Visa application form must be filled out and signed by the applicant
EAC Citizens: Free (Multiple entry) for one year, 90 Days at a time
Non-Rwandan Citizens: $50 (Single entry) for 90 Days
Non-Rwandan Citizens: $100 (Double entry) for 90 Days each
Transit Visa
Flight Itinerary
Passport valid for six months
Visa Fee
Visa application form must be filled out and signed by the applicant
Rwandan Citizens: $30 (Single entry) 90 Days
Business
Volunteers
Students
Two recent passport size photos
Flight Itinerary
Passport valid for six months
Visa Fee
Visa application form must be filled out and signed by the applicant
Introductory letter from the organization either in Rwanda or Tanzania
Rwandan Citizens: $250 (Single entry) 90 Days
Rwandan Citizens Students $250
Non-Rwandan Citizens: $250 (Single entry) 90 Days
Other Travel visas for:
Mission
Meeting & Conference
Study
Two recent passport size photos
Flight Itinerary
Passport valid for six months
Visa Fee
Visa application form must be filled out and signed by the applicant
Introductory letter from the organization either in Rwanda or Tanzania
Rwandan Citizens: $100 (Multiple entry) one year, 90 Days at a time
Non-Rwandan Citizens: $100 (Double entry) 90 Days each
Other Travel visas for:
Diplomatic
Official
World Bank & IMF
Two recent passport size photos
Visa application form filled and signed
Passport valid for six months
Official letter from the government institution, organization or agency
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Referred Visa
Rwandan travel document & referred visa holders:
Provide proof of having host in Tanzania
The host should provide detailed information including
Physical address
Telephone number
Employment or Business (ID)
Non-Rwandan Citizens: $50 (Single entry)
Non-Rwandan Citizens: $100 (Double entry)
Approval for referred visa is given from the Immigration head office within 6 weeks of submitting application.
Transit Visa
A transit visa is permission to cross through Tanzania from one entry point to another
It is issued for a maximum of two weeks, provided that the applicant is in possession of onward tickets, sufficient funds and an entry visa to the country of destination
This type of visa is NOT issued at the High Commission, it is issued at boarder or point of entry.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cash is NOT accepted
All checks and money orders should be made Payable to the High Commission of Tanzania, in Kigali, Rwanda
An additional bank-processing fee of 16.00 USD applies to foreign cheques. Stamps cannot be accepted as payment.
Next day service is an extra $50 and same day service is available for $100
ALL APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO OBSERVE AND COMPLY WITH ALL VISA REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BELOW BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
ALL INCOMPLETE VISA APPLICATIONS SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER TO BE COMPLETED FIRST.
Visa Fee is NON REFUNDABLE
Hours of Preparation and Processing time
Visa Application drop off: Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 1.00pm.
Visa pickups: Monday to Thursday from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm and Friday from 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm
Visa processing takes a minimum of five (5) working days for regular process.
The duration to remain in the country is determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.
All visas are valid from the date of issuance. In the event a visa expires before it is utilized, the applicant will have to re-apply for a new one.
Walk-in is available, no appointment necessary.
It is emphasized that nationals and persons of the above mentioned countries and/or categories above may not be allowed entry into Tanzania without being in possession of referred visas. See “types of visa” for more information about referred visas
RESIDENCE PERMITS Residence permits are NOT issued at the Embassy
Exception Certificate.
Class “A”
Class “B”
Class “C”
Carry on Temporary assignment (CTA)
Issued to Diplomats and Expatriates on Government Projects
Issued to Investors, Consultants and Businessmen.
Issued to Expatriates
Issued to Missionaries, Students, and Volunteers Organization
Issued to work for the duration not longer than 90 Days
