Tanzania
Japan
Japan visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Japan requires Tanzanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tz.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Tanzania
- Embassy of Japan in Dar es Salaam
Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road 1018, Dar es salaam
Japan has 1 mission in Tanzania, with its embassy in Dar es Salaam.
Japanese citizens travelling to Tanzania
JapanTanzania Visa on arrival Tanzania visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Tanzanian citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Dar es Salaam, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Tanzania
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires Tanzanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Tanzania?
The Japanese embassy in Tanzania is in Dar es Salaam.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Japan 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.