๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italian passport โ†’ Tanzania

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Italian passport holders enjoy excellent Africa access through the EU. Ethiopia, Libya and Eritrea have historical ties worth noting.

e-VisaThe short answer

Yes โ€” apply for an e-visa online before flying to Tanzania.

Apply online before you fly. Approval typically takes a few working days. Print and carry the approval letter. Apply online before travel. Visa on arrival is available at major airports but queues can be long.

Stay length
90 days, single entry
Cost
USD 50
Processing
Up to 10 working days
Where to apply
Official e-visa portal
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What else you need

Common entry requirements that catch travelers out โ€” verify each before you fly.

Passport validity
Six months beyond entry
Blank pages
One blank page
Yellow fever
Required if arriving from a yellow fever country
Onward ticket
Often required

What to know about Tanzania. Tanzania's e-visa is recommended over visa on arrival to skip airport queues. Zanzibar uses the same Tanzania visa. The US 'reciprocity' fee makes Tanzania visibly more expensive for American travelers.

Notes for Italian travelers

Currency tip

Youโ€™ll likely pay Tanzania visa fees in USD or local currency, not EUR. Bring clean, post-2009 USD notes in mixed denominations โ€” theyโ€™re the most useful currency for visas on arrival and border fees across Africa.

Health prep

Required if arriving from a yellow fever country Check the latest CDC/UK government travel health advice for Tanzania before you fly โ€” recommended vaccinations and antimalarial guidance change.

FAQ

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Italian passport holders need a e-visa for Tanzania. Apply online before travel. Visa on arrival is available at major airports but queues can be long.
How much does a Tanzania visa cost for Italian citizens?
USD 50. Processing time is Up to 10 working days. Apply at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz.
How long can Italian citizens stay in Tanzania?
90 days, single entry is the standard tourist entry. Extensions are usually possible through the destination's immigration office; some countries allow border-hop renewals.
Can Italian citizens get a Tanzania visa on arrival?
Usually no โ€” apply for the e-visa online before travel. Some countries do offer visa-on-arrival as a backup.

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