Services

签证基本事项（General Information):

1. 使馆签证受理时间：周一 至 周五  09：00 – 12：00

Visa Section Working Time:  09:00 – 12:00 am, Mon-Fri.

1. 签证收费：

普通签证人民币415元（六个工作日出签）

加急签证人民币600元（三个工作日出签）

 Visa Fee:

• Express Visa – RMB 600 (3 working days)
• Ordinary Visa – RMB 415 (6 working days)

普通商务签证人民币1700元 （六个工作日出签）

Ordinary Business Visa: RMB 1700 ( 6 working days)

加急商务签证人民币1885元 （三个工作日出签）

Express Business Visa: RMB 1885 ( 3 working days)

1. 护照有效期最少为签发之日起六个月以上

Validity of passport should be at least 6 months above from the date of visa issuance

1. 入境时要检查黄热病接种疫苗证书（黄皮书，请携带原件

Original Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is requested for entry of Tanzania territory

1. 申请者需要填写一份申请表（英文填写，两张相片，相片要求为2寸免冠近照两张。

Each applicant should fill in one application form and attach two inch color photo (light blue or white background, hat free)

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Two applicant’s passport size photographs:- A letter of request (Note Verbale) from the mission he or she belongs to; and Hotel confirmation One visa application form (duly filled and signed by the applicant), Photocopy of the bio-data page of the passport.

1. Entry Requirements
Foreigners seeking to enter the United Republic of Tanzania should be in possession of a valid passport or any other authorized travel document valid for not less than six months, a document other than the National passport issued by a state or an International Organization and recognized by the government of the United Republic of Tanzania as a travel document.

• A Residence Permit or a Pass or his name is endorsed upon the same;
• A valid Visa (where applicable) from any Tanzania Mission abroad or on arrival at any designated entry points. Visa issuing centres.

2. Visa
A visa is a permission granted to a foreigner to enter and remain in the United Republic of Tanzania for a specific period of time. A visa is issued to a visitor who intends to enter into Tanzania for the purpose of visit, leisure, holiday, business, health treatment, studies or any other related activities.  

3. Who requires a visa
All foreigners seeking to enter in the United Republic of Tanzania are required to have a valid visa, unless their countries have visa abolition agreement with Tanzania.

4. Entry authorization
Upon complying with the entry requirements, a visitor is issued with a Visitor's Pass with validity not exceeding three months (and not exceeding six months for citizens of EAC Member States).

商务签证 Business Visa

Visa Fee： 普通 ordinary ---  人民币RMB 1700

加急 express ---  人民币 RMB 1885
1. 坦方邀请函 (Invitation Letter)
2. 坦方邀请公司营业执照复印件（英文和斯语两个版本）

• Tanzania Certificate of Incorporation (英文)
• LESENI YA BIASHARA (斯语)

3. 坦方邀请公司纳税登记证

• TRA Certificate for Taxpayer Identification Number TIN

4.  坦方邀请公司最近一年营业税完税证明

• TRA Business License Tax Clearance Certificate (latest year)

5. 坦方公司代表的护照或者居住证复印件(A级或B级居住证)

• Valid passport for the Tanzanian inviter or copy of
• Residence-permit （Class A or Class B for foreigners residing in Tanzania

7. 中方公司的派遣函

• Dispatching Letter from Chinese Employer

8. 中方公司的营业执照的复印件

• License copy for Chinese Company

9.  往返机票的订单Reservation on return ticket
10. 签证申请表 Application Form
11. 两张个人免冠近照Two color-photos

访友签证Visitor Visa

邀请人是坦桑尼亚公民：(for Inviter as Tanzania Citizen)

1. 邀请函 （原件、传真件或扫描件）

Invitation letter (by original letter, fax or scanned letter)

1. 邀请人护照复印件 Inviter’s passport copy
2. 被邀请人雇主准假证明（如果没有工作单位，需要户籍所在地派出所出具身份证明），退休人员须提供退休证复印件，自由职业者需要提供银行流水单（余额5万元以上）

On-Leave Approval from invitee’s employer

1. 三个月内往返机票订单 Return ticket reservation
2. 签证申请表一份 One copy of application form
3. 二寸免冠彩色照片 Two color photos

邀请人是非坦桑尼亚籍公民：

(for Inviter as non-Tanzanian citizen)

1. 邀请函 （原件、传真件或扫描件）

Invitation letter (by original letter, fax or scanned letter)

1. 邀请人的护照复印件Inviter’s passport copy
2. 邀请人在坦居住证复印件

Copy of Inviter’s residence permit

1. 邀请人在坦雇主出具的身份证明函

Identity-Proof Letter issued by Inviter’s Employer in Tanzania

1. 邀请人在坦雇主出具的公司营业执照复印件

License copy issued for Inviter’s Tanzanian Employer

1. 邀请人在坦雇主出具的公司最近一次完税证明复印件

Copy of latest Tax Clearance Certificate for Inviter’s Tanzanian Employer

1. 被邀请人雇主准假证明（如果没有工作单位，需要户籍所在地派出所出具身份证明）退休人员须提供退休证复印件，自由职业者需要提供银行流水单（余额5万元以上）

On-Leave Approval from invitee’s employer

1. 三个月内往返机票订单Return ticket reservation
2. 签证申请表一份One copy of application form
3. 二寸免冠彩色照片Two color photos

探亲签证 Relative Visitor Visa

邀请人是坦桑尼亚公民：(for Inviter as Tanzania Citizen)

1.   邀请函 （原件、传真件或扫描件）

Invitation letter (by original letter, fax or scanned letter)

1. 邀请人护照复印件 Inviter’s passport copy
2. 结婚证复印件或户口本复印件

Copy of Marriage Certificate or Copy of Family Relations Book)

1. 被邀请人雇主准假证明（如果没有工作单位，需要户籍所在地派   出所出具身份证明）On-Leave Approval from invitee’s employer
2. 三个月内往返机票订单 Return ticket reservation
3. 签证申请表一份 One copy of application form
4. 二寸免冠彩色照片 Two color photos

邀请人是非坦桑尼亚籍公民：

(for Inviter as non-Tanzanian citizen)

1. 邀请函 （原件、传真件或扫描件）

Invitation letter (by original letter, fax or scanned letter)

1. 邀请人的护照复印件Inviter’s passport copy
2. 邀请人在坦居住证复印件 Copy of Inviter’s residence permit
3. 邀请人在坦雇主出具的身份证明函

Identity-Proof Letter issued by Inviter’s Employer in Tanzania

1. 邀请人在坦雇主出具的公司营业执照复印件

License copy issued for Inviter’s Tanzanian Employer

1. 邀请人在坦雇主出具的公司最近一次完税证明复印件

Copy of latest Tax Clearance Certificate for Inviter’s Tanzanian Employer

7. 结婚证复印件或户口本复印件

Copy of Marriage Certificate or Copy of Family Relations Book)

1. 被邀请人雇主准假证明（如果没有工作单位，需要户籍所在地派出所出具身份证明）On-Leave Approval from invitee’s employer
2. 三个月内往返机票订单Return ticket reservation

10.签证申请表一份  One copy of application form

1. 二寸免冠彩色照片Two color phot

旅游签证 Tourist Visa

中国境内旅行社送签 （By Chinese Tour Agent）

在使馆成功备案的具有出境游资质的中国境内旅行社可以向使馆申请旅游签证。需要备案的旅行社必须和使馆负责旅游事务的外交官预约提交备案的时间，并由外交官审核无误正式备案后才能开始送签。

旅行社备案要求：
1）加盖公章的正式备案照会
2）营业执照复印件
3）出境游资质的复印件
4）送签员黄卡复印件
5）与坦桑尼亚地接社的合作协议
6）坦桑尼亚地接社的营业执照复印件/税务登记证/法人护照的复印件

旅行社送签材料：

1.地接社出具的确认函（包括1行程安排，酒店住宿预订，车辆预订）Itenerary issued by local tour agent, including visits’ itenerary, hotel, transport reservation

2.旅行社的确认照会（包括客人姓名，护照号，旅行时间等）Letter issued by Chinese Tour agent, including visitors’ name, passportport number and visiting period)
3.   三个月内往返机票订单 Return ticket reservation
4.   个人工作单位的准假证明（需加盖公章）

On-Leave Approval issued by Employer with official stamp
5. 如有18周岁以下的随行儿童，需要有父母签字的授权函   Parents’ consent letter issued by parents for children under 18-year old
6.   申请表一份（英文填写）One copy of Application form
7.   两张二英寸彩色免冠近照 Two Color Photos

Tourist Visa Applied By Individual

个人也可以直接向使馆申请旅游签证，送签材料如下：

1．坦桑尼亚旅行社出具的行程确认函

Itenerary Confirmation issued by Tanzania local tour agent

2．坦桑尼亚饭店预订确认

Confirmation on local Hotel reservation

3．个人工作单位准假证明（需加盖公章）退休人员须提供退休证复印件，自由职业者需要提供银行流水单（余额5万元以上）

On-Leave Approval issued by Employer with official stamp

4．三个月内往返机票订单Return ticket reservation

5．签证申请表一份One copy of Application form

6．两张二英寸彩色免冠近照Two Color Photos

7．如有18周岁以下的随行儿童，需要有父母签字的授权函   Authorization letter issued by parents for children under 18-year old

特殊签证：(Other Visas)

公务团组签证（E）：For Government Official visit

1. 坦桑尼亚政府部门出具的邀请函 invitation from Tanzania Government or authority
2. 中方单位出具的派遣函原件 Dispatch Letter from Chinese Gov authorities or companies
3. 往返机票的预订单 (Reservation on return ticket)
4. 申请表（一表两照）(Application Form)

志愿者签证（A1）Volunteer Visa

1. 坦方志愿者组织的邀请函 Invitation from TZ volunteer organization
2. 申请人学校在读证明 Certification letter from Studying school
3. 往返机票的预订单 Reservation on return ticket
4. 申请表（一表两照） Application form

会议签证（B2） Conference/Meeting Visa

1. 会议组织方的邀请函 Invitation from Conference/Meeting Organizer
2. 申请人所在单位的派遣函 Dispatch letter from employer
3. 往返机票预定单 Reservation on return ticket
4. 申请表 Application form

(a) Single Entry VISA (Ordinary VISA)
This Visa is issued for a single entry to a visitor for a period not exceeding three months for the purpose of holidays, business, health treatment, studies, leisure or any other activity legally recognized by the Law.

(b) Multiple VISA
This type of visa is issued to enable a foreigner to come to Tanzania for several times within the validity of the visa. Foreigners who, because of the nature of their business or investments need to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania are issued with multiple entry visas. The validity range of this visa is from three months to one year, provided that a single stay shall not exceed ninety days. Applications for a multiple entry visa are usually submitted by local contacts on behalf of the applicants. The fee is US $ 100.with exception of Pakistan nationals whose specific visa fee is US $ 200. 

(c) Transit VISA
Transit visa is granted to enable the visitor to pass through the United Republic of Tanzania to any other destination abroad. This type of visa is only issued to persons with onward tickets, sufficient funds for transit and an entry visa to the country of destination or any proof that prior arrangements have been made that satisfy this requirement. It is issued for a maximum period of fourteen (7) days and non extendable. Standard fee for Transit visa is US $30.

(d) Business VISA
Business Visa may be issued to persons for the purpose of temporarily conducting business, trade, professional or assignment for a period not exceeding three months and it is not extendable.

(e) Gratis Visa
This type of visa is issued to Diplomatic, Service and Official Passport holders, except when travelling on unofficial capacity in which they are subjected to pay prescribed fees. Holders of UN, SADC, AU Laissez-Passer and other International Organizations recognized by the United Republic of Tanzania are granted gratis visa, except when travelling on non official capacity in which they are subject to pay for prescribed visa fees.

(f) Referral Cases
There are some countries which their nationals require special clearance from the Commissioner General of Immigration or the Commissioner of Immigration (Zanzibar) prior to issuance of the Visa. These countries fall under the referral visa category. Applicants whose nationals fall under referral visa category are not advised to book flight tickets or make any reservations before they get their visa.

Visa fee rates:
Fee rates for Ordinary visa is US $ 50, except for the following Nationals with their specific visa rates in brackets; Pakistan (US $ 200), USA-(US $ 100), Ireland ( US $ 100 ), Transit visa is US $ 30,while standard Multiple visa is US $ 100.

VISA SECTION WORKING HOURS MONDAY TO FRIDAY 0900HRS TO 2.30HRS

List of Countries which their Nationals require Referral Visa.

Afghanistan
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Chad
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Eritrea
Equatorial Guinea
Iran
Kazakhstan Republic
Kyigten Republic
Lebanon
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palestine
Senegal
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Somali land
Sierra Leone
Syria
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Yemen and
Stateless persons or persons with refugee status.

COUNTRIES WHICH THEIR NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISA

Antigua & Barbuda
Anguilla
Ashmore & Certie Island
Bahamas
Barbados
Bermuda
Belize
Brunei
British Virgin Island
British Indian Ocean Territory
Botswana
Cyprus
Cayman Island
Channel Island
Cocoas Island
Cook Island
Christmas Island
Dominica
Falkland Island
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guernsey
Guyana
Heard Island
Hong Kong
Isle of man
Jamaica
Jersey
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Montserrat
Malaysia
Madagascar
Malta
Mauritius
Macao
Mozambique
Nauru
Naue Island
Norfolk Island
Namibia
Papua new Guinea
Rwanda
Romania
Ross Dependency
Samoa
Seychelles
Singapore
Swaziland
Solomon Island
St. Kitts&Navis
St. Lucia
St. Vicent
St. Helana
South African Republic
Trinidad & Tobago
Turks & Caicos
Tokelan
Tonga
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Visa fee rates:
Fee rates for Ordinary visa is US $ 50, except for the following Nationals with their specific visa rates in brackets; Pakistan (US $ 200), USA-(US $ 100), Ireland ( US $ 100 ), Transit visa is US $ 30,while standard Multiple visa is US $ 100.

Note:
Possession of a Visa for United Republic of Tanzania does not provide automatic right of entry for the holder into the Country. The Immigration Officer at the port of entry may refuse entry to any person, if he is satisfied that such a person is unable to fulfil the immigration requirements or that such person's presence in the United Republic of Tanzania would be contrary to national interests or security.

For more information contact:

The Principal Commissioner of Immigration Services,
P.O. BOX 512, DAR ES SALAAM.
Tel. +255222850576
Fax: +255222850584
Website: https://www.immigration.go.tz / https://www.moha.go.tz
e-mails: admini@immigration.go.tz  and or  consular@immigration.go.tz

Also to:
Commissioner of Immigration Services - Zanzibar
P.O. BOX 1354, ZANZIBAR.
Tel. +255242239148/+255242239149
Fax +2552422239149

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Cash is NOT accepted
2. All checks and money orders should be made Payable to the Embassy of Tanzania, in Beijing, China
3. An additional bank-processing fee of 16.00 USD applies to foreign cheques. Stamps cannot be accepted as payment.
4. Next day service is an extra $50 and same day service is available for $100
5. ALL APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO OBSERVE AND COMPLY WITH ALL VISA REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED BELOW BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
6. ALL INCOMPLETE VISA APPLICATIONS SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER TO BE COMPLETED FIRST.
7. Visa Fee is NON REFUNDABLE

Hours of Preparation and Processing time

1. Visa Application drop off: Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 1.00pm.
2. Visa pickups: Monday to Thursday from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm and Friday from 12.00 noon to 2.00 pm
3. Visa processing takes a minimum of five (5) working days for regular process.
4. The duration to remain in the country is determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.
5. All visas are valid from the date of issuance. In the event a visa expires before it is utilized, the applicant will have to re-apply for a new one.
6. Walk-in is available, no appointment necessary.
7. It is emphasized that nationals and persons of the above mentioned countries and/or categories above may not be allowed entry into Tanzania without being in possession of referred visas. See “types of visa” for more information about referred visas

SINGLE ENTRY / ORDINARY / TOURIST VISA

• Copy of the applicant’s valid passport;
• Visa application form dully filled in;
• Respective visa Fee;
• 2 passport size photographs ( for those lodging their applications through embassies).
• Provide flight itinerary, ticket or tour operator package receipt.
• People traveling for specific reasons other than tourism must submit a letter from their organization or office. These include but not limited to volunteers, people attending meetings & conferences, studies, diplomatic, official and any other business not mentioned here.
• Visa applications for minors under 18 years traveling alone or with only one parent/legal guardians should be accompanied by a notarized letter, jointly signed by parents or legal guardians approving the minor to travel, A copy of their ID

MULTIPLE VISA

• Valid passport at least for 6 month
• Visa application form duly filled in;
• Security Bond duly filled;
• Valid passport copy of the invitee;
• Three passport size photographs;
• Copy of the valid Passport or any other identity (For a host citizen of Tanzania);
• Documents of  the Company like TIN, VAT, Registration Certificate, Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum etc;
• Any other evidence to prove that the applicant is bound to travel frequently into the United Republic of Tanzania.

TRANSIT VISA

• Copy of the applicant’s valid passport;
• An entry visa or onward ticket to the intended country of destination;
• Respective visa fee;
• 2 passport size photographs ( for those lodging their applications through embassies).

BUSINESS VISA

• A valid passport at least for 6 month
• A work contract or any proof of the work/assignment to be performed within a period not exceeding three months;
• Respective visa fee.

DEPENDENT PASS
This Pass may be issued to;

• Dependent wife;
• Children;
• Near relatives.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDANT PASS

• Application form dully filled;
• Security Bond form dully filled (attached with stamp duty worth 500 TSH) form Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA);
• Copy of applicant’s valid passport;
• Passport copy of the dependant;
• Covering letter;
• Copy of marriage certificate for dependant wife;
• Five passport size photographs;
• In case of renewal- previous Dependant Pass should be attached;
• Copy of Birth Certificate for dependent children
• Copy of Birth Certificate if the dependant is a parent;

NOTE: A male child who is above 18 years old is not entitled to be dependent.

IN TRANSIT PASS
This pass may be issued to a foreigner for the purpose of passing through the United Republic of Tanzania to a destination outside the United Republic. Validity of the In-transit Pass shall not exceed seven days.

A SPECIAL PASS
This Pass may be issued to a foreigner living in or entering the United Republic of Tanzania in order to afford him an opportunity to apply for and obtain a Residence Permit or Pass or complete any immigration formality.

A VISITORS PASS
This Pass may be issued to a prospective visitor to the United Republic of Tanzania for the purpose of:-

• Spending holidays
• Travelling or
• Attending court
• Obtaining medical treatment or
• Any other sufficient reasons.

NOTE: The validity of Visitors pass shall not exceed 90 days or six months for citizens of the EAC Member States.

RE-ENTRY PASS

• Re- entry pass may be issued to any person lawfully entitled to re- enter the United Republic of Tanzania after a journey to any place outside Tanzania.
• A Re-entry Pass shall be valid for such period not exceeding the period of the validity of Residence Permit.

BUSINESS PASS
Business Pass may be issued for single or multiple entries to a person from the country whose nationals do not require Visa to enter the United Republic of Tanzania for the purpose of temporarily conducting business, trade, profession or assignment. The validity of Business Visa is three months and it is non- extendable.

MIGRANT PASS
Migrant Pass is issued to persons of African descent from neighbouring countries who migrated into the United Republic before 1972 and continues to reside without having a passport or identification from their countries of origin.

STUDENT’S PASS 1
Student’s Pass 1 is issued to any person studying in approved training establishments in the country including children of persons legally residing in the country who are above the age of 18 years.

STUDENT’S PASS 2
Student’s Pass 2 is issued to children of persons legally residing in the country who are below the age of 18 years and have not been endorsed in their parents Residence Permits.