Tanzania
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Arab Emirates visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofaic.gov.ae
Which United Arab Emirates visa?
Tourist visa (30 or 60 days, single or multiple entry) and 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days
- Fee
- AED 200
- Processing time
- About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days
All visa types for the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates’ tourist visa costs AED 200 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is smartservices.icp.gov.ae. Processing time, as the United Arab Emirates states it: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 30 or 60 days per permit; the 5-year visa allows up to 90 days per visit, extendable once by 90 days.
Emirati missions in Tanzania
- Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Dar es Salaam
Toure Drive, Osterbay 375, Dar es Salaam
Today · Closed - Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Zanzibar
Shangani Street, Stone Town Zanzibar
All missions of the United Arab Emirates in Tanzania
The United Arab Emirates has 2 missions in Tanzania, with its embassy in Dar es Salaam. Consulates: Zanzibar.
Emirati citizens travelling to Tanzania
United Arab EmiratesTanzania Visa on arrival Tanzania visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travel advice for the United Arab Emirates
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- 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 the United Arab Emirates can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Arab Emirates at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United Arab Emirates (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Arab Emirates (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in the United Arab Emirates
How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in the United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates is applied for online on its official government portal; Tanzanian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Emirati citizens travelling to Tanzania
Emirati citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Emirati embassy in Tanzania?
The Emirati embassy in Tanzania is in Dar es Salaam; there is also a consulate in Zanzibar.
How much does the United Arab Emirates tourist visa cost?
The United Arab Emirates’ official sources give a standard fee of AED 200 for the tourist visa. Processing time: About 48 hours at GDRFA Dubai; ICP lists 2 days.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Emirati citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter the United Arab Emirates visa-free?
No; Tanzanian citizens need an e-Visa for the United Arab Emirates.
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.