Iran passport → Tanzania

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

eVisa (apply online)

Iranian passport holders need an eVisa for Tanzania. You apply and pay online before you travel.

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

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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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

IraneVisa
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 Iranian passport holders

BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
ZimbabweVisa on arrival30 days
KenyaeTA90 days

Common questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Iranian passport holders need an eVisa for Tanzania. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Iranian citizens stay in Tanzania?

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

Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Tanzania?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?

36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 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.