Nepali citizens can obtain a Tanzania e-Visa online at eservices.immigration.go.tz before travel. The tourist single-entry visa costs USD 50, takes 3-10 business days to process, and permits a stay of up to 90 days. Visa on arrival is also technically available at major Tanzania airports, but the e-Visa is strongly preferred for Nepali travellers to avoid long airport queues.
Do Nepali Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Nepali passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Tanzania. Nepal is listed as an eligible country in Tanzania's official e-Visa system, meaning Nepali citizens can apply entirely online without visiting a Tanzanian embassy.
Tanzania is an increasingly popular long-haul destination for Nepali travellers and the Nepali diaspora in the Middle East, Europe, and elsewhere. The e-Visa application takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete online, and processing typically takes 3-10 business days.
Nepal's own e-Visa system (for visitors to Nepal) is well-known, so Nepali travellers are generally familiar with the e-Visa concept — the Tanzania application follows a similar structure.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Nepali Citizens
- Valid Nepali passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond your intended departure from Tanzania, at least 2 blank pages)
- Recent passport-size digital photo (white background, colour, JPEG format, taken within last 6 months)
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Tanzania (hotel/lodge booking or host's invitation letter)
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement showing USD 500 equivalent minimum)
- Travel itinerary for your stay
- Valid email address for receiving the e-Visa approval
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever-endemic country. Verify your transit points before travel.
Tanzania e-Visa Cost for Nepali Citizens
| Visa Type | Fee (USD) | NPR Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Single Entry | USD 50 | ~NPR 6,700 |
| Tourist Multiple Entry | USD 100 | ~NPR 13,400 |
| Business Single Entry | USD 50 | ~NPR 6,700 |
| Transit | USD 30 | ~NPR 4,000 |
NPR equivalents are approximate and subject to exchange rate fluctuations. The official fee is in USD, charged by the government portal.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Go to the official portal — Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account — Register with your email address
- Start a new application — Select "Tourist e-Visa" and Nepal as your nationality
- Enter your details — Fill in your name, date of birth, and passport number exactly as printed on your Nepali passport (use Latin characters as shown in the machine-readable zone)
- Upload documents — Passport bio-data page, digital photo, hotel booking, and flight confirmation
- Review carefully — Errors in name or passport number cause delays
- Pay USD 50 — By Visa, Mastercard, or other accepted international card
- Save your reference number — Sent by email immediately after submission
- Wait for approval — 3-10 business days
- Download and print the e-Visa — Present at the port of entry alongside your Nepali passport
Processing Time
Standard processing: 3-10 business days. Apply at least 2 weeks before your departure date. The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from the issue date, with a maximum permitted stay of 90 days per entry.
Tanzania e-Visa vs Visa on Arrival for Nepali Citizens
| Feature | e-Visa (Online) | Visa on Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Online before travel | At the airport counter |
| Cost | USD 50 | USD 50 |
| Processing time | 3-10 days | 30-90 mins on arrival |
| Available at | All entry points | Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ) airports |
| Recommended | Yes | As a fallback only |
Nepal-Specific Travel Notes
Airlines from Nepal to Tanzania: There are no direct flights from Nepal to Tanzania. Common routing from Kathmandu (KTM):
- Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) — approximately 12-14 hours total
- Kenya Airways via Nairobi (NBO) — from KTM, approximately 14-16 hours total
- Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) — approximately 13-15 hours total
- Emirates via Dubai (DXB) — approximately 14-16 hours total
- Turkish Airlines via Istanbul (IST) — approximately 16-18 hours total
Currency: Tanzania uses the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). Nepali Rupees (NPR) are not accepted in Tanzania. Bring USD cash — it's widely accepted at safari lodges and hotels. Exchange NPR to USD before departure in Kathmandu (Thamel area has many exchange bureaus).
Popular Tanzania destinations for Nepali travellers: Kilimanjaro (particularly appealing to Nepali trekkers familiar with high-altitude climbs — Kilimanjaro's highest point Uhuru Peak at 5,895m compares to popular Nepal treks), Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar beaches.
Nepal's own e-Visa system: Nepal issues e-Visas for visitors to Nepal at onlinenep.gov.np. This is entirely separate from the Tanzania e-Visa you are applying for as a Nepali citizen visiting Tanzania.