Tanzania is a beautiful place blessed with gifts of nature. From mountains to beautiful islands Tanzania offers so much to enjoy.
If you are a citizen of Nigeria who is planning to visit Tanzania the first query in your mind must be of Tanzania visa.
Here's everything you need to know about the Tanzania e-visa.
Do Nigerians need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Yes, a Nigerian needs a visa to enter Tanzania. A visa helps the government to check your identity before they permit you to enter the state. Having a visa will also help you in travelling within the country smoothly.
Documents required for Tanzania visa in Nigeria
Here's a list of documents that Nigerians require for a Tanzania visa:
- Valid Nigerian Passport, valid for a minimum of six months.
- Visa application form
- Coloured passport size photographs
- Yellow fever certificate
- Bank statement (of six months)
- Copy of confirmed air tickets
- Proof of stay
Personal Details
- Full name
- Date of Birth
- Nationality
- Address
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What is Tanzania e-visa?
Tanzanians are eligible to apply for an e visa in Tanzania. By submitting the relevant documents online, you can qualify for this visa. It will be emailed to your email address after it has been approved. You don't have to leave your house to complete the process because it's all done through the internet.
Once your e-visa has been authorized, print it out and have it stamped by authorities at the Tanzania entry port.
Tanzania e-visa process?
To apply for Tanzania e-visa all you need to do is get the visa application and fill it with correct information.
Submit the required documents and procedures for the payment.
Once you are done with the payment you will receive a confirmation saying your payment was made and then the next thing to do is wait for your e-visa.
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Here are a few more things that you should keep in mind
- Make sure your passport photographs are taken in white background
- Use a valid credit or debit card for payment
- Submit an active email account because once your e-visa is approved it would be sent to you the email you have provided.
- Make sure you have made your hotel reservations earlier as you have to submit with e-visa application.
Visa policy
- Visitors to Tanzania must own a visa
- There is a list of visa-exempt countries that do not need a visa to visit Tanzania
- The length of stay is determined and approved in ports.
- Selective countries need to submit yellow fever vaccine certificates before they enter.
- Tanzania e visa will cut out the long lines of immigrant offices and will allow you to make a secure payment online.
- 150 nationalities are eligible for Tanzania e-visa.
- Only Iraq is eligible for a Tanzania visa on arrival.
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Extension of Tanzania visa
Yes, you can extend your Tanzania visa by visiting the immigration office in Dar es Salaam.
You can extend your visa for up to 3 months.
