DR Congo
Tanzania
Tanzania visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo 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 cd.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 DR Congo
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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.
For a trip from DR Congo to Tanzania, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Tanzania
No maximum stay in Tanzania is given in the data for citizens of DR Congo; the border officer sets it on entry.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
Citizens of DR Congo 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 citizens of DR Congo
Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi and Uganda admit citizens of DR Congo visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Tanzanian citizens receive their visa for DR Congo at the border; it covers up to 7 days. The rule is the same in both directions between DR Congo and Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Tanzania?
Citizens of DR Congo 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 DR Congo?
Tanzanian citizens receive their visa for DR Congo at the border; it covers up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Tanzania visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo 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.