzibar BeachesNgorongoro Crater

Top cities

Dar es SalaamArushaZanzibar
FAQs

Tanzania Visa — FAQs

Indian passport holders apply for a Tanzania e-visa online before travel. Visitors to Zanzibar must also buy the mandatory Zanzibar inbound travel insurance.
Processing is typically up to 10 working days. Validity: 90 days. Permitted stay: Up to 90 days, single entry.
The core documents are: Clear colour scan of the passport bio-data page (passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival); Recent colour photograph — digital, as per portal specifications, white background, taken within the last 6 months; Confirmed return or onward flight reservation; Hotel booking for the entire stay (or invitation letter from your host with their ID and address proof); Yellow fever vaccination certificate. See the complete checklist on this page — our consultants review every document before submission.
No embassy appointment is needed for the main route — the application is made online through the official portal.
No consultancy can guarantee approval — the decision rests solely with the authorities of Tanzania. We maximise your chances through accurate, complete documentation.
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