🇹🇿Tanzania Visa for Tonga Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

No — Tonga passport holders do not need a visa for Tanzania. Entry is visa-free as of 2026.

Listed on official Tanzania Immigration Department 'Countries not required to apply for visa' page.

Entering Tanzania on a Tonga passport

→ Travel with just your valid Tonga passport. No visa or prior application needed.

Other Tanzania visa categories (5)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Tanzania. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Student Visa (Single Entry, up to 3 months)

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

90 dayssingle entry1-10d processing~$50online

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

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Student Visa (Multiple Entry, up to 2 years)

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

multiple entry1-10d processing~$250online

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

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Student Visa (Research, up to 6 months)

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

180 dayssingle entry1-10d processing~$300online

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

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Student Visa (PhD, up to 2 years)

For foreign nationals enrolled in PhD programs in Tanzania.

multiple entry1-10d processing~$550online

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

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Gratis Visa

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

~$0online

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

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