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South Korea visa for Tanzanian citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa

South Korea requires a visa from Tanzanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr

Which South Korea visa?

C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
Fee
US$40
Processing time
Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel

Apply on Korea Visa Portal (Ministry of Justice)

All visa types for South Korea

For the tourist visa, South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40, and applications are made on visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.

South Korean missions in Tanzania

South Korea has 1 mission in Tanzania, with its embassy in Dar es Salaam.

South Korean citizens travelling to Tanzania

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Travel advice for South Korea

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • 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 South Korea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in South Korea

How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Tanzanian citizens apply

The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Tanzanian citizens carry the approval when they travel.

South Korea’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens

North Korea requires Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South Korean citizens travelling to Tanzania

Tanzania issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Korea?

South Korea requires a visa from Tanzanian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where is the South Korean embassy in Tanzania?

The South Korean embassy in Tanzania is in Dar es Salaam.

How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?

South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.

Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Tanzania issues South Korean citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Tanzanian citizens enter South Korea visa-free?

No; Tanzanian citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea.

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.