Tokelau is a dependent territory of New Zealand consisting of three atolls in the Pacific Ocean. Citizens of Tokelau who are New Zealand citizens hold New Zealand passports and follow the same Tanzania visa requirements as New Zealand citizens.
What Passport Do Tokelau Residents Hold?
Tokelauans are New Zealand citizens and hold New Zealand passports issued by New Zealand. Tokelau itself is a non-self-governing territory of New Zealand. For international travel, including Tanzania, Tokelauans use New Zealand passports and are subject to identical visa requirements as New Zealand citizens from the main islands.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Tokelau Residents
As New Zealand passport holders, Tokelau residents:
- Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz using New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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 New Zealand as your nationality
- Enter your New Zealand 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 New Zealand passport
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes. Tokelauans hold New Zealand passports and must obtain a Tanzania e-Visa. Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz using your New Zealand passport.
A: New Zealand passport. There is no separate Tokelau passport for international travel.
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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