Burkina FasoTanzania

Burkinabe passport ยท policy checked 17 Jul 2026

e-Visa

Apply online - no embassy visit. E-visa (advance application) and visa on arrival are both available for these nationalities.

90

days

max stay per entry

50

USD ยท visa fee

1-10

days

processing time

Online

apply before travel

Policy note

Apply in advance at visa.immigration.go.tz for faster processing.

Tanzania guidelines page lists both options; VoA confirmed operational as of June 2026 per Tanzania Immigration Department and US State Dept (updated Oct 2025). Fee schedule (confirmed from official immigration.go.tz/fees/visa-fees): Ordinary Visa USD 50 (single entry, 90 days); Multiple Entry Visa USD 100 (12 months, max 90 days/stay - mandatory for US nationals); Business Visa USD 250; Transit Visa USD 30; Student Visa (single entry 3 months) USD 50; Student Visa (multiple entry 2 years) USD 250; Student Visa (research 6 months) USD 300; Student Visa (PhD 2 years) USD 550; Gratis Visa (diplomatic) free. Processing time up to 10 business days. Tanzania e-visa covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar - no separate Zanzibar visa required. Important note: Only passports with M or F sex marker are accepted for entry - passports with X or other gender markers will be refused entry (per US State Dept advisory, confirmed 2026).

How Burkinabe citizens apply for a Tanzania visa

  1. Apply online before travel and carry the approval. Apply here โ†—

Tanzania visa cost for Burkinabe citizens

USD 50

Ordinary (Single Entry) e-Visa

  • Ordinary (Single Entry) e-Visa

    Up to 90 days

    USD 50

  • Multiple Entry Visa

    1 year

    USD 100

Tanzania visa types for Burkinabe citizens

Multiple Entry VisaTourist

90 daysmultiple entry1-10d processingvalid 365donline

For tourism, family visits, and certain professional categories requiring repeated entry over a 12-month period. Max 3 consecutive months per visit.

Eligible categories include: USA nationals (mandatory), company directors (requires BRELA registration documents), government consultants (requires ministry letter), NGO representatives, and family visitors (requires marriage/birth certificate). Valid for maximum 12 months with max 3 consecutive months (90 days) per stay.

Official page โ†—
Ordinary Visa (Single Entry)Tourist

90 dayssingle entry1-10d processingvalid 90donline

For tourism, visiting friends or relatives, attending meetings and workshops. Holders are not permitted to work or conduct business activities.

Applied via e-visa portal at visa.immigration.go.tz (advance application) OR obtainable on arrival at official entry points. Both options confirmed operational as of June 2026 per Tanzania Immigration Department and US State Dept (updated Oct 2025). USA nationals are required to apply for a Multiple Entry Visa instead of the Ordinary Visa. Only passports with M or F sex marker accepted for entry.

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Referral VisaTourist

90 dayssingle entryup to 60d processingvalid 90donline

Entry visa for nationals of specified countries (and stateless persons/refugees holding Vienna Convention travel documents) whose applications require prior special clearance from the Commissioner General of Immigration before a visa is issued.

Required for nationals of approximately 25 countries (e.g. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Chad, Eritrea, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Iran, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Sierra Leone, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen) plus stateless persons and refugees. NOT eligible for visa on arrival - must apply online via the e-visa portal (visa.immigration.go.tz) at least 2 months before travel and should not book flights until approved. Requires a covering letter from a registered institution/company (official visits) or a host individual (personal visits), host's ID/permit, and a completed Security Bond form (T.I.F 12). Fee is the respective standard visa fee, which varies by nationality (e.g. Pakistan USD 200; USA and Ireland USD 100; most others USD 50) - no separate referral surcharge, hence the fee shown left null.

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Business VisaBusiness

90 dayssingle entry1-10d processingvalid 90donline

For specific short-term professional assignments including machine repairs, training, feasibility studies, and other professional work not available locally.

Issued on a single entry basis only - cannot be used to re-enter Tanzania. Requires proof of work contract or assignment documentation. Not for general business/commerce purposes; those would use the Ordinary or Multiple Entry Visa.

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Transit VisaTransit

7 dayssingle entry1-10d processingvalid 7donline

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.

Official page โ†—
Student Visa (Multiple Entry, up to 2 years)Student

multiple entry1-10d processingvalid 730donline

For foreign nationals enrolled in longer educational programs up to 2 years.

Multiple entry, up to 2 years validity. Fee confirmed from official immigration fee page.

Official page โ†—
Student Visa (PhD, up to 2 years)Student

multiple entry1-10d processingvalid 730donline

For foreign nationals enrolled in PhD programs in Tanzania.

PhD-level student visa, up to 2 years. Highest fee tier in the student visa category. Fee confirmed from official immigration fee page.

Official page โ†—
Student Visa (Research, up to 6 months)Student

180 dayssingle entry1-10d processingvalid 180donline

For foreign nationals conducting academic research programs up to 6 months in Tanzania.

Research-specific student visa, 6-month cap. Fee confirmed from official immigration fee page.

Official page โ†—
Student Visa (Single Entry, up to 3 months)Student

90 dayssingle entry1-10d processingvalid 90donline

For foreign nationals enrolled in educational programs or courses of up to 3 months in Tanzania.

Requires letter from the institution detailing course name and duration, open return ticket. Fee confirmed from official immigration fee page.

Official page โ†—
Gratis VisaDiplomatic

online

Complimentary visa issued to holders of diplomatic or official passports and representatives of international organizations.

No fee. Issued to holders of diplomatic/official passports and international organization representatives. Must still apply through the e-visa portal or immigration channels.

Official page โ†—

Tanzania visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Tanzania visa for Burkinabe citizens - FAQ

Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Yes, but it can be completed entirely online - no embassy visit is required for eligible short-term visits.

What documents do Burkinabe citizens need for Tanzania?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Tanzania visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

Check entry with visas you already hold โ†’What โ€œe-visaโ€ means โ†’