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Russia visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at tanzania.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Tanzania
- Embassy of Russia in Dar es Salaam
Plot 3&5, Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Russia has 1 mission in Tanzania, with its embassy in Dar es Salaam.
Russian citizens travelling to Tanzania
RussiaTanzania Visa on arrival Tanzania visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Dar es Salaam, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Tanzania
Russian citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Tanzania?
The Russian embassy in Tanzania is in Dar es Salaam.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Russian citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Russia obtained in advance.
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.