The Tanzania Tourist Visa application process for Indian passport holders

1. Eligibility & Core Requirements

• Confirm that Indian citizens require a visa to visit Tanzania for tourism; no visa-free regime exists for Indian passport holders as of 2025.

• Available options: online e-visa, embassy sticker visa, or visa on arrival at certain ports (advance confirmation recommended for arrival option).

• Passport criteria: issued within the last 10 years; valid for at least 6 months beyond entry (ideally 3 months beyond planned exit); contains at least two blank pages.

• Permitted purposes: tourism, leisure, or visiting friends/family only; work, business, study, settlement, or migration prohibited.

• Requirement to demonstrate strong ties to India (employment, property, family), clear intent to return, good health, and no serious criminal or immigration violations.

2. Document Checklist & Required Evidence

• Completed, printed, and signed Tanzania visa application form from the online e-visa portal or embassy website (handwritten forms not accepted).

• Original passport and photocopies of biodata pages, previous visas, and old passports if applicable.

• Two recent biometric passport-size photographs (35×45 mm, white/light background, taken within 3–6 months).

• Detailed cover letter stating visit purpose, travel dates, full itinerary, funding source, and return assurance.

• Visa appointment confirmation (if applying via embassy/center).

• Confirmed return/onward round-trip flight tickets.

• Proof of accommodation for entire stay (hotel bookings or host invitation with host ID).

• Travel or health insurance covering the stay in Tanzania.

• Financial proof: recent bank statements (last 3 months) and possibly income tax returns.

• Employment proof: NOC for employees; business registration/tax returns for self-employed; student certificate or pension proof as applicable.

• Civil status documents: marriage certificate, minors' birth certificates, parental consent letters for children.

• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travelers from India).

• Any additional documents requested by Tanzanian authorities for specific circumstances.

3. Permitted vs. Prohibited Activities

• Permitted: tourism, leisure, visiting friends/family, cultural or unpaid short-term events.

• Prohibited: paid employment, business activities, long-term/award-bearing study, religious residence, settlement, migration, or overstaying.

4. Recent Policy & Process Updates (2025)

• E-visa recommended via official portal (https://visa.immigration.go.tz); standard processing 3–5 business days.

• Visa on arrival available at certain entry ports must confirm advance eligibility as not all crossings offer this facility.

• Only checklist documents accepted; extraneous or missing items cause delays or refusal.

• Early application crucial: at least 15 days for e-visa; 30–45 days for regular visas to account for processing backlogs.

• Enhanced scrutiny of finances, itinerary, insurance, accommodation, and return intent.

• E-visa delivered by email print and carry with all supporting documents on arrival.

5. Application Submission Workflow

• Apply online at https://visa.immigration.go.tz for e-visa, or complete form and book embassy appointment for sticker visa.

• Upload digital copies of passport and photos per specifications; provide originals if interview required.

• Submit/upload all supporting documents in correct order; track status online.

• Travel with printed e-visa and all supporting paperwork; present on arrival for verification and entry stamp.

6. Role & Value of Professional Visa Service Providers (JKVTravel.com)

• Pre-screen eligibility, select correct visa type, and provide current, customized checklist compliant with Tanzanian requirements.

• Review, format, organize, and translate documents to minimize errors or omissions that could delay processing.

• Manage digital submissions, document uploads, appointment scheduling, reminders, and status tracking for efficient workflow.

• Proactively handle additional documentation requests, policy changes, and extension/reapplication assistance reducing refusal risk and lost time.

• Streamline the process, reduce traveler stress, and maximize readiness while clarifying that final visa approval rests solely with Tanzanian immigration authorities and cannot be guaranteed by any service.