Tanzania e-Visa for Families: Complete Guide

Planning a family trip to Tanzania? Each family member — including children and infants — needs their own individual Tanzania e-Visa. There is no family or group application on the official portal. This guide covers everything families need to know: individual applications per person, documents for minors, and tips for managing multiple applications.

Does Every Family Member Need a Tanzania e-Visa?

Yes. The Tanzania e-Visa is issued per person, regardless of age. Every traveler must have their own approved e-Visa:

• Adult family members: individual applications
• Children (any age): individual applications
• Infants: individual applications
• There are no family or group visas

Tanzania e-Visa Fees for Families

Each family member pays the same fee:

Example for a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children):

• Total visa cost: 4 × $50 = $200 USD

There are no fee reductions for children or families.

Applying for Children's Tanzania e-Visa

The application process for a child's Tanzania e-Visa is the same as for adults, with a few key differences:

Child's Passport

The child must have their own valid passport:

• Minimum 6 months validity beyond departure date from Tanzania
• For infants and young children, this is typically a 5-year passport
• A child added to a parent's passport (in some older passport systems) is not sufficient — each child needs their own passport

Child's Passport Photo

Same specifications as adults:

• White background, JPEG, 300×300px minimum
• Recent (within 6 months)
• No glasses
• Expression: neutral, mouth closed
• For infants: difficult to achieve a perfect photo — do your best, but immigration is typically understanding with very young children

Filling the Form for a Minor

When completing the application for a child:

• Enter the child's full name as on their passport
• Date of birth: child's date of birth
• Passport number: child's own passport number
• Emergency contact: use a parent's details
• Occupation: leave blank or select "Student" / "Minor" if available

Traveling with a Minor: Single Parent or Guardian

If a child is traveling with only one parent, or with a guardian rather than a parent, Tanzania immigration may ask for additional documentation:

• Letter of consent from the absent parent(s) authorizing the child to travel
• Copy of the absent parent's ID/passport
• If one parent is deceased: death certificate
• For legal guardians: documentation of guardianship

These documents are not required for the e-Visa application itself but should be carried at the border to avoid complications.

Managing Multiple Family Applications

Practical tips for families applying for multiple Tanzania e-Visas:

1. One account per person is not required — you can manage multiple applications from a single portal account under one email
2. Apply all family members at the same time — start all applications together so they process simultaneously
3. Keep records organized — save each family member's application reference number separately
4. Download and label each e-Visa — "Dad-evisa.pdf", "Mom-evisa.pdf", "Emma-evisa.pdf" etc.
5. Print 2 copies per person — one for immigration, one backup in checked luggage

At Tanzania Immigration with Children

When arriving with children:

• Each family member presents their own passport and printed e-Visa
• The family can queue together
• Officers generally process families as a unit
• Ensure children's e-Visas are printed separately and not mixed up

Tanzania Travel Tips for Families

Safari with young children:

• Most Tanzania national parks allow children, but some mobile safari camps have minimum age requirements (often 6–12 years)
• Book family-friendly lodges with child menus and activity programs
• Serengeti and Ngorongoro are excellent for families with children of all ages

Health precautions for children:

• Malaria prophylaxis is essential for children — consult a pediatric travel doctor
• Yellow fever vaccine can be given from 9 months; consult your doctor
• Pack sufficient pediatric medications

Zanzibar with children:

• Highly family-friendly — calm beaches, no dangerous wildlife, good resort options
• Combined Tanzania (Serengeti/Kilimanjaro) + Zanzibar is a popular family itinerary

Frequently Asked Questions