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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit TZ?

Canadian passport holders need a visa for Tanzania. The recommended route is the Ordinary (Tourist) eVisa, single entry, applied online before travel for USD 50, valid for stays up to 90 days. Tanzania is a visa-required destination for Canadian ordinary passport holders. Canada is on Tanzania's list of eligible nationalities, so a Canadian tourist applies for the Ordinary Visa (single entry), which permits tourism, visiting friends/relatives, meetings, workshops and exhibitions, and allows a stay of up to 90 days. The official Tanzania Immigration eVisa portal (visa.immigration.go.tz) is the recommended channel, and the fee is USD 50. While visa-on-arrival technically remains available to eligible nationalities (including Canadians) at main ports of entry such as Julius Nyerere International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, and Zanzibar, the immigration authority and the Government of Canada both advise obtaining the eVisa in advance to avoid delays or refusal of entry. Multiple-entry tourist visas are generally reserved for US nationals; Canadians needing multiple entries should arrange this before travel. Passports must be valid at least six months beyond the intended departure date, and travelers must show proof of a return or onward ticket. Visitors to Zanzibar must also purchase the mandatory Zanzibar travel insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation. Tanzania is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.
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.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Ordinary (Tourist) eVisa - single entry
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 50
consular fee only
Processing time
Up to 10 business days (typically 2-10)
standard track
Validity
Valid for entry within 90 days of issue; stay up to 90 days
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and documents
Check that your Canadian passport is valid at least 6 months beyond your planned departure from Tanzania and has a blank page. Prepare a digital copy of the bio-data page, a passport-style photo, and your return/onward ticket.
· Passport 6+ months validity· Return ticket required
/02
Go to the official eVisa portal
Visit the Tanzania Immigration Services eVisa site at visa.immigration.go.tz. Avoid third-party agent sites that charge markups.
· visa.immigration.go.tz· Official portal only
/03
Register and start an application
Create an account with your email, receive your User Identification Number, and select the Ordinary Visa (single entry) category for tourism.
· Email registration· Ordinary Visa category
/04
Complete the form and upload documents
Fill in personal, passport, travel, and accommodation details, then upload your passport bio page, photo, and supporting documents.
· Upload passport + photo
/05
Pay the visa fee
Pay the USD 50 fee online by credit/debit card after the payment notification is generated.
· USD 50· Card payment
/06
Submit, track, and travel with the approval
Submit the application, track status by email/online, then print the approved eVisa grant notice to present on arrival with your passport.
· Print grant notice· Track by email
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Canadian passport valid 6+ months beyond departure with a blank page
required
Clear digital scan of passport bio-data page
required
Recent passport-style photograph (digital)
required
Confirmed return or onward air ticket
required
Proof of accommodation / itinerary
recommended
Valid email address for portal registration and approval
required
Credit/debit card for USD 50 fee payment
required
Printed copy of approved eVisa grant notice
required
Mandatory Zanzibar travel insurance (if visiting Zanzibar)
required
Yellow fever certificate (if arriving from/transiting an endemic country)
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Ordinary (Tourist) eVisa - single entryUSD 50Standard tourist visa for Canadian passport holders, valid for up to 90 days.
Multiple-entry visaUSD 100Generally issued to US nationals; Canadians needing multiple entries should apply in advance.
Transit visaUSD 30For passing through Tanzania (up to 7 days); requires onward ticket and visa for final destination.
Zanzibar mandatory travel insuranceUSD 44Required for all visitors to Zanzibar, purchased from Zanzibar Insurance Corporation.
Total estimateUSD 50USD 94incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival
Same day (at port of entry)
Still available to eligible nationalities including Canadians at main airports and borders, but can involve queues and is not guaranteed; advance eVisa is preferred.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tanzania requires a visa from Canadians
Canada has no visa-waiver agreement with Tanzania; all Canadian ordinary passport holders need a visa for tourism.
High
/02
eVisa is the recommended channel
Tanzania Immigration explicitly recommends applying online in advance rather than relying on visa on arrival.
High
/03
Onward/return ticket and passport validity
Travelers must show a return or onward ticket and hold a passport valid 6+ months, or risk refused entry.
Medium
/04
Zanzibar insurance requirement
Anyone visiting Zanzibar must buy mandatory travel insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation.
Medium
/05
Yellow fever rules for certain arrivals
A yellow fever certificate is required if arriving from or transiting a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Low
/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
Canada to Tanzania route verified
Verified against Tanzania Immigration eVisa portal, the Tanzania High Commission in Ottawa, and Government of Canada travel advice. Canadians need a visa; recommended route is the Ordinary single-entry eVisa (USD 50, up to 90 days). Visa on arrival remains available but the eVisa is advised.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Canadian citizens need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Yes. Canadian ordinary passport holders need a visa. The recommended route is the Ordinary (Tourist) single-entry eVisa applied for online before travel, costing USD 50 for stays up to 90 days.
Can Canadians still get a visa on arrival in Tanzania?+
How much does the Tanzania tourist visa cost for Canadians?+
How long does the Tanzania eVisa take to process?+
How long can I stay in Tanzania on a tourist visa?+
Is there anything special required for visiting Zanzibar?+
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