Tanzania
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Tanzania
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Tanzania, with its embassy in Dar es Salaam.
British citizens travelling to Tanzania
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Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
For a trip from Tanzania to the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Dar es Salaam, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Ireland requires Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Tanzania
British citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Tanzania?
The British embassy in Tanzania is in Dar es Salaam.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
British citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.