Tanzania Visa for UK citizens

Do I need a visa for Tanzania from the UK?

Yes, it’s mandatory to get a Tanzania visa for British passport holders. There are two options available:

• The single entry or ordinary visa, which only allows you to enter and leave the country once during its validity period (90 days). If you leave Tanzania holding this visa, you need to apply for a new one to be able to reenter the country.
• The multiple entry visa, which allows you to enter and leave the country more than once during its validity period (1 year).

Do I need a visa for Zanzibar from the UK?

Zanzibar is part of Tanzania. This means that to travel from the UK to Zanzibar, you will need to apply for a visa. The Zanzibar visa for UK citizens has the same characteristics as for mainland Tanzania.

Tanzania visa requirements for UK citizens

The visa requirements for Tanzania are:

• A valid passport
• A bank card to pay for the fees
• An email address to receive the final document
• Proof of your return ticket

How to apply for a visa for Tanzania from the UK

Applying with us is the quickest and most straightforward method available for the Tanzania visa for UK citizens. You just need to follow these simple steps:

• Fill out the application form. Make sure you don’t forget any field and only use truthful information.
• Upload the necessary documentation
• Pay for the fees using a bank card
• Wait for the resolution to be sent to the email address you provided

For more in-depth information, read our guide for the Tanzania visa application process.

Tanzania visa cost for UK citizens

Each visa type has its own cost. In this case:

• Single entry (ordinary): €48
• Multiple entry: €95

Vaccination requirements

There are no mandatory vaccination requirements for UK citizens. However, to stay as safe as possible during your trip, you should take into account the following recommended vaccines:

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles
• Cholera
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Polio
• Rabies
• Typhoid

Types of power plugs

The plug types used in Tanzania are D and G. When it comes to voltage, the standard is 230V and a 50Hz frequency.

Can you drink tap water in Tanzania?

It would be better if you don’t! Drinking bottled water is the safest choice for tourists.