| Visa Type | Type of Visa | Purpose / Use Case | Visa Fees (USD) | Visa Validity | Maximum Stay Per Entry | Entry Type | Who Should Apply from the U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist / Visit Visa (US Citizens) | Ordinary Visa – Multiple Entry (US Citizens) | Tourism, holiday, visiting friends or relatives, charity, health treatment | $100.00 | Up to 12 months | 90 days per visit | Multiple entry | U.S. passport holders traveling to Tanzania for tourism or short visits. Issued as multiple‑entry due to bilateral agreement. |
| Tourist / Visit Visa (Non‑US Nationals in U.S.) | Ordinary Visa – Single Entry | Tourism, visit, leisure, short stay | $50.00 | Up to 90 days | Up to 90 days | Single entry | Non‑U.S. passport holders legally residing in the U.S., subject to nationality rules. |
| Transit Visa | Transit Visa | Passing through Tanzania to another destination | $50.00 | Valid for the approved transit period | Up to 7 days | Single entry | Travelers transiting through Tanzania with confirmed onward travel to a third country; not for tourism. |
| Business / Short‑Term Assignment | Carrying on Temporary Assignment (CTA) Visa | Short‑term professional, technical, consultancy, or business assignments | $250.00 | As approved by Immigration | As approved | Single entry (typically) | Short‑term business travelers not taking employment and not residing in Tanzania. |
| Multiple Entry Visa (Frequent Travelers) | Ordinary Visa – Multiple Entry | Frequent visits (business, meetings, NGO, directors of companies) | $100 (Tourist) / $250 (Business) | Up to 12 months | 90 days per entry | Multiple entry | Frequent travelers needing repeated short stays; subject to approval by Immigration |
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