Most travellers to Tanzania and Kenya need a visa or travel authorisation, a passport valid for at least six months, and — on some routings — proof of yellow-fever vaccination. Here is the essential overview.
⚠ Please verify before publishing
Visa rules, fees and online systems change. Always confirm the current requirements on the official Tanzania (immigration.go.tz / eVisa) and Kenya (eTA) government portals, or ask us, before you travel.
Tanzania
- Visa: most nationalities need a tourist visa. You can apply in advance through the official Tanzania e-Visa portal, and many nationalities can still obtain a visa on arrival at major airports.
- Cost: the ordinary tourist visa is commonly around USD 50; US passport holders are typically issued a multiple-entry visa at a higher fee (around USD 100). Confirm current fees officially.
- Zanzibar: same Tanzania visa applies; you may also be asked for proof of mandatory Zanzibar travel insurance on arrival.
Kenya
- Authorisation: Kenya has moved to an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) that visitors should apply for online before arrival.
- Apply early: submit a few days ahead and carry a printed or digital copy.
Yellow fever & passports
- Yellow fever: a certificate is required if you are arriving from (or have recently transited) a country with risk of yellow fever — this notably includes travelling between Kenya and Tanzania. Carry your certificate.
- Passport: valid at least six months beyond your travel dates with blank pages for stamps.
✓ We can guide you
Tell us your nationality and routing and we’ll point you to the exact, current steps — and remind you what to carry for the Tanzania–Kenya border.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a Tanzania visa on arrival?+
Many nationalities can, but applying for the e-Visa in advance avoids airport queues and reduces risk of refusal. Check your nationality officially.
Do children need visas?+
Generally yes — each traveller needs their own visa/authorisation and passport.
