{"id":1544,"date":"2024-11-19T00:36:26","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T23:36:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apply.tz\/article\/fin-des-visas-a-larrivee-en-tanzanie-a-partir-de-janvier-2025\/"},"modified":"2024-11-19T00:36:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T23:36:26","slug":"fin-des-visas-a-larrivee-en-tanzanie-a-partir-de-janvier-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apply.tz\/en\/article\/no-more-visas-on-arrival-in-tanzania-from-january-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"End of visas on arrival in Tanzania from January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

La Tanzania<\/strong> will undergo a major change in its immigration policies from the 30 January 2025<\/strong>. The country will stop issuing visas on arrival<\/strong>This means that all travellers are obliged to purchase a electronic visa<\/strong> before their departure. This initiative aims to streamline entry procedures and improve the travel experience, while transforming the landscape of the tourism<\/strong> in this fascinating region of East Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From 30 January 2025<\/strong>Tanzania will be making a significant change to its migration policy by ending the issuance of visas on arrival<\/strong> for international travellers. This decision to modernise and streamline entry procedures will require visitors to obtain a electronic visa<\/strong> before they arrive in the country. This change in the way tourist flows are managed is already sending shockwaves through the travel industry.<\/p>\n\n\n

Tanzania, known for its magnificent landscapes and diverse wildlife, has long been distinguished by its open-door policy, allowing visitors to obtain a visa<\/strong> as soon as they arrive. However, the Tanzanian authorities plan to put an end to this practice on 30 January 2025. On that date, travellers will be obliged to use the electronic visa<\/strong>available via the government's online portal.<\/p>\n\n\n

This seemingly ambitious project aims to improve the efficiency and fluidity of entry processes, while relieving the strain on airport resources that are often congested by long queues. The aim of these changes is to improve organisation and security when visitors arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n

Changes announced against a backdrop of confusion<\/h2>\n\n\n

Before the official announcement of the end of visas on arrival, the situation was tinged with rumour and uncertainty. A circular shared on social networks had already hinted at the abolition of this option as early as November 2024, causing concern among industry professionals and travellers alike. The Tanzanian government had to intervene quickly to confirm that visas on arrival would remain valid, while encouraging the use of the electronic visa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Despite this, a number of foreign ministries, including those of the France<\/strong> and Canada<\/strong>The Tanzanian authorities have updated their recommendations, confirming the information in order to alert travellers. Although Tanzanian channels have not yet officially confirmed this suspension, foreign governments seem convinced that it will be implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n

e-Visa: the new entry standard<\/h2>\n\n\n

With the introduction of e-Visa<\/strong>Travellers should prepare themselves by submitting their application on the official Tanzanian government website (visa.immigration.go.tz<\/strong>) or via an approved agency such as Visamundi. The aim of this change is to make it easier for people to enter the country, so that tourist flows can be better managed.<\/p>\n\n\n

The e-Visa offers a number of significant advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n