Lao (Laotian) citizens must obtain a visa before entering Tanzania. As Tanzania does not maintain a resident embassy in Vientiane, the online e-Visa portal at eservices.immigration.go.tz is the primary and most practical route. Apply for USD 50 (single-entry tourist visa) and receive your approval within 3–10 business days.
Do Lao Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Laos is not among Tanzania's visa-exempt countries. Lao passport holders must apply for a Tanzania e-Visa online or obtain a visa on arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), or Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ).
Since Tanzania does not have an embassy in Vientiane, the online e-Visa is the most accessible option for Laotian travelers.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Lao Citizens
- Valid Lao 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 invitation letter)
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement; USD 500 equivalent recommended)
- Travel itinerary
Tanzania e-Visa Cost for Lao 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 Lao passport details precisely
- Upload passport photo and bio page scan
- Attach flight and accommodation documents
- Pay USD 50 by international card
- Wait for approval (3–10 business days)
- Print and carry 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.
Laos-Specific Travel Notes
SERP data limited for this nationality.
Flights from Vientiane (VTE) to Tanzania connect through Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN), or Dubai (DXB), then onward to Dar es Salaam via Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, or Emirates. Total travel time: approximately 20–26 hours.
Tanzania offers Lao travelers a dramatic landscape contrast — from the lush Mekong River basin to East Africa's open savanna, volcanic highlands, and the coral-reef-fringed Zanzibar coast.
Health: Yellow fever certificate required only if arriving from endemic countries. Laos is not endemic; no certificate required for direct travel.