Tanzania Visa for Nigerian Citizens | eVisa Requirements 2026

Q: Which Tanzania visa should a Nigerian tourist apply for?

A Nigerian passport holder travelling for tourism normally applies for the Ordinary Visa where the applicant meets the conditions of that category. Tanzania Immigration lists the Ordinary Visa fee as USD 50.

Q: What passport validity is required for a Tanzania visa?

Applicants should hold a passport with at least six months of validity and at least one unused visa page before submitting the visa application.

Q: Can Nigerian citizens visit Zanzibar with a Tanzania eVisa?

Yes. Tanzania's visa system covers travel to the United Republic of Tanzania, including Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Applicants visiting both should correctly identify their first destination in the application.

Nigeria visa policy update

Nigeria is no longer in Tanzania's Referred Visa Category

Tanzania Immigration announced on 25 September 2026 that citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria had been officially removed from the Referred Visa Category.

This means Nigerian passport holders should no longer follow the former Nigeria-specific referral process simply because they hold a Nigerian passport.

Nigerian applicants should instead choose the Tanzania visa category that correctly matches their purpose of travel and complete the normal online visa application procedure.

This page remains under the established /visa-referral-countries/nigeria/ URL because it previously provided Nigeria referral-visa information. Its content has now been updated to reflect the current Tanzania Immigration policy.

Previous rule and current rule

What changed for Nigerian passport holders?

Previous referral rules compared with the current Tanzania visa process for Nigerian citizens
Requirement	Previous rule	Current rule
Nationality classification	Referred Visa Category	Removed from Referred Visa Category
Special referral clearance	Required because of Nigerian nationality	Not required solely because the traveller is Nigerian
Application route	Referral application procedure	Normal online Tanzania visa application
Two-month referral guidance	Applied to referral cases	No longer applies solely because the passport is Nigerian
Tourism route	Referral approval before travel	Ordinary Visa where the applicant meets the category
Normal processing guidance	Referral cases were excluded from the normal timeframe	Normal online applications are generally processed within 10 days

Tourism

Which Tanzania visa should Nigerian tourists apply for?

Nigerian citizens travelling to Tanzania for an ordinary tourism purpose will normally use the Ordinary Visa where their circumstances meet the conditions of that category.

Tourism may include holidays, safari travel, leisure visits and other permitted visitor activities covered by the Ordinary Visa.

The official Tanzania Immigration fee for an Ordinary Visa is USD 50.

Validity

Tanzania Ordinary Visa validity

Tanzania Immigration lists the Ordinary Visa as being valid for a stay of up to 90 days.

Travellers should always check the validity and conditions stated on the visa actually issued to them.

The Ordinary Visa should not be used for activities that require a different immigration category, permit or authorization.

Passport requirements

Passport requirements for Nigerian citizens

Six months passport validity

Nigerian applicants should have a passport with at least six months of remaining validity when applying.

Unused visa page

The passport should contain at least one unused visa page.

Correct passport information

Names, passport number, date of birth, nationality, issue date and expiry date should be entered exactly as shown in the passport.

Application documents

Tanzania eVisa requirements for Nigerian citizens

Required documents can vary according to visa type and travel purpose. Applicants using the Ordinary Visa route should prepare the core information and documents required by Tanzania Immigration.

Passport bio-data page

Upload a clear copy of the passport page containing the applicant's photograph and personal information.

Return or onward ticket

Applicants should be able to provide evidence of their intended return or onward journey.

Travel information

Enter accurate information about the purpose of travel, destination, planned dates and other requested trip details.

Accommodation details

Keep hotel, lodge, host or other accommodation information available and ensure it matches the itinerary supplied in the application.

Visa fee

The official fee for the Tanzania Ordinary Visa is USD 50.

Additional supporting documents

Tanzania Immigration may request additional documentation depending on the selected visa category, travel purpose or circumstances of the application.

Application process

How Nigerian citizens can apply for a Tanzania eVisa

Choose the correct visa category

Select the visa type that matches your actual purpose of travel, such as tourism, business, transit or another permitted category.

Prepare your passport and documents

Have your Nigerian passport, passport details, travel information and required supporting documents ready before starting.

Complete the online application

Provide your personal information, passport details, email address and travel information accurately.

Upload supporting documents

Upload the requested passport page and any other documents required for your visa category.

Pay the visa fee

Complete the applicable online visa payment and keep the payment confirmation for your records.

Submit the application

Review the information carefully before submission because incorrect passport or travel details may delay processing or affect the application.

Track application status

Use the application identification information provided by the online visa system to monitor the progress of your application.

Wait for approval

Wait for your Visa Grant Notice or approval notification before starting your journey.

Processing time

Tanzania eVisa processing time for Nigerian citizens

Tanzania Immigration states that normal online visa applications are generally processed within 10 days, except applications that fall under the Referred Visa Category.

Because Nigerian citizens have been removed from the referral category, the previous Nigeria-specific two-month referral guidance should no longer be used as the normal processing rule.

Applicants should still apply before travelling and allow extra time in case additional documents or further immigration review are required.

Application tracking

How to check your Tanzania visa status

Applicants should keep their application identification details after submission.

Application progress can be checked through the visa application system using the identifying information associated with the application.

Approval information and the Visa Grant Notice should be reviewed before departure.

Visa payment

Tanzania visa fee for Nigerian citizens

The official Tanzania Immigration fee for the Ordinary Visa is USD 50.

Visa fees vary for other visa categories. Applicants should make sure they select the correct visa type before paying.

Where an independent visa-assistance company is used, any separate service charge should be clearly distinguished from the official Tanzania government visa fee.

Before travel

Wait for the Visa Grant Notice before travelling

Online applicants should wait until their visa application has been approved before beginning their journey to Tanzania.

Travellers should keep a copy of their Visa Grant Notice and other relevant travel documents available for airline and immigration checks.

Entry decision

Visa approval does not automatically guarantee entry

A Tanzania visa or Visa Grant Notice allows the traveller to present themselves for immigration clearance.

Final admission remains subject to immigration checks at the Tanzanian point of entry and compliance with applicable entry requirements.

Mainland and Zanzibar

Can Nigerian citizens visit Zanzibar with a Tanzania eVisa?

Yes. Tanzania's visa system covers travel to the United Republic of Tanzania, including Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar.

If the trip includes both Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, the applicant should correctly state the first destination in the visa application.

A separate visa is not required solely because a traveller moves between Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar during the same permitted trip.

Travel details

Keep the application consistent with your itinerary

Your visa category, travel purpose, accommodation information, destination and supporting documents should all describe the same trip.

Travellers should not apply under the tourism category when their intended activities require another visa, permit or immigration authorization.

Visa categories

Tanzania visa types for different travel purposes

Visa type	General purpose	Official fee
Ordinary Visa	Tourism and other qualifying ordinary visitor purposes	USD 50
Multiple Entry Visa	Qualifying multiple-entry travel and categories where a Multiple Entry Visa is required	USD 100
Business Visa	Qualifying short-term professional or business activities	USD 250
Transit Visa	Transit through Tanzania to another destination	USD 30
Student Visa	Qualifying study and educational activities	Depends on category
Gratis Visa	Eligible diplomatic or exempt categories	Gratis

Important notice

Older Nigeria referral-visa information may now be outdated

Search engines, archived web pages, travel forums and older visa guides may still state that Nigerian citizens must follow Tanzania's Referred Visa procedure.

That information became outdated following the September 2026 policy change removing Nigerian nationals from the Referred Visa Category.

Nigerian applicants should use current Tanzania Immigration visa guidance when selecting their visa type and preparing an application.

Referral policy

Nigeria should no longer be treated as a current referral country

Nigeria previously appeared in Tanzania's Referred Visa Category. It was officially removed from that category in September 2026.

Travellers who need information about countries and statuses that remain subject to Tanzania's referral visa rules can review the current referral section.

View Current Referral Visa Information

Quick summary

Tanzania visa rules for Nigerian citizens at a glance

Is Nigeria currently a referral visa country?	No.
Can Nigerian citizens apply online?	Yes.
Normal tourism category	Ordinary Visa where the applicant meets the category requirements.
Official Ordinary Visa fee	USD 50.
Ordinary Visa validity	Up to 90 days.
Passport validity	At least six months.
Unused passport page	At least one.
Normal online processing guidance	Generally within 10 days.
Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar	The visa system covers both. State the correct first destination in the application.
Travel before approval	Wait for the Visa Grant Notice before beginning the journey.

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Frequently asked questions

Tanzania Visa for Nigerian Citizens FAQs

Is Nigeria still a Tanzania referral visa country?

No. Tanzania Immigration announced on 25 September 2026 that citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria had been removed from the Referred Visa Category.

Can Nigerian citizens apply for a Tanzania eVisa?

Yes. Nigerian passport holders can use Tanzania's normal online visa application system for the visa category that matches their travel purpose.

Which Tanzania visa should a Nigerian tourist apply for?

Nigerian citizens travelling for ordinary tourism normally apply for the Ordinary Visa where their travel circumstances meet the conditions of that category.

How much is the Tanzania Ordinary Visa?

Tanzania Immigration currently lists the official fee for an Ordinary Visa as USD 50.

How long is the Tanzania Ordinary Visa valid?

Tanzania Immigration lists the Ordinary Visa as valid for up to 90 days, subject to the visa issued and its conditions.

How long does a Tanzania eVisa take for Nigerian citizens?

Tanzania Immigration states that normal online visa applications are generally processed within 10 days, except applications that fall under the Referred Visa Category.

Do Nigerians still need to apply two months before travelling?

The former two-month recommendation applied to Referred Visa applicants. Nigeria has been removed from that category, so the old Nigeria-specific referral timeline should no longer be treated as the normal rule.

What passport validity is required?

Nigerian applicants should have a passport with at least six months of validity and at least one unused visa page.

Can Nigerian citizens visit Zanzibar with a Tanzania eVisa?

Yes. Tanzania's visa system covers Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. Applicants travelling to both should correctly state their first destination when completing the application.

Should I travel before the Tanzania visa is approved?

Applicants should wait for their Visa Grant Notice or approval notification before travelling.

Does the Visa Grant Notice guarantee entry into Tanzania?

No. Final admission remains subject to immigration clearance and compliance with Tanzania's entry requirements at the point of entry.