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Tanzania eVisa for Australian Nationals

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Australian passport holders are eligible to visit Tanzania and Zanzibar with a Tanzania eVisa, thanks to an agreement between both governments. The Tanzanian government implemented this online visa in 2018 to encourage travelers from worldwide to visit Tanzania and Zanzibar for tourism and leisure. The Tanzania visa policies detail which nationals are eligible to travel there with the eVisa.

The online application simplifies the Australian travelers’ process by eliminating the need to visit a local embassy or consulate in person to submit the paperwork previously required to obtain a Tanzanian tourist visa.

It also allows Australian nationals to be pre-screened before they arrive in Tanzania, thereby making the arrival and check-in process more comfortable and time saving for travelers from Australia when they arrive in the country.

The Tanzania eVisa is a single-entry eVisa, valid for 90 days from the date it is issued to the traveler. It is valid for 30 consecutive days from the date the Australian visitors arrive in Tanzania or Zanzibar.

Information Required to Obtain The Tanzania eVisa From Australia

Obtaining the eVisa for Tanzania is a straightforward and quick process for Australian applicants. However, before beginning, the Tanzanian government requires all applicants to ensure they meet the Tanzania eVisa requirements, which include the following:

  • Having an Australian passport valid for 6 months or more on the date of their intended arrival
  • The passport must have at least one blank page to receive entry and exit stamps
  • The traveler must have two recent passport-sized photographs
  • A valid email address where the traveler can receive the approved application letter and the visa grant notice.
  • A valid credit or debit card for paying the online fee
  • A return ticket or ticket for onward travel

Travelers from Australia with a passport set to expire soon will have to renew it before applying for the Tanzania eVisa. This will help ensure a successful outcome to their request to obtain their electronic visa.

Australians with dual nationality must note the Tanzania eVisa is electronically connected to the passport they used when applying. It is a unique and not transferable entry permit. They must travel with the same passport they used in the process. Otherwise, the Tanzanian authorities will deny them entry. Applicants need to check the visa requirements for Australians for international travel before proceeding with the application form.

Application Process for The Tanzania eVisa for Australians

Australian nationals will be required to provide personal and passport details while filling out the Tanzania eVisa application. Care must be taken to ensure that the information entered is accurate and matches the details shown on the traveler’s passport.

Erroneous or missing information can result in processing delays and, in some cases, a denial of the visa. Therefore, Australian applicants are encouraged to review the information they’ve entered on the Tanzania eVisa application for accuracy before finally submitting their information for review.

After submitting a Tanzania tourist visa application, it is evaluated by the Tanzania government. The evaluation process takes between 24 and 72 hours.

Nevertheless, Australian applicants are encouraged to begin the Tanzanian eVisa process at least 6 days before their intended date of arrival in Tanzania to account for any processing delays that could occur.

Australian applicants can also check the status of their pending eVisa status on the Tanzanian government’s website. They must use the email they used to register during their application to access their personal profile.

There is a processing fee associated with the online tourist visa that they will have to pay using a credit or debit card to conclude the process. We recommend applicants to check that the card has sufficient funds to cover the visa processing fee and has been previously authorized for online transactions.

Australians traveling to Tanzania for purposes other than tourism or plan to stay for longer than a month should apply for a standard consular visa. They are advised to schedule an appointment at the Tanzanian Consulate in Melbourne or Perth for further details.

Traveling From Australia to Tanzania and Zanzibar

Australian travelers who have been approved for the Tanzanian eVisa will receive the visa grant notice and confirmation letter securely via email.

They will be required to present a printed copy of these documents to Tanzanian border control upon arrival in Tanzania and Zanzibar to gain entry into the country.

Before booking their tickets, Australian visitors must note they are only allowed into Tanzania and Zanzibar using an eVisa at the following international ports of entry:

  • Julius Nyerere International Airport
  • Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
  • Namanga Border Crossing
  • Tunduma Border Crossing

Alternatively, visitors from Australia can also arrive in Tanzania and Zanzibar by sea.

Visa on arrival for Tanzania for Australian visitors

Australian nationals can request a visa on arrival if they have not applied for the eVisa. They should note that this option though possible, entails waiting for a long time at passport controls once they enter the country, having to pay the processing fee in cash, and carrying all of your original documents in your person. The eVisa is a much more convenient and preferred option for Australian citizens.

Extending the Tanzania eVisa for Australian tourists

Australian visitors who wish to prolong their stay in Tanzania are welcome to request a visa extension. They must simply schedule a visit to the Immigration office in Dar es Salaam before their eVisa expires and complete a visa extension form. They can either request for up to 2 extensions, each one covering 3 months of added time. It is important to plan their visit before their eVisa expires since overstaying their authorized number of days can incur legal consequences.

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STEP 2
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