Peruvian citizens can obtain a Tanzania e-Visa entirely online at eservices.immigration.go.tz before travel. The tourist single-entry visa costs USD 50, takes 3-10 business days to process, and allows a stay of up to 90 days. Tanzania does not have a resident embassy in Peru, but the online e-Visa system makes an embassy visit unnecessary for tourist and business visits.
Do Peruvian Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Peruvian passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Tanzania. Peru is eligible for the Tanzania e-Visa program — Peruvian nationals can apply online from Lima or anywhere else without visiting a Tanzanian embassy.
There is no Tanzanian resident embassy in Peru. The closest Tanzanian diplomatic missions for Peruvian nationals are in Buenos Aires (Argentina) or Washington D.C. (USA). However, for tourist and business purposes, the online e-Visa covers everything — no physical embassy contact is needed.
The Peruvian passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 130 countries. Tanzania requires a visa from all nationalities outside a small African exemption list, so Peruvian travellers must apply. The process is straightforward and fully digital.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Peruvian Citizens
- Valid Peruvian 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 you are arriving from or transiting through a yellow fever-endemic country. Peru itself is a yellow fever-endemic country in certain areas — verify your departure point and transit routing carefully, as a yellow fever certificate may be required.
Tanzania e-Visa Cost for Peruvian Citizens
| Visa Type | Fee (USD) | PEN Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Single Entry | USD 50 | ~PEN 190 |
| Tourist Multiple Entry | USD 100 | ~PEN 380 |
| Business Single Entry | USD 50 | ~PEN 190 |
| Transit | USD 30 | ~PEN 115 |
PEN equivalents are approximate (based on ~3.8 PEN per USD). Exchange rates fluctuate — check the current rate when applying. 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 Peru as your nationality
- Enter your details — Fill in your name, date of birth, and passport number exactly as on your Peruvian passport
- Upload documents — Passport bio-data page, digital photo, hotel booking, and flight ticket
- Review all fields — Check for errors 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 Peruvian 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 the issue date, with a maximum permitted stay of 90 days per entry.
Tanzania e-Visa vs Visa on Arrival for Peruvian 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 on arrival |
| Available at | All entry points | Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ) airports |
| Recommended | Yes | Backup option |
Peru-Specific Travel Notes
Airlines from Peru to Tanzania: There are no direct flights from Peru to Tanzania. From Lima (LIM), common routing includes:
- LATAM / Iberia via Madrid (MAD), then Ethiopian Airlines or Kenya Airways via Addis Ababa or Nairobi to Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Dar es Salaam (DAR) — approximately 26-30 hours total
- Copa Airlines via Panama City (PTY), then East Africa connections — approximately 25-28 hours total
- LATAM to São Paulo (GRU) or Bogotá (BOG), then Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa — often the most affordable option
Currency: Tanzania uses the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). The Peruvian Sol (PEN) is not accepted in Tanzania. Bring USD cash — it's the most practical foreign currency for tourism transactions. Exchange PEN to USD before departing Lima.
Yellow fever vaccination — important for Peru: Parts of Peru are classified as yellow fever-endemic zones (Amazon jungle regions). If you have been to those areas, or if you depart from Lima (which is often treated as a yellow fever country) and transit through certain African hubs, Tanzania may require a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. Check the current CDC and Tanzania requirements for Peruvian travellers specifically.
No Tanzania embassy in Peru: There is no resident Tanzanian embassy in Peru. For tourist visas, the e-Visa portal is the official and only channel. In emergencies while in Tanzania, Peruvian citizens should contact the Peruvian Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya (which covers Tanzania), or the nearest Peruvian Honorary Consul in Dar es Salaam.
Popular Tanzania destinations for Peruvian travellers: Serengeti safaris, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro (Peruvian trekkers often have acclimatization advantages from Andean altitude experience), and Zanzibar beaches.