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Tanzania
Tanzania visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ke.tzembassy.go.tz
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Tanzanian citizens travelling to Kenya
TanzaniaKenya Visa-free, 180 days Kenya visa for citizens of Tanzania
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 Kenya 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Tanzania
Kenyan citizens may stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tanzania.
Tanzania’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Rwanda, Zambia, Burundi, Uganda and Malawi admit Kenyan citizens visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to Kenya
Tanzanian citizens can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Kenya and Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Kenyan citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Tanzania?
Kenyan citizens can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Tanzanian citizens can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 180 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?
Yes, Kenyan citizens can enter Tanzania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.