Mongolian citizens must obtain a visa before entering Tanzania. Tanzania has no resident embassy in Ulaanbaatar, making the online e-Visa portal at eservices.immigration.go.tz the only practical route. Apply for USD 50 (single-entry tourist visa) and receive approval within 3–10 business days.
Do Mongolian Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Mongolia is not among Tanzania's visa-exempt countries. Mongolian passport holders must apply for a Tanzania e-Visa online before departure 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 Mongolian Citizens
- Valid Mongolian 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 Mongolian 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 Mongolian 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 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.
Mongolia-Specific Travel Notes
SERP data limited for this nationality.
Mongolia and Tanzania share a remarkable cultural parallel — both nations have deep traditions of nomadic pastoralism, vast open landscapes, and profound relationships with the natural world. Mongolian nature and wildlife enthusiasts will find the Serengeti ecosystem (1.5 million wildebeest migration) a compelling counterpart to Mongolia's own wildlife traditions.
Flights:
- MIAT Mongolian Airlines / Air China: Ulaanbaatar (ULN) → Beijing → connections to Dar es Salaam via Ethiopian Airlines or Kenya Airways
- Turkish Airlines: Ulaanbaatar → Istanbul → Kilimanjaro / Dar es Salaam
- Total travel time: 18–22 hours
Health: Yellow fever certificate required only from endemic countries. Mongolia is not endemic.