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China visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tz.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Tanzania
- Embassy of China in Dar es Salaam
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All missions of China in Tanzania
China has 2 missions in Tanzania, with its embassy in Dar es Salaam. Consulates: Zanzibar.
Chinese citizens travelling to Tanzania
ChinaTanzania Visa on arrival Tanzania visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Tanzanian citizens planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in China
How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Tanzanian citizens apply
In Tanzania, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Dar es Salaam and the consulate in Zanzibar, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea and Russia require Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Tanzania
Tanzania issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for China?
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Tanzania?
The Chinese embassy in Tanzania is in Dar es Salaam; there is also a consulate in Zanzibar.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Tanzania issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Tanzanian citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
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.