Laos
Tanzania
Tanzania visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
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 Laos
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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 Laos 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Tanzania
No maximum stay in Tanzania is given in the data for Lao citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Lao citizens apply
Lao 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 Lao citizens
Rwanda and Zambia admit Lao citizens visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to Laos
Tanzanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Laos and Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Lao 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 Laos?
Tanzanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Laos, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?
No; Lao 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.