Tanzania e-Visa for Minors: Requirements for Children Under 18

Every child traveling to Tanzania — regardless of age — requires their own separate Tanzania e-Visa application. Tanzania Immigration does not allow children to be included in a parent's visa; even infants and toddlers must have individual applications with their own passport, birth certificate, and applicable supporting documents submitted through the official portal at visa.immigration.go.tz.

Does My Child Need a Separate Tanzania e-Visa?

Yes. Tanzania Immigration's official guidelines state clearly: every passport holder, including minors, must have their own separate e-Visa application submitted individually. This applies to:

• Infants and babies (all ages)
• Children traveling on their own passport
• Children whose names appear in a parent's passport (if such passports are still valid in some countries)

There are no exceptions to this rule for the Tanzania e-Visa. Even a 6-month-old baby needs their own application.

Tanzania e-Visa Application Requirements for Children

A Tanzania e-Visa application for a minor requires the same base documents as an adult application, plus additional documentation proving the child's identity and parental authorization:

Required Documents for All Minors

1. Child's valid passport — must have at least 6 months validity from the planned arrival date in Tanzania and at least one blank visa page
2. Passport biodata page scan — clear scan of the child's passport photo page
3. Passport-size photo of the child — recent, white background, full face visible
4. Birth certificate — required for minors to verify identity and parent-child relationship
5. Return or onward flight ticket — the same ticket covering the family's departure from Tanzania is acceptable

Additional Documents for Minors Traveling Without Both Parents

If a child is traveling with only one parent, one guardian, or unaccompanied:

Traveling with one parent only:

• Consent letter from the absent parent granting permission for the child to travel to Tanzania
• The letter should include: full names of both parents, child's name and passport number, travel dates and destination, absent parent's signature, contact details
• Copy of the absent parent's passport or ID

Traveling with a guardian (not a parent):

• Parental authorization letter signed by both parents (or legal guardian documentation)
• Guardian's identification documents
• Proof of the guardian's relationship or legal authority over the child

Unaccompanied minors:

• Authorization letters from both parents
• Letter from the receiving person in Tanzania (host/relative), confirming they will care for the child
• Contact details of the responsible adult at destination

How to Apply for a Tanzania e-Visa for a Child

The application process for a child's Tanzania e-Visa follows the same steps as for adults:

1. Go to https://visa.immigration.go.tz
2. Click "Apply For A New Visa" under New Application
3. Enter the child's email (a parent's email can be used), the child's passport number, and passport-issuing country
4. Fill in the child's personal details — use the parent's contact information for the communication fields
5. Enter the child's passport information exactly as it appears on their passport
6. Select the appropriate visa type (Ordinary for most nationalities; Multiple Entry for US citizens including children)
7. Upload all required documents including birth certificate and parental consent if applicable
8. Pay the visa fee — standard rates apply ($50 single entry, $100 multiple/US citizens)

Each child's application is independent and will have its own Application ID and Visa Grant Notice.

Visa Fees for Children's Tanzania e-Visa

Tanzania does not offer a discounted visa fee for minors. The same visa fees apply to children as to adults:

• Single entry (most nationalities): $50
• Multiple entry (US citizens, including children): $100
• Other multiple entry: $100

Some very young children (typically under 2 years old) may be exempt from fees at certain entry points — however, for the online e-Visa, the standard fee applies. Verify current rules with Tanzania Immigration at info@immigration.go.tz.

Passport Requirements for Children

Children traveling to Tanzania must have:

• Their own individual passport — not included in a parent's passport
• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned arrival date
• At least one blank page for the visa stamp

If your child's passport is expiring soon, renew it before applying for the Tanzania e-Visa. A passport with less than 6 months validity will be rejected.

Tanzania Entry Requirements for Children at the Airport

When arriving in Tanzania with children, immigration officers may verify:

• That each child has their own passport and Visa Grant Notice
• That a traveling parent has birth certificates for minors
• That consent documentation is in order for single-parent or guardian-escorted travel

Tanzania has child protection measures at borders — unaccompanied minors and children without proper consent documentation may be detained until situations are clarified. Ensure all paperwork is in order before departure.

Tips for Families Applying for Tanzania e-Visa

• Apply for all family members' visas simultaneously using separate applications
• Keep each child's Application ID separate for tracking
• Include all children's names in one accommodation booking confirmation (the booking can cover all family members on a single document)
• Return tickets showing all family members on the same booking are acceptable for each individual application
• Check each child's passport expiry — a common mistake is catching that a child's passport expires in less than 6 months only at the airport

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