Tanzania's government eVisa portal has been experiencing intermittent instability since August 14, 2026, delaying some approvals. The good news is travelers who don't receive their eVisa in time can obtain a Visa on arrival if they hold a passport from an eligible nationality (listed below). Travelers are still recommended to apply for an eVisa as early as possible, as travelers with an eVisa save time on arrival.
Can I still travel if my eVisa isn't approved yet?
Yes, if you hold a passport from one of the countries below, you can obtain a Visa on arrival:
Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Djibouti, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkiye, UK - British Citizen, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam.
Ports of entry
Visa on arrival is available at Tanzania's designated ports of entry, including:
- Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam)
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA)
- Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar)
- Namanga border post (Arusha, Tanzania-Kenya border)
For the full list, see the Tanzania Immigration Department's Entry Points page. This links to an archived version, as the live government website is currently experiencing the same technical issues.
If you plan to obtain a Visa on arrival:
- Bring at least USD 100 in cash per traveler
- Bring your passport and travel itinerary
- Allow extra time at immigration
I applied through Sherpa. What happens if my eVisa isn't approved in time?
If your eVisa isn't approved before departure, we'll send you your Payment Control Number and government payment receipt within 7 days of your arrival. Present these on arrival to request a payment exemption for your Visa on arrival. Payment exemption acceptance is not guaranteed, but Tanzanian authorities have advised this may be possible.
If you pay again on arrival, send us your Visa on arrival receipt and we'll process a full refund.
I applied directly with the Tanzanian government. What should I do?
Keep your payment receipt from the eVisa portal. Present it on arrival to request a payment exemption, with cash as a backup.
Should I still apply now?
Yes, we're continuing to accept applications. We recommend applying as early as possible. Travelers with approved eVisas save time on arrival.
How we're supporting travelers
- Monitoring the portal closely
- Submitting applications as the portal permits
- Sending proof of payment to travelers with upcoming arrivals
- Offering full refunds where travelers pay on arrival
Need help?
If you have questions about your application or travel timing, our team is ready to guide you.
Email support@joinsherpa.com and include your order number so we can assist quickly.
