Visit Ukraine - From Ukraine to Tanzania: A Guide to Entry Rules, Visa Requirements & More

Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa to enter Tanzania?

To enter Tanzania, Ukrainians need a visa, which can be obtained at the international airports of Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam or at the Namanga border crossing between Tanzania and Kenya, or online.

With this visa, Ukrainians can stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days.

Tourist visa to Tanzania for Ukrainians

1. Electronic visa (eVisa).

This visa is granted to Ukrainian citizens for the purpose of visiting, tourism, leisure, recreation, participation in a conference, humanitarian and charitable activities, family visits, medical treatment or any other purpose that may be determined by the issuing authority. It is valid for a maximum of 90 days for one entry.

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What is the procedure for filling out an eVisa application?

1. Visit the website of the Immigration Service

2. Click on the "Electronic Services" button;

3. Select and click the "Electronic Visa Application" button;

4. Upload and attach the scanned documents required to obtain a visa;

5. After that, the applicant will receive an email containing a user identification number (which can be used to track the application online);

6. After completing the visa application form, the applicant will have to pay a $50 fee;

7. After successful payment, the applicant submits his/her application;

8. Finally, the applicant will receive a message acknowledging receipt of his/her application.

List of documents required to enter Tanzania with eVisa:

A copy of the applicant's valid passport (biographical data page);
Return flight ticket;
Fully completed visa application form.
Receipt of payment of the visa fee.

👇🏼 Please note!

For a safe trip to Tanzania, you will need travel insurance. Insurance can be purchased on our website here.

2. Visa upon arrival in Tanzania

This visa allows you to stay in Tanzania for up to 90 days.

What do Ukrainians need to enter Tanzania?

Ukrainian passport not (necessarily biometric) valid for more than 6 months on the date of departure from Tanzania, with a free page for visas;
50 USD in cash, non-cash, to pay for the visa at the airport;
completed (can be handwritten) application form and migration card;
booking of accommodation in Tanzania;
insurance policy;
a return ticket or a ticket to a third country.

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✅ So, to travel to Tanzania, please prepare the following documents:

Passport
Visa
Travel insurance policy
Flight itinerary
Hotel reservation confirmation
Confirmation of sufficient funds for the trip
Green card - compulsory car insurance for traveling abroad (if necessary)

How long can Ukrainians stay in the country?

It is possible to extend the period of stay through the Department of Immigration Services, the addresses of the offices can be found here

Is it possible for refugees from Ukraine to cross the border without a biometric passport?

Yes, it is.

What should I do if my passport expires?

Tanzania recognizes Ukrainian passports that have been extended. You can extend the validity of your passport at the Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya.

What should I do if I have a child with me without a passport?

Information about the child can be added to the passport of one of the parents. This can be done at the Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya.

Transit visa

This visa may be issued to foreign nationals for the purpose of transit travel to another destination outside the United Republic for a period not exceeding seven days. The applicant for this visa may be required to provide proof of a visa from the country of destination and/or a return flight ticket.

Required documents

A copy of the applicant's valid passport (biographical data page);
30 USD visa fee.
Entry visa or ticket to the country of destination.

How to apply for a visa online:

Visit the website of the Immigration Service;
Click the "Electronic Services" button;
Select and click the "Electronic visa application form" button;
Upload and attach the scanned documents required to obtain a visa;
After that, the applicant will receive an email containing a user identification number (which can be used to track the application online);
Upon completion of the visa application form, the applicant will be required to pay the applicable visa fee;
After successful payment, the applicant submits his/her application;
Finally, the applicant will receive a message acknowledging receipt of their application.

Free import

- Free import by passengers older than 17 years:

- One packet of cigarettes containing 200 sticks, cigars, tobacco and snuff not exceeding 250 grams;

- One liter of Whisky and liquors;

- Two liters of Wine;

- Perfume and toilet water not exceeding half a liter, of which not more than a quarter may be perfume. i.e. (125ml of perfume and 375ml of toilet water);

- Personal and household effects

- Goods up to 500 dollars.

Prohibited

- Narcotics

- Pornography

- Counterfeit items

- Local currency (Tanzanian shilling)

Restricted

- Pets: A health certificate from a competent veterinarian is required. All pets are subject to inspection upon arrival and will be quarantined for a period of time. Dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies. Dogs: not older than 3 years and 6 months before arrival. Cats: no later than 1 year and 1 month before arrival.

- A phytosanitary certificate is required for plants and plant products. For fruits, an additional declaration is required that Xanthomonas citri (Hasse) Dowson is not found in the country of origin.

- Weapons and ammunition - with permission only.

- Medication

- For video/ filming equipment, radios, tape recorders and musical instruments a bond may be placed to assure that the goods will be re-exported.

Unified emergency phone number - 112

Ambulance - 133, 122

Police - 995

Fire service - 999

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2. Mount Kilimanjaro

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Embassy of Ukraine in Kenya

Address: 674 Limuru Rd, Nairobi, Republic of Kenya

Phone: +254205224545

Hotline: +254110099133

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://kenya.mfa.gov.ua/

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