Tanzania Arrivals and Immigration

All travellers whether foreign nationals, Tanzanian citizens or Residents, MUST enter Tanzania through designated (formal) Entry Points. Upon arrival, the traveller will be responsible for:

1. Appearing in person in front of an Immigration Officer with a completed and signed arrival declaration card, and

2. Producing their passport or other acceptable document to an Immigration Officer; and

3. In the case of foreign nationals; they may be required:

4. To show their Visa or apply for Visa on arrival;

5. To show Residence Permit/Pass If they are bonafide Residents in Tanzania;

6. Return ticket or evidence of onward travel arrangement; and

7. Evidence of funds for maintenance (upkeep budget

NB: Apart from the above immigration formalities, a traveller is supposed to observe health guidelines as provided by Ministry of Health in Tanzania from time to time. Currently there are special conditions imposed for yellow fever and Covid-19. Prospective visitors are advised to read respective guidelines from the Ministry of Health.