Tanzania
India
India visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hcindiatz.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Tanzania
- High Commission of India in Dar es Salaam
Shaaban Robert Street 213/51, Dar es Salaam
Today 08:30–13:00, 13:30–17:00 - Consulate General of India in Zanzibar
8, Migombani, Zanzibar
All missions of India in Tanzania
India has 2 missions in Tanzania, with its embassy in Dar es Salaam. Consulates: Zanzibar.
Indian citizens travelling to Tanzania
IndiaTanzania Visa on arrival Tanzania visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Tanzania to India, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in India
Tanzanian citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Tanzanian citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Tanzanian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Bangladesh admits Tanzanian citizens visa-free. China and Myanmar require Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Tanzania
Tanzania issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for India?
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Tanzanian citizens stay in India?
Tanzanian citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Tanzania?
The Indian embassy in Tanzania is in Dar es Salaam; there is also a consulate in Zanzibar.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Tanzania issues Indian citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Tanzanian citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.