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Tanzania visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzania issues Ethiopian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at et.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
For the visa on arrival, Tanzania’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on 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 Ethiopia
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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.
Before travelling from Ethiopia to Tanzania, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Tanzania
No maximum stay in Tanzania is given in the data for Ethiopian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens
Kenya and Rwanda admit Ethiopian citizens visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Tanzanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ethiopia and Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Tanzania issues Ethiopian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
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 Ethiopia?
Tanzanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.