United Kingdom
Tanzania
Tanzania visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at uk.tzembassy.go.tz
Which Tanzania visa?
Visa on arrival at official entry points
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Ordinary visa up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- Issued at the entry point
For the visa on arrival, Tanzania’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on visa.immigration.go.tz. Processing time, as Tanzania states it: Issued at the entry point. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: Ordinary visa up to 90 days.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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Travel advice for Tanzania
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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.
Before travelling from the United Kingdom to Tanzania, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Tanzania at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Tanzania (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Tanzania
No maximum stay in Tanzania is given in the data for British citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How British citizens apply
British citizens receive the visa for Tanzania at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Tanzania’s neighbours for British citizens
Mozambique, Rwanda, Zambia and Malawi admit British citizens visa-free.
Tanzanian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Tanzanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
How much does the Tanzania visa on arrival cost?
Tanzania’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: Issued at the entry point.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Tanzanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can British citizens enter Tanzania visa-free?
No; British citizens need a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
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.