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Tanzania visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at cn.tzembassy.go.tz
Which Tanzania visa?
Visa on arrival at official entry points
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Ordinary visa up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Issued at the entry point
Tanzania’s visa on arrival costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.immigration.go.tz. Processing time, as Tanzania states it: Issued at the entry point. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: Ordinary visa up to 90 days.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to China
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Travel advice for Tanzania
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Chinese citizens planning a trip to Tanzania can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Tanzania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Tanzania
No maximum stay in Tanzania is given in the data for Chinese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Chinese citizens apply
Chinese citizens receive the visa for Tanzania at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Tanzania’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi admit Chinese citizens visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to China
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
How much does the Tanzania visa on arrival cost?
Tanzania’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: Issued at the entry point.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for China?
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Can Chinese citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?
No; Chinese citizens need a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.