Tanzania
Tanzania visa — Mali passport
Visa required
This information applies to a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport. To work, study or stay longer, the rules are different.
Good to know
Referral visa: no visa on arrival without prior special authorization from the Commissioner General of Immigration; apply online in advance (sections 5 and 8 of the eVisa portal guidelines).
Official source: Tanzania eVisa (Immigration Services Department) — Guidelines (sections 6 to 8) and the list « Countries whose Nationals do not require Visa »Tanzania eVisa (Immigration Services Department) — Guidelines (sections 6 à 8) et liste « Countries whose Nationals do not require Visa » (new tab) Verified on 7 October 2026
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Tourist visa
Tourist visa: documents, fees and steps
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Documents requested
- Passport valid for at least six months and containing at least one blank visa pageThe passport must meet these conditions before submitting the application. Each passport holder submits their own application.
- Copy of the identity (biographical data) page of the passport, to be attached to the online applicationDocument required for the ordinary visa, uploaded with the application.
Colour identity photo on a plain background (45 x 35 mm maximum, JPG or JPEG file of 500 KB maximum)Conditions and details
Full face front view, from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin, eyes open, natural expression, without shadow on the face or background. Glasses are permitted if habitually worn; a head covering is permitted only for a religious reason, with the face remaining fully visible. A non-compliant photo may lead to the rejection of the application.- Application and declaration form completed onlineAn incorrectly completed application, or one missing information or attachments, is rejected; once submitted, it can no longer be modified.
- Letter of invitation or visa application letter addressed to the Commissioner General of Immigration, to be uploaded with the applicationRequired for applications in the "Referral Visa" category. The page does not specify the content of the letter.
Trip itinerary to be uploaded in place of the air ticket, then return ticket to be presented on arrivalConditions and details
Applicants in the "Referral Visa" category are advised not to buy a ticket or book accommodation before the visa is approved: they may upload their itinerary instead of the ticket. Every visitor must then present their return ticket at the point of entry.- Visa or Mastercard to pay the visa fees onlinePayment is made after the payment notification; a confirmation is sent once the payment is made.
Visa Grant Notice, received by email or downloaded from the portal, before any departureConditions and details
One must wait for the approval notice before undertaking the trip. This notice does not constitute final authorisation to enter: the immigration officer at the point of entry may refuse entry if the conditions are not met.
Depending on your situation
- Details of the host in Tanzania (physical address and contacts), if you have oneThe immigration service considers this information essential and asks that it be provided when it exists.
Official fees
- Ordinary visa (single entry) 50 USD
Steps
- Check that your nationality appears in section 8 of the guidelines: the visa then cannot be obtained on arrival and must be applied for online, unless approved by the Commissioner General of Immigration.
- Submit the application at least two months before the trip, without buying a ticket or booking accommodation before approval.
- On www.immigration.go.tz, open "e-Services" then "e-Visa Application Form", log in with your email address and note the identification number received by email.
- Complete the form, upload the photo and attach the documents, including the letter addressed to the Commissioner General of Immigration and the trip itinerary.
- After the payment notification, pay the fees by Visa or Mastercard, then send the application and wait for the confirmation message.
- Track the application on the portal using your application identification number; an interview may be requested at the nearest embassy.
- Wait for the visa grant notice before departing; if it does not arrive by email, download it from the portal ("check application status").
- On arrival, present the return ticket at the point of entry.
Where to apply
- Online, on the official visa portal of the immigration service (visa.immigration.go.tz), accessible from "e-Services" on www.immigration.go.tz
- Alternatively, prior approval from the office of the Commissioner General of Immigration, which allows obtaining the visa on arrival
Good to know
Longer processing timeConditions and details
The ten-day processing time for online applications does not apply to the "Referral Visa" category; the page does not state a specific time limit for this category and advises submitting the application at least two months before the trip.- Official website onlyThe application is submitted only on the official website of the immigration service, and not through other online links.
- Category list revised periodicallyThe list of countries in the "Referral Visa" category may be revised: the immigration service advises consulting it regularly.
- Mainland Tanzania and ZanzibarA single visa allows visiting mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar; the application states the first destination.
- Neither work nor business activityThe holder of an ordinary visa is not authorised to work or to carry out a business activity.
- Rules subject to changeVisa regulations and conditions may change at any time without notice.
Frequently asked questions
Tanzania, Mali passport: is a visa required?
Visa required for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.
Tourist visa: which documents are requested?
Passport valid for at least six months and containing at least one blank visa page ; Copy of the identity (biographical data) page of the passport, to be attached to the online application ; Colour identity photo on a plain background (45 x 35 mm maximum, JPG or JPEG file of 500 KB maximum) ; Application and declaration form completed online ; Letter of invitation or visa application letter addressed to the Commissioner General of Immigration, to be uploaded with the application ; Trip itinerary to be uploaded in place of the air ticket, then return ticket to be presented on arrival ; Visa or Mastercard to pay the visa fees online ; Visa Grant Notice, received by email or downloaded from the portal, before any departure.
Tourist visa: what are the official fees?
Ordinary visa (single entry) : 50 USD.
Tourist visa: where do I apply?
Online, on the official visa portal of the immigration service (visa.immigration.go.tz), accessible from "e-Services" on www.immigration.go.tz ; Alternatively, prior approval from the office of the Commissioner General of Immigration, which allows obtaining the visa on arrival.
Tourist visa: how long can I stay?
Stay of up to 90 days.
Official links
- Tanzania eVisa - Guidelines (new tab) visa.immigration.go.tz
- Tanzania Visa Guidelines (new tab) www.immigration.go.tz
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