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Tanzania visa for German citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival

German 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 de.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

Apply on Tanzania Electronic Visa Application System

All visa types for Tanzania

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 Germany

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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.

German 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long German citizens can stay in Tanzania

No maximum stay in Tanzania is given in the data for German citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.

How German citizens apply

German 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 German citizens

Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi admit German citizens visa-free.

Tanzanian citizens travelling to Germany

Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.

Frequently asked questions

Do German citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

German 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 Germany?

Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.

Can German citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?

No; German 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.