The French Southern and Antarctic Territories (TAAF) are a French overseas collectivity comprising several remote sub-Antarctic islands and the Adélie Land portion of Antarctica. There is no permanent civilian population in these territories — access is limited to rotating scientific researchers, military personnel, and administrators who are French citizens.
What Passport Do French Southern Territories Personnel Hold?
All personnel working in the French Southern Territories (researchers, military, administrators) are French citizens or French-employed individuals who hold French passports. For any international travel, including Tanzania, these individuals use their French passports and are subject to French citizen visa requirements.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for French Southern Territories Personnel
As French passport holders, French Southern Territories personnel:
- Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz using their French passport details
- Cost: USD 50 single entry / USD 100 multiple entry
- Processing: 2-3 business days
- Stay permitted: up to 90 days per visit
- Visa validity: 3 months from issue date
Required documents:
- Valid French passport (6 months validity minimum, 2 blank pages)
- Digital passport photo (white background, JPEG)
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (minimum USD 500)
Step-by-Step Application
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account with your email address
- Select "Tourist e-Visa" and France as your nationality
- Enter your French passport details
- Upload required documents
- Pay USD 50 via credit/debit card
- Submit and await approval (2-3 business days)
- Download and print your e-Visa
- Present at Tanzania port of entry with your French passport
Frequently Asked Questions
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