Tanzania Entry Requirements for US Citizens

Entry requirements for US citizens

eVisa required — apply before travel at official Tanzania portal applies to US passport holders visiting Tanzania. Your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure from tanzania. The maximum permitted stay is 90 days.

Safety overview

Tanzania has a safety score of 72 out of 100 in the DheeVoy safety database. This is a moderate safety rating — standard travel precautions apply.

Safest areas in Tanzania

• Arusha city centre
• Dar es Salaam Msasani Peninsula
• Stone Town Zanzibar
• Serengeti and Ngorongoro lodges
• Kilimanjaro gate areas

Tourist scams to avoid in Tanzania

• Unofficial safari operators at Arusha Airport offering cheap last-minute packages — use Tanzania Tourism Board verified operators only
• Fake gemstone sellers in Arusha selling synthetic tanzanite at genuine prices
• Overpriced spice tours in Zanzibar — book through your hotel for verified operators
• SIM card scams at Julius Nyerere International Airport — buy from official Vodacom or Airtel counters only

Best months to visit Tanzania

The best months to visit are June, July, August, September, October, January, February.

Before you travel

Always verify entry requirements with the official US government travel advisory and the Tanzania embassy or consulate before booking. Visa rules and electronic travel authorisation requirements (such as ETIAS, ESTA, K-ETA and UK ETA) change frequently. Yes. US passport holders must obtain a Tanzania eVisa before travel at eservices.immigration.go.tz. A single entry tourist eVisa costs USD 50. The East Africa Tourist Visa covering Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda costs USD 100 and is good value for multi-country itineraries. Processing takes 2 to 5 business days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date. Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic country.