Iraq passport → Tanzania

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Visa required in advance

Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Tanzania, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

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

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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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

IraqVisa required
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 Iraqi passport holders

ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
KenyaeTA90 days
SeychelleseTA90 days

Common questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Tanzania, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Iraqi citizens stay in Tanzania?

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

Can Iraqi citizens get a visa on arrival in Tanzania?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Iraqi citizens visit without a visa?

29 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iraq passport ranks #92 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.