Bouvet Island is an uninhabited Norwegian dependency in the South Atlantic Ocean. It has no permanent residents. Any personnel visiting Bouvet Island (extremely rare) would use Norwegian passports. Norwegian passport holders require a Tanzania e-Visa.
About Bouvet Island
Bouvet Island (Bouvetøya) is a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic, administered by Norway as a dependent territory. It is one of the most remote places on Earth, located approximately 1,700 km north of Antarctica. The island is entirely covered in glaciers and has no permanent population and no permanent structures.
Bouvet Island is a Norwegian nature reserve. Occasional scientific expeditions visit the island, but all personnel are Norwegian or from other countries, traveling on their respective national passports.
Tanzania Visa for Norwegian Passport Holders
If you are a Norwegian national who has been part of a Bouvet Island expedition and wish to visit Tanzania, you will need a Tanzania e-Visa as a Norwegian citizen.
Norway is not among Tanzania's visa-exempt countries. Norwegian passport holders must apply for Tanzania e-Visa.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements (Norwegian Passport)
- Valid Norwegian passport (minimum 6 months validity, at least 1 blank page)
- Recent passport-size digital photo (white background, JPEG format)
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement, minimum ~$500)
- Travel itinerary
How to Apply
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Select Norway as your nationality
- Fill in the application form with your Norwegian passport details
- Upload required documents
- Pay USD 50 (single entry) via credit/debit card
- Receive approval by email (2-3 business days)
Tanzania e-Visa Cost
- Single Entry Tourist e-Visa: USD 50
- Multiple Entry Tourist e-Visa: USD 100
Processing Time
Standard: 2-3 business days
The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from issue. Single entry allows up to 90 days stay.
Frequently Asked Questions
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