# 🇹🇿 Tanzania — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Tanzania from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/tanzania 15 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel - **India**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tanzania Multiple Entry Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $100 | — | 10 days | | Tanzania Referral Visa (Prior-Clearance Nationalities) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $50 | — | 42 days | | Tanzania Ordinary Visa (Single Entry / Tourism) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $50 | — | 10 days | | Tanzania Transit Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 7 days | $30 | — | 10 days | | Tanzania Business Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $250 | — | 10 days | - **Tanzania Multiple Entry Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Completed online application, Category-specific evidence, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: visa.immigration.go.tz - **Tanzania Referral Visa (Prior-Clearance Nationalities)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Completed online application, Invitation or host letter, Return or onward ticket and itinerary · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.tz - **Tanzania Ordinary Visa (Single Entry / Tourism)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Completed online application, Return or onward ticket, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: visa.immigration.go.tz - **Tanzania Transit Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Onward ticket, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: visa.immigration.go.tz - **Tanzania Business Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Completed online application, Assignment documentation, Return or onward ticket, Visa fee payment · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: visa.immigration.go.tz ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tanzania Student Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $50 | — | 10 days | | Tanzania Research Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $300 | — | 10 days | | Tanzania Residence Permit Class C (Students / Interns) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | 60 days | - **Tanzania Student Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Institution admission letter, Completed online application, Visa fee payment · Rights: Study: Enrolment in the admitting institution or programme. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: visa.immigration.go.tz - **Tanzania Research Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Research clearance, Host institution letter, Completed online application, Visa fee payment · Rights: Study: Academic and scientific research at the host institution. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.tz - **Tanzania Residence Permit Class C (Students / Interns)** — Key documents: Application form (TIF.8), Admission or placement letter, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of funds / sponsorship, Permit fee payment · Rights: Study: Enrolment and study at the admitting institution, or the approved training/volunteer placement. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.tz ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tanzania Residence Permit Class B (Specified Employment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $2,000 | — | 60 days | - **Tanzania Residence Permit Class B (Specified Employment)** — Key documents: Application form (TIF.7), Work Permit (Class B), Passport, Passport photographs, Employment contract, Qualifications and CV, Employer documents, Permit fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorises the specific employment with the named employer; requires a separate Ministry of Labour work permit. · Family: Spouse and dependent children may apply for dependant residence permits tied to the employee. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.tz ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Zanzibar Investor Residence Permit (Class C-11) | Available | — | — | — | — | | Tanzania Residence Permit Class A (Investor / Self-Employed) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $3,000 | — | 60 days | - **Zanzibar Investor Residence Permit (Class C-11)** — Buyers of ZIPA-approved Zanzibar villas or apartments worth at least US$100,000 receive a 2-year residence permit, renewable indefinitely while the property is held, covering spouse and dependent children. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: sandbankvillas.com - **Tanzania Residence Permit Class A (Investor / Self-Employed)** — Key documents: Application form (TIF.6), Passport, Passport photographs, Business registration / TIC certificate, Proof of capital / investment, Permit fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorises the approved investment or self-employed business activity. · Family: Spouse and dependent children may apply for dependant residence permits (Class C / derivative) tied to the principal. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.tz ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tanzania Residence Permit Class C (Retired Persons) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $500 | — | 60 days | - **Tanzania Residence Permit Class C (Retired Persons)** — Key documents: Application form (TIF.8), Proof of pension / retirement income, Bank statements, Passport, Passport photographs, Permit fee payment · Rights: Family: An accompanying spouse may apply for a derivative Class C permit. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.tz ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tanzania Dependant Residence Permit (Spouse / Children) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | 60 days | - **Tanzania Dependant Residence Permit (Spouse / Children)** — Key documents: Application form (TIF.8), Proof of relationship, Principal's residence permit, Passport, Passport photographs, Proof of support, Permit fee payment · Rights: Study: Dependent children may attend school; tertiary study may require a student permit. · Family: Covers the spouse and dependent children of the principal permit holder. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.tz ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Tanzania Residence Permit Class C (Missionaries / Religious Activities) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $200 | — | 60 days | | Tanzania Gratis Visa (Diplomatic / Official) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 10 days | - **Tanzania Residence Permit Class C (Missionaries / Religious Activities)** — Key documents: Application form (TIF.8), Sponsorship letter, Religious organisation registration, Passport, Passport photographs, Permit fee payment · Rights: Work: Authorises the approved religious activity only; not general employment. · Family: Dependants may apply for derivative Class C residence permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.go.tz - **Tanzania Gratis Visa (Diplomatic / Official)** — Key documents: Diplomatic or official passport, Note verbale or official authorisation, Passport photograph, Completed online application · Rights: Family: Dependents of diplomatic/official passport holders may be included. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: visa.immigration.go.tz --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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