Central African Republic passport → Tanzania

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Visa on arrival90 days

Central African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

Apply on the official site: visa.immigration.go.tz

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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Tanzania at a glance

Capital: Dodoma
Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
Languages: English, Swahili
Calling code: +255
Region: Eastern Africa

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Tanzania for other passports

Central African RepublicVisa on arrival90 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Central African passport holders

RwandaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Central African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Central African citizens stay in Tanzania?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Central African citizens visit without a visa?

49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Central African Republic passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.