Most visitors (with the exception of citizens of the East African countries and very few other nationalities) require a Visa to enter Tanzania. Whilst many nationalities can obtain a Visa on arrival at the airport (upon payment of the relevant Visa Fees of course), others are required to obtain visas in advance/before boarding for Tanzania (Referral Visa). Visas can be obtained at your nearest Tanzania Embassy or High Commission. For the specific requirements about your nationality,

Where possible to obtain a Visa on arrival, do please note there is normally a queue and persons have to wait. Although the time taken on the queue will normally be less than the time it takes to visit the Tanzania Embassy from home in order to get a visa in advance, we do recommend the latter for your peace of mind and to avoid inconvenience. NB: You can now apply (and pay) for a Tanzania Visa online at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ This new and convenient method is recommended for most visitors will soon be the mandatory method.

The Tanzania Immigration Officials tend to be strict in enforcing regulations and can be extreme when they are not sure. Visa Requirements can also change from time to time for country to country. To avoid any delays or inconvenience, we recommend getting a visa in advance if it is possible and not too much trouble. Always reconfirm your specific requirements with your travel/ticketing agent at the time of booking and in advance of your departure. It is important to ensure your travel documents are in order before embarking on your journey to Tanzania because improper documents can result in denied entry or other inconveniences.