Icelandic citizens require a visa to visit Tanzania. Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz for USD 50 (single-entry tourist visa) and receive your e-Visa by email within 3–10 business days. No embassy visit in Reykjavik is required — the full process is online.
Do Icelandic Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Iceland is a Schengen country with one of the world's most recognized passports, but this does not grant visa-free access to Tanzania. Icelandic passport holders must apply online for a Tanzania e-Visa or obtain a visa on arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), or Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Icelandic Citizens
- Valid Icelandic passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond entry date, at least 1 blank visa page)
- Recent digital passport photo (white background, JPEG format)
- Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or safari package)
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement; USD 500 equivalent recommended)
- Travel itinerary
Tanzania e-Visa Cost for Icelandic Citizens
| Visa Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Tourist Single Entry | USD 50 |
| Tourist Multiple Entry | USD 100 |
| Business Single Entry | USD 50 |
| Transit Visa | USD 30 |
Payment online via Visa or Mastercard. Fees are non-refundable.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz and create an account
- Select "Apply for e-Visa" (Tourist Single Entry)
- Enter Icelandic passport details precisely
- Upload passport photo and bio page scan
- Attach flight and accommodation documents
- Pay USD 50 by card
- Wait for approval (3–10 business days)
- Print and carry the e-Visa to Tanzania
Processing Time
Standard processing: 3–10 business days. The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from issue, with stays up to 90 days.
Iceland-Specific Travel Notes
SERP data limited for this nationality.
Tanzania offers Icelandic travelers one of the world's most dramatic travel contrasts — from Iceland's volcanic, geothermal Arctic landscapes to Africa's sweeping savannas, Big Five wildlife, and the warm Indian Ocean coast.
Flights from Iceland to Tanzania:
- Icelandair / WOW Air connections: Reykjavik (KEF) → London Heathrow → Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro
- Connections via Amsterdam (KLM), Copenhagen, or Helsinki are also common
- Ethiopian Airlines connections via Addis Ababa from European hubs
- Total journey time: 16–20 hours
Popular Icelandic-market Tanzania experiences include Kilimanjaro trekking (Iceland's trekking culture is strong), Serengeti safaris, and Zanzibar beach holidays.
Health: Yellow fever certificate required only if arriving from endemic countries. Iceland is not endemic.