South Africa
Tanzania
Tanzania visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at za.tzembassy.go.tz
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Tanzanian citizens travelling to South Africa
TanzaniaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa 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.
Before travelling from South Africa 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 South African citizens can stay in Tanzania
South African citizens may stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Tanzania.
Tanzania’s neighbours for South African citizens
Mozambique, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia and Malawi admit South African citizens visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
South African citizens do not need a visa for Tanzania: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can South African citizens stay in Tanzania?
South African citizens can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Tanzania without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.