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Official Tanzania Visa Sources

Q: What is the official Tanzania eVisa website?

The official online visa portal is visa.immigration.go.tz. Travelers can apply online for a visa to visit the United Republic of Tanzania, including Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

Q: Should I check official sources before applying?

Yes. Visa fees, categories, referral rules, passport requirements and Zanzibar insurance rules can change. Always confirm the latest information from official sources before payment or travel.

Q: Where should Zanzibar travelers check insurance?

Zanzibar travelers should check official Zanzibar inbound insurance information from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation or official Zanzibar visitor channels.

Use this page as a trusted starting point before applying for a Tanzania visa, checking Zanzibar insurance, reviewing entry requirements or confirming the latest official eVisa guidance.

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What this page helps you verify

This official-source hub gathers the most important government and official travel links for Tanzania visa planning. It helps travelers confirm where to apply, what rules to read, how to check visa terms, and where Zanzibar-specific insurance information should be reviewed.

Use these links before submitting payment, choosing a visa category, booking non-refundable travel or relying on third-party advice. Visit-TZ can help explain the process, but official Tanzania authorities make final visa and entry decisions.

Important disclaimer

Visit-TZ is independent

Visit-TZ is not the Government of Tanzania, not the Tanzania Immigration Department and not the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. We provide independent visa support, travel information and application preparation guidance.

When a rule affects eligibility, payment, visa category, passport validity, referral approval or Zanzibar insurance, always confirm the latest official source before travel.

Official links

Primary official Tanzania visa and Zanzibar sources

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Tanzania eVisa Portal

Official online visa application portal for travel to the United Republic of Tanzania, including Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar.

https://visa.immigration.go.tz/

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Tanzania eVisa Guidelines

Official visa category, fee, passport, return-ticket, processing and referral visa guidance.

https://visa.immigration.go.tz/guidelines

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Tanzania eVisa Terms and Conditions

Official terms explaining that a Visa Grant Notice is not the final entry decision; entry clearance remains with the immigration officer.

https://visa.immigration.go.tz/termsandconditions

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Tanzania Immigration Department

Government immigration department website for entry, visa, permit and regulatory information.

https://www.immigration.go.tz/

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Tanzania Immigration Visa Information

Official immigration information about visa and entry decision principles.

https://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/visa-and-pass-information

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Zanzibar Insurance Corporation

Official inbound travel insurance source for visitors entering Zanzibar.

https://www.visit-tz.com/wocomo-visa-app-v3-final/

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Visit Zanzibar

Official Zanzibar visitor information source with inbound insurance access and travel information.

https://visitzanzibar.go.tz/

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How to use these sources

What to check before you apply

1. Confirm the correct visa portal

Start with the official Tanzania eVisa portal. Make sure you are not using a look-alike website that charges unexpected processing fees or gives outdated instructions.

2. Read visa guidelines first

Check the guidelines for visa categories, passport validity, fees, referral visa rules, transit rules, business visa rules and return-ticket expectations.

3. Understand the terms

Read the terms and conditions. A Visa Grant Notice allows you to travel for entry clearance, but it is not the final authority to enter Tanzania.

4. Check Zanzibar rules separately

If your itinerary includes Zanzibar, verify inbound insurance from Zanzibar official channels before departure.

5. Save copies

Keep digital and printed copies of the Visa Grant Notice, passport, return ticket, accommodation, travel insurance and supporting documents.

6. Recheck before departure

Recheck the latest official pages shortly before travel, especially if your trip includes referral countries, business travel, transit or Zanzibar.

Official vs unofficial

How to identify a safer Tanzania visa source

Official-source checklist for Tanzania visa planning
Question	Safer signal	Warning sign
Is the website official?	Government or official institution domain, clear authority, consistent official contact details.	Looks official but uses unclear branding, hidden fees, or no government identity.
Does it explain fees clearly?	Shows official visa fees and separates any support or service fees.	Charges high amounts without explaining government fee vs service fee.
Does it link to guidelines?	Encourages reading official visa guidelines and terms.	Promises guaranteed approval or ignores official requirements.
Does it mention final entry decision?	Explains that immigration officers make the final entry decision at the port of entry.	Claims a visa approval guarantees entry in all circumstances.
Does it cover Zanzibar insurance?	Directs Zanzibar visitors to official inbound insurance information.	Ignores Zanzibar-specific entry or insurance requirements.

Related Visit-TZ guides

Use official sources with these practical guides

Tanzania Visa Guide

Understand visa types, eligibility, documents and online application basics.

Tanzania eVisa

Step-by-step explanation of the official online visa application process.

Visa Requirements

Prepare passport, photo, return ticket, accommodation and purpose-specific evidence.

Visa Fees

Compare ordinary, multiple-entry, business and transit visa fees.

Referral Visa Countries

Check whether advance approval is required before travel.

Zanzibar Travel Insurance

Review Zanzibar inbound insurance guidance for foreign visitors.

Need help understanding the official Tanzania visa rules?

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FAQ

Official Tanzania Visa Sources FAQs

What is the official Tanzania eVisa website?

The official online visa portal is visa.immigration.go.tz. It is used for online visa applications to visit the United Republic of Tanzania, including Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.

Why should I check official sources before applying?

Visa fees, categories, referral rules, passport requirements and Zanzibar insurance rules can change. Official sources should be checked before payment and travel.

Is Visit-TZ an official government website?

No. Visit-TZ is an independent visa support and travel information service. Final visa approval and entry decisions are made by the competent Tanzanian authorities.

Where should Zanzibar travelers check insurance?

Zanzibar travelers should check official inbound insurance information from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation or official Zanzibar visitor channels.

Does a Visa Grant Notice guarantee entry?

No. Tanzania eVisa terms state that final entry authority remains with the immigration officer at the entry point, based on entry requirements and applicable grounds.