Source-backed scope
Adult Indian ordinary-passport traveller visiting friends or relatives in Tanzania for a short stay under the Ordinary single-entry visa, with no employment or business activity and a stay within the period actually granted, up to 90 days. This guide does not cover dependant residence, a work permit, paid events or permanent residence. India is listed for online or visa-on-arrival access, but the traveller should verify the current process and may use the official online portal before departure.
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Purpose
- Short family / friend visits
- Destination
- Tanzania
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Adult Indian ordinary-passport traveller visiting friends or relatives in Tanzania for a short stay under the Ordinary single-entry visa, with no employment or business activity and a stay within the period actually granted, up to 90 days. This guide does not cover dependant residence, a work permit, paid events or permanent residence. India is listed for online or visa-on-arrival access, but the traveller should verify the current process and may use the official online portal before departure.
Tanzania Immigration Services Department requirements checked 2026-10-27. Only the category and stage stated above are covered.
How to use this checklist
Start with the route facts first: citizenship, residence, application country, destination and purpose. Then review the document rows and order processing only where the row says it is required or optional.
Document requirements
| Document | Status | Scope | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Select the Ordinary visa for a genuine short visit | required | visa application | The official guidance explicitly includes visits to friends and relatives. State the true host and intended visit; do not use this visa for employment, business conduct or residence. |
| Six-month passport validity and blank visa page | required | visa application | Check the Indian passport has at least six months validity and one unused visa page and upload the bio-data page in the official process. |
| Record host and stay details accurately | required | visa application | Keep the genuine host address, contact details and visit plan ready for the portal or immigration officer. Confirm the live application’s actual invitation or accommodation fields rather than treating a letter as universally mandatory. |
| Prepare return or onward travel evidence | required | visa application | The official general guidelines ask visitors to show a return ticket at entry. Keep itinerary consistent with the intended stay and permitted visa period. |
| Check listed fee and granted validity | required | visa application | The official guidance lists USD50 and up to 90 days for an Ordinary visa. Verify the current charge and the actual duration granted; entry remains the border officer’s decision. |
Processing route
- Select the Ordinary visa for a genuine short visitThe official guidance explicitly includes visits to friends and relatives. State the true host and intended visit; do not use this visa for employment, business conduct or residence. The cited source does not specify a general translation, notarisation or apostille rule for this item. Confirm any additional language or authentication instructions with the receiving authority; no processing service is selected automatically. 1. Prepare Select the Ordinary visa for a genuine short visit in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Six-month passport validity and blank visa pageCheck the Indian passport has at least six months validity and one unused visa page and upload the bio-data page in the official process. The cited source does not specify a general translation, notarisation or apostille rule for this item. Confirm any additional language or authentication instructions with the receiving authority; no processing service is selected automatically. 1. Prepare Six-month passport validity and blank visa page in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Record host and stay details accuratelyKeep the genuine host address, contact details and visit plan ready for the portal or immigration officer. Confirm the live application’s actual invitation or accommodation fields rather than treating a letter as universally mandatory. The cited source does not specify a general translation, notarisation or apostille rule for this item. Confirm any additional language or authentication instructions with the receiving authority; no processing service is selected automatically. 1. Prepare Record host and stay details accurately in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Prepare return or onward travel evidenceThe official general guidelines ask visitors to show a return ticket at entry. Keep itinerary consistent with the intended stay and permitted visa period. The cited source does not specify a general translation, notarisation or apostille rule for this item. Confirm any additional language or authentication instructions with the receiving authority; no processing service is selected automatically. 1. Prepare Prepare return or onward travel evidence in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
- Check listed fee and granted validityThe official guidance lists USD50 and up to 90 days for an Ordinary visa. Verify the current charge and the actual duration granted; entry remains the border officer’s decision. The cited source does not specify a general translation, notarisation or apostille rule for this item. Confirm any additional language or authentication instructions with the receiving authority; no processing service is selected automatically. 1. Prepare Check listed fee and granted validity in the format described above 2. Submit according to the linked official application instructions
Official citations
- Tanzania Immigration Services DepartmentTanzania Immigration Services Department: India to Tanzania short family or friend visit ordinary visavisa.immigration.go.tzLast checked 2026-10-27; evidence version india-tanzania-short-family-friend-ordinary-visa-2026-10-27
Tanzania Immigration guidelines say Ordinary single-entry visa may cover visiting friends or relatives, list USD50 fee and validity up to 90 days, and prohibit work or business by ordinary-visa holders. General online terms require six-month passport validity and one unused visa page; grant notice does not guarantee entry.
Exceptions
- Requirements and accepted document formats can change. Follow the linked authority for your exact purpose and application stage.
- Use row-level processing labels: translation, notarisation, apostille, embassy attestation and MEA or HRD attestation are not interchangeable.
Relevant Enuncia services
- Document checklist review
FAQs
Are all documents for Tanzania short family / friend visits automatically translated?
No. Translation is shown per document row because official sources may accept some documents as issued while requiring translation for others.
Can I order document processing from this checklist?
Build your checklist using the route facts first. A processing option can be selected only where supported by the document row. Rows needing language or authentication confirmation remain under review before pricing.
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