Zanzibar Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules Under Tanzania Visa Policy
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous region of Tanzania and follows Tanzania's national visa policy. Note: Zanzibar additionally requires mandatory local travel insurance for visitors.
- Visa-free nationalities
- 58
- Visa on arrival
- 116
- eTA / e-Visa
- 24
- Total streamlined
- 198
- Visa required in advance
- 0
Tanzania's visa policy is selectively open relative to other destinations worldwide. Every nationality not covered by visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required.
Visa-free
Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Tanzania Visa-Free (58)
Passport holders from these countries can enter Tanzania without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.
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Visa on arrival
Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Tanzania (116)
Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Tanzania border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.
- Albania≤ 90 days
- Algeria≤ 90 days
- Andorra≤ 90 days
- Argentina≤ 90 days
- Armenia≤ 90 days
- Australia≤ 90 days
- Austria≤ 90 days
- Azerbaijan≤ 90 days
- Bahrain≤ 90 days
- Belarus≤ 90 days
- Belgium≤ 90 days
- Benin≤ 90 days
- Bhutan≤ 90 days
- Bolivia≤ 90 days
- Bosnia and Herzegovina≤ 90 days
- Brazil≤ 90 days
- Bulgaria≤ 90 days
- Cabo Verde≤ 90 days
- Cambodia≤ 90 days
- Canada≤ 90 days
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- Central African Republic≤ 90 days
- Chile≤ 90 days
- China≤ 90 days
- Colombia≤ 90 days
- Comoros≤ 90 days
- Costa Rica≤ 90 days
- Côte d'Ivoire≤ 90 days
- Croatia≤ 90 days
- Cuba≤ 90 days
- Czechia≤ 90 days
- Denmark≤ 90 days
- Djibouti≤ 90 days
- Ecuador≤ 90 days
- Egypt≤ 90 days
- El Salvador≤ 90 days
- Equatorial Guinea≤ 90 days
- Estonia≤ 90 days
- Ethiopia≤ 90 days
- Finland≤ 90 days
- France≤ 90 days
- Georgia≤ 90 days
- Germany≤ 90 days
- Greece≤ 90 days
- Guatemala≤ 90 days
- Guinea≤ 90 days
- Haiti≤ 90 days
- Honduras≤ 90 days
- Hungary≤ 90 days
- Iceland≤ 90 days
- India≤ 90 days
- Indonesia≤ 90 days
- Ireland≤ 90 days
- Israel≤ 90 days
- Italy≤ 90 days
- Japan≤ 90 days
- Jordan≤ 90 days
- Kazakhstan≤ 90 days
- Kosovo≤ 90 days
- Kuwait≤ 90 days
- Laos≤ 90 days
- Latvia≤ 90 days
- Liberia≤ 90 days
- Libya≤ 90 days
- Liechtenstein≤ 90 days
- Lithuania≤ 90 days
- Luxembourg≤ 90 days
- Marshall Islands≤ 90 days
- Mexico≤ 90 days
- Micronesia≤ 90 days
- Moldova≤ 90 days
- Monaco≤ 90 days
- Mongolia≤ 90 days
- Montenegro≤ 90 days
- Morocco≤ 90 days
- Myanmar≤ 90 days
- Nepal≤ 90 days
- Netherlands≤ 90 days
- New Zealand≤ 90 days
- North Korea≤ 90 days
- North Macedonia≤ 90 days
- Norway≤ 90 days
- Oman≤ 90 days
- Palau≤ 90 days
- Panama≤ 90 days
- Paraguay≤ 90 days
- Peru≤ 90 days
- Philippines≤ 90 days
- Poland≤ 90 days
- Portugal≤ 90 days
- Qatar≤ 90 days
- Republic of the Congo≤ 90 days
- Russia≤ 90 days
- San Marino≤ 90 days
- São Tomé and Príncipe≤ 90 days
- Saudi Arabia≤ 90 days
- Senegal≤ 90 days
- Serbia≤ 90 days
- Slovakia≤ 90 days
- Slovenia≤ 90 days
- South Korea≤ 90 days
- Spain≤ 90 days
- Sudan≤ 90 days
- Suriname≤ 90 days
- Sweden≤ 90 days
- Switzerland≤ 90 days
- Thailand≤ 90 days
- Timor-Leste≤ 90 days
- Tunisia≤ 90 days
- Turkey≤ 90 days
- Ukraine≤ 90 days
- United Arab Emirates≤ 90 days
- United Kingdom≤ 90 days
- United States≤ 90 days
- Uruguay≤ 90 days
- Venezuela≤ 90 days
- Vietnam≤ 90 days
eTA / e-Visa
eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Tanzania (24)
These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.
- Afghanistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Burkina Faso≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Chad≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Dominican Republic≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Eritrea≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Guinea-Bissau≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Holy See (Vatican City)≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Iran≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Iraq≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Kyrgyzstan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Lebanon≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Mali≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Mauritania≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Nicaragua≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Niger≤ 90 dayse-Visa
Fees
Zanzibar Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)
Ordinary (Single Entry) e-Visa
USD 50
Multiple Entry Visa
USD 100
Business Visa
official sourceimmigration.go.tz ↗USD 250
Transit Visa
official sourceimmigration.go.tz ↗USD 30
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Transit
Zanzibar Transit Visa
Tanzania publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Transit Visa
For passing through Tanzania en route to a third country.
Requires valid passport, onward/destination visa or ticket proving onward travel. Valid for up to 7 days.
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Tanzania Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Zanzibar?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Tanzania visa-free, with a visa on arrival or with an eTA or e-Visa. Every nationality we track qualifies for one of these streamlined routes.
Which countries can visit Tanzania without a visa?
58 countries can visit Tanzania without a visa in 2026, including: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Tanzania.
How do I apply for a Tanzania tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Tanzania, you can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required. You will generally need:
- Valid passport
- Completed online application
- Digital photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Tanzania without a visa?
The maximum visa-free stay duration in Tanzania varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.
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