Tanzania
United States
United States visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Tanzania
- Embassy of the United States in Dar es Salaam Today · Closed
The United States has 1 mission in Tanzania, with its embassy in Dar es Salaam.
US visas issued to citizens of Tanzania
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 6,322 | 5,533 |
| Student (F, M) | 678 | 635 |
| Exchange (J) | 233 | 166 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 147 | 138 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 166 | 170 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,060 | 1,059 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 58 | 29 |
| Total | 8,664 | 7,730 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 36.7% | 39.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 7,730 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Tanzania, the 94th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 72%, diplomatic and official visas 14% and student visas 8%. That is 11% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (8,664).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Tanzania received 984, 69% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 39.4% for citizens of Tanzania in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 36.7%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Tanzania anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Tanzania.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Tanzania
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Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
For a trip from Tanzania to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Tanzanian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Dar es Salaam, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Canada and Mexico require Tanzanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Tanzania
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Tanzania?
The US embassy in Tanzania is in Dar es Salaam.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.