Costa Rica passport → Tanzania

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Visa on arrival

Costa Rican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. 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

Costa RicaVisa on arrival
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 Costa Rican passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days

Common questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Costa Rican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Tanzania?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

How many countries can Costa Rican citizens visit without a visa?

131 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Costa Rica passport ranks #25 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.