Travel Visa for Trekking
Most climbers need a visa to enter Tanzania. It’s quick to apply online. Let’s see what you need to know.
What to Know Before You Apply
Apply on the Govt. Portal
Apply only through the official government portal, and apply two to three weeks before you fly. It saves time and stress at the airport.
Check Your Passport Validity
Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your travel dates. See whether your passport has a few blank pages for stamps.
Nationality Matters
Fees and visa types vary by passport. For example, US citizens follow different rules from most other travellers.
Common Visa Mistakes
Most common visa mistakes that result in a delay in the process
Most Common
Name Mismatch
One typing error can hold up your approval
- Enter your exact name
- Don't use nicknames
- Rejection or trouble in approval
Easy to Miss
Blurry or Wrong Uploads
Officials won’t approve what they can't read
- Clear scanned passport photo
- Plain, light background photo
- Resubmission requests cost days
Costly
Websites with Similar View
A convincing page isn't always an official one
- Only government portals
- Sites don’t charge extra fees
- Fake sites = extra charges
Documents to Keep Handy
Valid passport with blank pages
Printed eVisa or eTA approval
Hotel or trek booking confirmation
Passport photos and printouts
Yellow fever certificate, if required
Travel insurance documents
Return or onward flight ticket
Some US dollars in cash
Don't Forget to Consider
Yellow Fever Certificate
Most African countries ask for it if you've arrived from, or passed through, a yellow-fever country. Carry the original copy.
Travel Insurance for High Altitude
Kilimanjaro stands at an elevation of 5,895 m. Ensure that your policy covers trekking to that height and helicopter evacuation.
Keep Your Itinerary on Paper
Immigration officers may ask for flight details, your tour booking details, and your first night's accommodation. Keep these printed or saved offline.
Our Commitment
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Most visitors do. You need a Tanzania visa. Apply online before you travel or arrive at the airport.
Tanzania eVisa often takes a few working days, but it can take longer in busy months. Apply at least 2-3 weeks ahead to be safe.
Yes, most nationalities can, if they pay in cash in US dollars. US citizens must apply online before they fly.
No. Visa fees are non-refundable, even if the application gets refused. Check all information before you submit the form.
No. It covers only Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. Visitors need a separate visa for Tanzania.
