Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Indian passport holders require a visa to visit Tanzania, but it can be obtained conveniently on arrival at major airports or as an e-Visa online before travel. Tanzania is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, home to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the idyllic island of Zanzibar.
How to Apply
Option 1, Visa on Arrival:
- Arrive at Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam) or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
- Proceed to the visa counter before immigration.
- Fill in an arrival form and pay USD $50.
- Receive your visa stamp.
Option 2, e-Visa (recommended):
- Apply online at eservices.immigration.go.tz.
- Fill in the application form and upload documents.
- Pay USD $50 online.
- Receive your e-Visa by email within 7 to 10 working days.
Documents Required
- Valid Indian passport with at least 6 months validity
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Hotel or safari lodge booking
- USD $50 in cash (for visa on arrival) or card for e-Visa
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (required if arriving from a yellow fever zone)
Costs & Fees
Tourist visa: USD $50 (approximately ₹4,150). Non-refundable.
Tips
- The Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater are two of Africa’s greatest wildlife experiences, book safaris well in advance.
- The Great Migration (wildebeest crossing the Mara River) occurs July to October and is one of nature’s most dramatic spectacles.
- Zanzibar is a perfect beach addition to a Tanzania safari, white sand, turquoise water, and excellent seafood.
- Combining Tanzania with Kenya (cross-border safari packages are common) maximises your East Africa experience.
- Tanzania has a large Indian-origin community, Indian food is available in Dar es Salaam and major towns.