Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit TZ?

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Tanzania. The recommended route is the official Tanzania eVisa (Ordinary Visa), applied for online before travel; visa on arrival is also available at major airports. The standard tourist fee is USD 50, though the Tanzania Embassy in Abu Dhabi quotes USD 100 for a one-year multiple-entry visa for UAE citizens. Tanzania is not visa-free for United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holders. As of May 2026, UAE nationals must obtain a visa for tourism. Tanzania operates a centralized eVisa system through its Immigration Department (visa.immigration.go.tz / eservices.immigration.go.tz), and UAE passport holders are also eligible for visa on arrival at major ports of entry such as Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam), Kilimanjaro International Airport, and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar). The official Tanzania Immigration Department lists the Ordinary (tourist) Visa at USD 50 for a single entry, valid for stays up to 90 days, while the Tanzania Embassy in Abu Dhabi quotes USD 100 for a 12-month multiple-entry visa for UAE citizens. The eVisa is the recommended channel because it avoids airport queues and pre-confirms approval, typically processed within about 10 working days (often faster). Tanzania is in East Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so no Schengen 90/180 or ETIAS rules apply. Travelers should apply only through the official government portal to avoid third-party agent mark-ups and scams; any fee invoice above the official rate is a sign of an unauthorized link. A passport valid at least 6 months with a blank page, return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and a passport photo are required.