United States
Tanzania
US Embassy in Tanzania
1 embassy
In Tanzania, the United States has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
US Embassy in Dar es Salaam
The United States has its embassy in Dar es Salaam.
United States visa for Tanzanian citizens
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United StatesTanzania Visa on arrival Tanzania visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Tanzania
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Tanzanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Tanzania, applications go to the US embassy in Dar es Salaam, or to a visa centre working for the United States.
Tanzania’s missions in the United States
Missions of Tanzania in the United States (2)
In return, Tanzania has 2 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Tanzania
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Tanzania.
Travel to Tanzania for US citizens
Tanzania issues US citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Tanzania, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the US embassy in Tanzania is closed
The US embassy in Tanzania closes on Tanzania’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Siku ya Uhuru) on Wednesday 9 December 2026, Christmas Day (Krismasi) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Siku ya kufungua Zawadi) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Tanzania?
The US embassy is in Dar es Salaam.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Tanzanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Tanzania issues US citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Does Tanzania have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Tanzania has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 1 other mission in the United States.