Having a visa is essential if you want to travel. A visa acts as a laissez-passer. It is a residence permit generally granted by a diplomatic service and affixed to a passport. This authorisation allows the applicant to enter the country to which he or she intends to travel.
Can I get a Tanzanian visa?
Like other forms of visa, the Tanzanian visa can be granted to an individual who applies for it. Visas are granted on the basis of the reason for travel. A distinction is made between tourist visas, family visas, professional visas, etc.
The different ways of obtaining a Tanzanian visa
The French embassy no longer issues visas for Tanzania, and invites future travellers to adopt one of two other ways of obtaining their visa. The first is to apply on arrival at a border post eligible for an e-visa. The other, more modern way involves going through an online service such as the official site or through apply.tz.
At a border crossing
Visas can be obtained locally at the border post of an international airport.
The documents required to obtain a Tanzanian visa are more restrictive because they are numerous. The following documents are required:
- a passport
- a passport photo
- an application form
- proof of travel
- and a means of payment
Note that the passport required here must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel.
Using the services of a specialist agency
The agency has an online site specialising in online e-Visa applications for Tanzania. The e-Visa is a form of visa for which the application (subject to the provision of a file) is made on the Internet. It is a fairly simple way for applicants to obtain a visa, as it saves them a lot of hassle. It also saves applicants a lot of energy, as they no longer need to travel physically to apply for a visa.
The visa obtained for Tanzania on this site is a 90-day tourist or business visa. The average processing time is 5 days, and this type of visa is available for several countries. To be eligible for the Tanzanian e-Visa, applicants must hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into Tanzania. The second condition is that they must not be in possession of a Tanzanian resident visa. You do not need to be in Tanzania with a valid visa or with a visa extension.
Why choose the Tanzanian e-Visa?
The Tanzanian e-Visa has a number of advantages over the traditional visa. You can make a group application, which is done entirely online, and it takes less time to obtain. An official document from the authorities is provided. The documents you need to provide are not binding. All you need is :
- a colour scan of passport
- a passport photo
- a plane ticket (or other means of transport).
These documents are attached to the online visa application form.
An agency service 