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What you can do on a visit to Tanzania
On an Ordinary visa (up to 90 days, single entry), you can come for: holiday, visit family, conference, volunteer and medical treatment. Tap any line to see the official source.
- Who it's for
- Visitors on holiday, family visits, conferences or treatment
- How long
- Up to 90 days, single entry
- Apply only through the official immigration.go.tz site.
You can
Tourism and holidays
Tourism, Leisure, Holiday
my.tzembassy.go.tz ↗Visiting family or friends
Family Visit
my.tzembassy.go.tz ↗Conferences and trade fairs
attending Conference
my.tzembassy.go.tz ↗Volunteering
Humanitarian and charity activities
my.tzembassy.go.tz ↗Medical treatment
Health Treatment
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You can't
Nothing ruled out by the source.
Check first
Business meetingsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Paid work in the countryThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Official sources (1)
- Types of visa (Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania). Checked 17 October 2026.
- Who it's for
- Visitors doing a short business task
- How long
- Up to 90 days, single entry, not extendable
- It is not a substitute for a residence permit.
You can
Business meetings
any other short term lawful business-related task
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You can't
Nothing ruled out by the source.
Check first
Tourism and holidaysThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Visiting family or friendsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Conferences and trade fairsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Negotiating or signing contractsThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Remote work for an employer abroadThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Paid work in the countryWithin a limit
Short assignments only, such as repairing machines, running training, auditing accounts or feasibility studies. Longer work needs a residence permit.
fixing/repairing machines or to run short term training
my.tzembassy.go.tz ↗Short study or coursesThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
VolunteeringThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Medical treatmentThe source doesn't say
Nothing on this in the official source read. Ask the embassy before you rely on it.
Official sources (1)
- Types of visa (Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania). Checked 17 October 2026.
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Not legal advice. Short visits only. Rules change without notice and the border officer decides; confirm with the official source before you travel. Page built 2026-10-19.