Where can I enter Tanzania with an eVisa?
Travelers must enter Tanzania through a designated formal entry point. This service identifies four international airports, Zanzibar Seaport and eight land borders commonly used by eVisa travelers. Confirm the exact route before applying, particularly for charter flights, lake crossings, small border posts or a changed cruise itinerary.
Tanzania Immigration states that every traveler must appear before an immigration officer and present an acceptable passport or travel document. Foreign nationals may also be asked for a visa, return or onward travel, and evidence of funds.
Airports used for eVisa entry
| Airport | Code | Common itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam | DAR | Dar es Salaam, southern circuit and domestic connections |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport | JRO | Arusha, Kilimanjaro and northern safari circuit |
| Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar | ZNZ | Zanzibar arrival and island stays |
| Mwanza International Airport | MWZ | Lake Victoria and western/northern connections |
Check the airport code, not only the city name, when completing an application. A connection through one airport and final arrival at another should be reflected accurately in the itinerary.
Arrival by sea
This website identifies Zanzibar Seaport for eVisa arrival by sea. A ferry, cruise call, private vessel and crew landing are different situations, so the operator should confirm how immigration clearance is handled.
Cruise passengers should also read the Tanzania cruise visa guide. Do not assume that a short port call is automatically transit or that remaining aboard settles every manifest requirement.
Land border crossings
The land entry points listed in this service's guidance are:
- Namanga — Kenya route
- Sirari — Kenya route
- Holili — Kenya route
- Horohoro — Kenya route
- Kasumulu — Malawi route
- Rusumo — Rwanda route
- Mtukula — Uganda route
- Tunduma — Zambia route
Before a cross-border road trip, confirm that the specific bus, transfer or self-drive route uses the named immigration post. A nearby local crossing is not interchangeable simply because it connects the same two countries.
How to verify an itinerary
- Check the passport nationality on the visa requirements page.
- Write down the exact airport code, seaport or land-border name.
- Confirm the route with the airline, cruise line, bus operator or driver.
- Compare it with Tanzania Immigration's current entry-point information.
- If the location is unclear or absent, contact Tanzania Immigration before submitting the application.
- Update support if the arrival route changes materially after submission.
Do not choose a different entry point in the form merely because it appears in a dropdown. The application should describe the journey you will actually take.
What to carry on arrival
- Passport used for the application
- Printed and digital copy of the eVisa approval, when required
- Return or onward ticket
- Accommodation or host details
- Itinerary showing the arrival point
- Supporting documents for the declared purpose of travel
- Any health documents required for the route at the time of travel
Visa approval is not final admission. The immigration officer at the entry point can still review whether the traveler satisfies the entry conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter Tanzania by land with an eVisa?
Yes, when the journey uses an appropriate designated entry point. Confirm the exact border post rather than relying only on the neighboring country name.
Can I fly into Zanzibar and later visit mainland Tanzania?
The Tanzania eVisa portal states that an eligible visa can cover both Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Enter the first destination accurately when applying and keep the complete itinerary available.
Is every Tanzanian seaport an eVisa entry point?
Do not assume so. This service identifies Zanzibar Seaport. Obtain confirmation for any other maritime arrival before travel.
What if my airline changes the arrival airport?
Contact support if the new route materially differs from the submitted application. Carry the airline's change notice and do not edit an approval document yourself.
Is a visa enough to guarantee entry?
No. A visa allows the traveler to present for entry clearance; the immigration officer makes the final admission decision.
Summary: Match the application to the exact airport, seaport or land border, verify unusual routes directly, and carry the documents supporting the itinerary shown in the application.