Omani citizens can apply for a Tanzania e-Visa online before travel at eservices.immigration.go.tz. The tourist single-entry visa costs USD 50, takes 3-10 business days to process, and allows a stay of up to 90 days. Visa on arrival is also available at major Tanzania airports for USD 50.
Do Omani Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Omani passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Tanzania. Oman is eligible for the Tanzania e-Visa system, meaning Omani nationals can apply entirely online without visiting a Tanzanian embassy or consulate.
Oman has a Tanzania Embassy in Dar es Salaam (on Ohio Street), which is the official Tanzanian mission for Oman. However, for tourist and business visa purposes, the online e-Visa is the standard route — no embassy visit is required.
The Omani passport has grown in strength significantly in recent years. While it grants visa-free access to around 70+ countries, Tanzania is not among them — a visa is required for all nationalities except a small set of African nations.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Omani Citizens
- Valid Omani 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, USD 500 equivalent minimum recommended)
- Travel itinerary for your stay in Tanzania
- Valid email address for receiving the e-Visa approval
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever-endemic country. Verify your routing before travel.
Tanzania e-Visa Cost for Omani Citizens
| Visa Type | Fee (USD) | OMR Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Single Entry | USD 50 | ~OMR 19 |
| Tourist Multiple Entry | USD 100 | ~OMR 38.5 |
| Business Single Entry | USD 50 | ~OMR 19 |
| Transit | USD 30 | ~OMR 11.5 |
OMR equivalents are approximate. The Omani Rial is pegged to USD at approximately 0.385 OMR per USD, making the conversion relatively stable. The official fee is in USD.
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 Oman as your nationality
- Enter your details — Fill in your name, date of birth, and passport number exactly as on your Omani passport (use Latin characters from the machine-readable zone)
- Upload documents — Passport bio-data page, digital photo, hotel booking, and flight ticket
- Review your application — Verify all fields before submission
- Pay USD 50 — By Visa, Mastercard, or other accepted international card
- Save your reference number — Received by email immediately after submission
- Wait for approval — 3-10 business days
- Download and print the e-Visa — Present at the Tanzania port of entry with your Omani passport
Processing Time
Standard processing: 3-10 business days. Apply at least 2 weeks before departure. The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from issue, with a maximum stay of 90 days per entry.
Tanzania e-Visa vs Visa on Arrival for Omani Citizens
| Feature | e-Visa (Online) | Visa on Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Where to apply | Online before travel | At the airport on arrival |
| Cost | USD 50 | USD 50 |
| Processing | 3-10 days | 30-90 mins at the counter |
| Available at | All entry points | Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ) airports |
| Recommended | Yes | Backup option |
The Qatar Embassy in Dar es Salaam actually advises travellers to pre-apply online for faster processing on arrival — the same logic applies to Omani travellers.
Oman-Specific Travel Notes
Airlines from Oman to Tanzania: Oman does not have a direct national carrier route to Tanzania. Common routing from Muscat (MCT):
- Oman Air / Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) — Qatar Airways operates direct flights from Doha to Dar es Salaam (DAR) and Kilimanjaro (JRO), approximately 7-8 hours total Muscat-to-Tanzania
- Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) — from Muscat, approximately 9-11 hours total
- Kenya Airways via Nairobi (NBO) — approximately 8-10 hours total
- flydubai / Emirates via Dubai (DXB) — approximately 8-9 hours total
The Doha connection via Qatar Airways is the most popular option for Omani travellers, with short transit times.
Currency: Tanzania uses the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). The Omani Rial (OMR) is not accepted in Tanzania. Bring USD cash — most safari lodges, hotels, and tour operators price in USD. Exchange some to TZS for local markets and transport.
Omani consular info: The Oman Embassy in Dar es Salaam handles Omani citizens' consular needs in Tanzania. Address: Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam. For standard tourist visits, you will not need embassy assistance.
Popular Tanzania destinations for Omani travellers: Zanzibar (the Swahili coast has cultural connections to Oman and the Arab world through centuries of Omani Sultanate presence — Zanzibar's Stone Town has significant historical Omani architecture), Serengeti safaris, Ngorongoro Crater, and Kilimanjaro.
Zanzibar's Omani connection: Zanzibar was historically under Omani Sultanate rule (the Sultanate of Zanzibar). Stone Town's Palace Museum, Forodhani Gardens, and the Arab Fort reflect this heritage. Omani travellers often find Zanzibar particularly meaningful as a cultural destination.