South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (SGSSI) is a British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. There is no permanent civilian population — the islands are accessible only to scientific researchers, government officials, and authorized tourists with special permits. Visitors use their own national passports for international travel including Tanzania.
What Passport Do South Georgia Visitors Hold?
South Georgia has no permanent resident population. Visitors include:
- British researchers and officials — hold British passports, apply for Tanzania e-Visa as British passport holders
- International scientists — hold their own national passports, apply for Tanzania e-Visa based on their nationality
- Authorized tourists — require special expedition permits from the SGSSI Government; use their national passports for Tanzania travel
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for South Georgia Visitors (British Passport)
As British passport holders:
- Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz using British passport details
- Cost: USD 50 single entry / USD 100 multiple entry
- Processing: 2-3 business days
- Stay permitted: up to 90 days per visit
- Visa validity: 3 months from issue date
Required documents:
- Valid British passport (6 months validity minimum, 2 blank pages)
- Digital passport photo (white background, JPEG)
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (minimum USD 500)
Step-by-Step Application
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account with your email address
- Select "Tourist e-Visa" and United Kingdom (or your nationality) as your nationality
- Enter your passport details
- Upload required documents
- Pay USD 50 via credit/debit card
- Submit and await approval (2-3 business days)
- Download and print your e-Visa
- Present at Tanzania port of entry with your passport
Frequently Asked Questions
A: No. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands have no permanent civilian population. Only scientific teams and occasional authorized tourists visit.
A: They use their own national passports (British, or whatever nationality they hold). For Tanzania travel, they apply for the e-Visa based on their passport nationality.
A: Yes. The e-Visa covers both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar island.
A: Up to 90 days per stay with a single entry tourist e-Visa. The visa is valid for 3 months from the issue date.
A: USD 50 for single entry and USD 100 for multiple entry. Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz.
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