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Tanzania Visa Fees

A clear fee guide for Tanzania visa applicants, including ordinary visa, multiple entry visa, business visa, transit visa, student visa, payment methods, refund cautions, service-fee transparency and common budgeting mistakes.

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Official-fee overview

How much does a Tanzania visa cost?

The Tanzania Immigration Department publishes a visa-fee table in USD. The main listed fees are 50 USD for an ordinary visa, 100 USD for a multiple entry visa, 250 USD for a business visa, 30 USD for a transit visa, and several student visa amounts depending on category and duration.

Fees can change, so applicants should check the official fee table before payment. The figures on this page should be used as a planning guide and verified at the time of application.

Payment and refund warning

Review carefully before paying

The Tanzania eVisa guidelines say visa fees can be paid online by Visa Card or MasterCard. Official terms also state that visa fees are prepaid, non-refundable and non-transferable in listed circumstances, including rejection, cancellation, duplicate applications and some travel changes.

Choose the correct visa type and check your documents before payment.

Fee cards

Tanzania visa fee quick reference

Ordinary Visa

50 USD

Usually used for tourism and eligible visitor purposes.

Multiple Entry Visa

100 USD

Used for eligible multiple-entry purposes; USA tourism applicants are directed to multiple visa.

Business Visa

250 USD

For short-term lawful business-related assignments not exceeding the permitted period.

Transit Visa

30 USD

For travelers transiting through Tanzania to another country.

Student Visa

50 / 250 / 300 / 550 USD

Amount depends on program category and duration.

Gratis Visa

Gratis / none

For eligible diplomatic, service, official or directed cases.

Fees are government visa-fee categories published by Tanzania Immigration. If a traveler uses a private assistance service, any service fee should be shown separately from the government fee.

Detailed table

Official Tanzania visa fees by visa type

Tanzania visa fees in USD
Visa type	Official listed fee	Typical use case	Important note
Ordinary Visa	50 USD	Tourism and eligible single-entry visitor purposes.	USA passport holders coming for tourism are directed to apply for Multiple Visa in the official guidelines.
Multiple Entry Visa	100 USD	Eligible multiple-entry travelers, including specified categories.	Maximum validity and stay rules depend on the category; check the correct requirements.
Business Visa	250 USD	Short-term lawful business-related tasks.	Not a replacement for a residence or work permit.
Transit Visa	30 USD	Passing through Tanzania to another country.	Not for tourism, safari, Zanzibar holidays or business visits.
Student Visa	50 USD	Academic programs not exceeding 90 days.	Student categories and documents depend on duration and program type.
Student Visa	250 USD	Academic programs exceeding 90 days.	Requires institution support documents.
Student Visa	300 USD	Research category listed for six months multiple.	Research or institutional cases may require stronger evidence.
Student Visa	550 USD	PhD student one-year multiple category.	Use the specific student category that matches the program.
Gratis Visa	Gratis / none	Eligible diplomatic, service, official or directed cases.	Not a normal visitor visa fee category.

Planning steps

How to plan Tanzania visa fees before applying

Identify the real visa type

Decide whether your purpose is tourism, business, transit, student, multiple entry or another special category.

Check the official fee category

Compare your purpose with the Tanzania Immigration fee table and visa guidelines before budgeting.

Prepare the right documents

Wrong category selection can lead to rejection, and fees may not be refunded after submission.

Use an accepted payment method

Official eVisa guidelines say online payment can be made using Visa Card or MasterCard.

Save payment records

Keep confirmation, Application ID, email and security credentials for status tracking and support.

Track the application

If you do not receive a notification, use the status tool rather than making duplicate payments or duplicate applications.

Service fees

Government fee vs private service fee

The government visa fee is the amount charged by Tanzania Immigration for the visa category. A private visa-support service may charge an additional service fee for guidance, document review, customer support, form assistance or order handling.

These two items should be separated clearly. Travelers should understand what part is the government visa fee and what part is a private service charge before paying.

Avoid fee mistakes

Common payment problems

Choosing the wrong visa type and paying the wrong fee.
Submitting duplicate applications before the first one is processed.
Assuming rejection automatically creates a refund.
Using tourist category for business, study or transit.
Forgetting to save payment confirmation and Application ID.
Ignoring referral-category timing before travel.

Fee scenarios

Which Tanzania visa fee may apply to your trip?

Tanzania visa fee scenarios for common travelers
Traveler situation	Likely visa-fee category to check	Related guide
Tourist visiting Serengeti, Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro	Ordinary Visa, unless nationality or category requires another route.	Tanzania Tourist Visa
USA passport holder traveling for tourism	Multiple Entry Visa according to official guidelines.	Tanzania Visa for US Citizens
Short professional visit or meeting	Business Visa.	Tanzania Business Visa
Passing through Tanzania to another country	Transit Visa.	Tanzania Transit Visa
Study or academic program	Student Visa category based on program duration and type.	Student Visa Guide
Diplomatic, official or directed case	Gratis Visa if eligible.	Tanzania Visa Types

Refund rule

Are Tanzania visa fees refundable?

Official eVisa terms state that visa fees are prepaid, non-refundable and non-transferable in listed circumstances, including rejection, applicant-caused cancellation, travel cancellation or postponement after approval, duplicate payments and not receiving a notification by email.

This is why applicants should check the visa category, passport details and supporting documents carefully before submission.

Status tracking

If payment is made but no email arrives

The eVisa guidelines advise applicants to track progress and download the Visa Grant Notice through the visa portal when a notification does not arrive within the specified time.

Keep Application ID, email, security question and security answer ready for status checks.

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FAQ

Tanzania Visa Fees FAQs

How much is the Tanzania ordinary visa fee?

The official Tanzania Immigration visa-fee table lists the ordinary visa fee as 50 USD.

How much is the Tanzania multiple entry visa fee?

The official Tanzania Immigration visa-fee table lists the multiple entry visa fee as 100 USD.

How much is the Tanzania business visa fee?

The official Tanzania Immigration visa-fee table lists the business visa fee as 250 USD.

How much is the Tanzania transit visa fee?

The official Tanzania Immigration visa-fee table lists the transit visa fee as 30 USD.

How much is the Tanzania student visa fee?

The official table lists student visa fees as 50 USD, 250 USD, 300 USD or 550 USD depending on program category and duration.

Are Tanzania visa fees refundable?

Official Tanzania eVisa terms state that visa fees are prepaid, non-refundable and non-transferable in listed circumstances including rejection, cancellation and duplicate payment situations.