canivisit.com
Beta — verify with official sources⌘K
Home/from/Spain/to/Tanzania
🇪🇸Spain
🇹🇿TanzaniaES-TZ

Spain to Tanzania visa requirements

Yes, a Spanish passport holder needs a visa for Tanzania. The standard and recommended route is the online eVisa (Ordinary Visa), which costs 50 USD and allows a single entry with a stay of up to 90 days. Spain is not on Tanzania's visa-exempt list, so Spanish (EU) ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa for tourism. The Tanzania Immigration Department's official eVisa portal (visa.immigration.go.tz) directs travelers to apply online for the Ordinary Visa, a single-entry tourist visa costing 50 USD, valid for entry within 90 days of approval and permitting a stay of up to 90 days. Applications are processed within about 10 days and the eVisa is valid for both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. While visa-on-arrival historically existed for some nationalities and is still referenced for select cases, official guidance strongly recommends the online eVisa, and it has become the reliable, standard channel since 2025. Travelers should carry their printed eVisa approval, a passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival, a return/onward ticket, and proof of accommodation. eVisa is therefore the correct and conservative verdict.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
Policy alertWatch this route for rule changesSave this passport and destination for email summaries and optional browser notifications.Subscribe →
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (Ordinary Visa, online application)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
50 USD
consular fee only
Processing time
Up to 10 days
standard track
Validity
Enter within 90 days of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and passport validity
Ensure your Spanish ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date in Tanzania and has at least one blank page.
· 6 months validity· Ordinary passport
/02
Open the official eVisa portal
Go to the Tanzania Immigration Department eVisa site at visa.immigration.go.tz and create an account. Avoid third-party agents to prevent extra service fees.
· Official portal· Avoid agents
/03
Complete the Ordinary Visa application
Select 'Ordinary Visa' for tourism, fill in personal, passport and travel details, and state your purpose as tourism/holiday.
· Ordinary Visa· Tourism purpose
/04
Upload supporting documents
Upload a scan of your passport bio-data page, a recent passport-style photo, and your return/onward ticket and accommodation details.
· Passport scan· Photo· Return ticket
/05
Pay the 50 USD fee online
Pay the 50 USD government visa fee by card through the secure portal and save the payment confirmation.
· 50 USD· Card payment
/06
Receive eVisa and travel
Wait up to 10 days for processing, then download and print the approved eVisa to present at the Tanzanian port of entry alongside your passport.
· Up to 10 days· Print approval
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
Spain -> Tanzania · eVisa (Ordinary Visa, online application)
0 / 12 complete
Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredSpanish passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least one blank passport page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredApproved eVisa printout (Ordinary Visa)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRecent passport-style photograph
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredScanned passport bio-data page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed return or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedProof of accommodation / hotel booking
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from an endemic country)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional
RecommendedTravel/medical insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
Official sourcesTanzania Immigration Department - eVisa Portal GuidelinesTanzania Immigration Department - Visa FeesTanzania Immigration Department - eVisa Application
Application link included: Tanzania Immigration Department - eVisa Portal Guidelines
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Ordinary (single-entry) eVisa50 USDStandard tourist visa for Spanish/EU citizens, paid online
Multiple-entry visa100 USDOptional; 12-month validity, only if multiple entries needed
Card payment surcharge~0-3 USDPossible bank/processing fee on the official portal
Total estimate50 USD — 53 USDincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Online eVisa (official portal)
Up to 10 days
Apply directly at visa.immigration.go.tz; recommended standard route for Spanish tourists.
Visa on arrival
30 minutes to 2+ hours at airport
Historically available for some nationalities but discouraged; queues and uncertainty make eVisa the safer choice.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Spain not on visa-exempt list
Tanzania does not grant visa-free entry to Spanish ordinary passport holders, so a visa is required for any tourist visit.
High
/02
eVisa is the official recommended channel
The Tanzania Immigration Department directs travelers to apply online for the Ordinary Visa rather than rely on visa on arrival.
High
/03
Single-entry tourist purpose
Most short tourist trips fit the single-entry Ordinary Visa, which is the cheapest and standard option at 50 USD.
Medium
/04
Covers mainland and Zanzibar
The same eVisa is valid for both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar, suiting typical safari-plus-beach itineraries.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Spain to Tanzania route verified
Verified against the Tanzania Immigration Department eVisa portal: Spanish ordinary passport holders need an Ordinary eVisa (50 USD, single entry, up to 90 days, ~10-day processing). eVisa confirmed as the recommended route.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Tanzania?—
Yes. Spain is not visa-exempt, so Spanish ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa, normally the online Ordinary eVisa, before traveling for tourism.
How much does the Tanzania eVisa cost for Spanish travelers?+
How long can I stay in Tanzania on this visa?+
How long does eVisa processing take?+
Is visa on arrival still available for Spanish citizens?+
Does the eVisa cover Zanzibar as well as mainland Tanzania?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Spain passport

🇪🇸⇄
Compare the Spain passport
Stack it up against another passport→
🇪🇸◐
Spain visa-free map
See where this passport goes visa-free→
🇪🇸▤
Spain passport power
Global rank and destination breakdown→
See something wrong on this page?
Policies change. If something looks off, tell us — we review every report within 48 hours.