Tanzania eVisa Requirements for Citizens of Germany

We encourage applicants from Germany to consult the conditions for international travel for German passport holders. These requirements are standard and easy to meet for Germans used to traveling abroad. The main conditions to apply for the Tanzania eVisa they must meet are the following:

• Possess a German passport valid for at least 180 days on their arrival date in Tanzania
• Ensure the passport includes at least 1 blank page for entry and exit stamps
• Provide 2 recent passport-style photos
• Share their travel itinerary
• Have a valid bank card to pay the eVisa processing fee
• Use a valid email address

German nationals must note that the eVisa, once approved, is linked to their passport. It is a unique online visa that cannot be transferred to a second travel document. This is especially important for Germans with dual citizenship or if their passport will expire within 6 months of their arrival date, and they will need to renew it before traveling.

German tourists will be required to share their travel plans to apply for the eVisa. This includes having previously purchased their transportation tickets and booked their accommodation. When obtaining their travel tickets, they should confirm they will use one of the following authorized ports of entry:

• Julius Nyerere International Airport
• Kilimanjaro International Airport
• Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
• Namanga Border Crossing
• Tunduma Border Crossing
• Stone Town seaport
• Ngambo seaport

We recommend they check their debit or credit card has been previously activated for online payments. Lastly, German applicants should provide an email address they regularly use since all communication regarding their request and their issuance will be carried out online.

If German passport holders find that they do not meet these requirements or have plans for a more prolonged stay for a personal relocation, they should pay a visit to the Tanzanian embassy in Berlin for further visa options.

German nationals who confirm they meet the requirements mentioned previously can continue to the Tanzania eVisa application form. It is a simple and straightforward questionnaire where German citizens will need to share some personal and passport details along with their travel plans.

Some of the basic information German applicants will have to share include the following:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Country of residence
• Citizenship
• Email account
• Passport number
• Passport issuance date
• Passport expiration date
• Travel dates
• Accommodation booking

German groups visiting Tanzania with underage travelers for a family holiday must note that each application allows for up to 3 minors. Each parent or legal guardian can include up to 3 dependents on their eVisas requests and apply jointly.

We recommend German applicants check their answers thoroughly before submitting them. Any mismatch or typo can lead to delays in their evaluations or a possible denial.

Germans conclude the Tanzanian eVisa application by paying the eVisa fee. The payment is carried out via a secure online system, and most international debit or credit cards are authorized.

Once German citizens have submitted their eVisa requests, the Tanzanian government evaluates these. German applicants will receive a resolution to their petition between 24 and 72 hours. We recommend that if they plan to visit Tanzania during the peak tourist season, they complete their eVisa application at least a week before traveling.

If their eVisa request was submitted correctly, German nationals will receive their Approved Visa Grant Notice and Visa Application Notification Letter in a confirmation email. We recommend they print out a copy and keep it next to the rest of their travel documents before their departure.

Upon reaching Tanzania, German citizens should submit their passports and printouts of their eVisa and grant notice to border control officials. German tourists should check their arrival abides by the eVisas validity for entry (within 90 days of issue), and their stay does not exceed a month. If they need to prolong their stay for any unexpected reasons, they should contact the Immigration Office in Daar es Salaam for an eVisa extension.