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Tanzania visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 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

Apply on Tanzania Electronic Visa Application System

All visa types for Tanzania

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 the Republic of the 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.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Tanzania

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

How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply

Citizens of the Republic of the 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 the Republic of the Congo

Kenya, DR Congo and Rwanda admit citizens of the Republic of the Congo visa-free.

Tanzanian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Tanzania?

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.

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 the Republic of the Congo?

Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Tanzania visa-free?

No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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.