{"id":5383,"date":"2025-11-20T08:10:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T08:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rootsroutesafrica.com\/?p=5383"},"modified":"2025-12-04T17:17:31","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T17:17:31","slug":"how-to-get-a-tourist-visa-for-tanzania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rootsroutesafrica.com\/de\/how-to-get-a-tourist-visa-for-tanzania\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get a Tourist Visa for Tanzania"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5383\" class=\"elementor elementor-5383\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-event_function=\"{&quot;tween&quot;:&quot;to&quot;}\" class=\"eael_smooth_animation elementor-element elementor-element-a959b17 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" data-id=\"a959b17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b97e796 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b97e796\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1937355 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-breadcrumbs\" data-id=\"1937355\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-breadcrumbs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-breadcrumbs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eael-breadcrumbs__content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/rootsroutesafrica.com\/de\">Roots &amp; Routes Africa<\/a> <span class=\"eael-breadcrumb-separator\">|<\/span> <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-781d7b7 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"781d7b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ef3892 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ef3892\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">HOW TO GET A TOURIST VISA FOR TANZANIA<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4331849 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4331849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-601af33 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"601af33\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f0d64c e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f0d64c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc67806 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc67806\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62fa5b1 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"62fa5b1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a014c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a014c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tanzania Tourist Visa <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5154981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5154981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Tanzania. Tourists previously had two options for obtaining a tourist visa: they could either get a visa upon arrival or apply in advance through their country&#8217;s Tanzanian consulate. The latter option required sending their passport in the mail and waiting for its return, which was often inconvenient, time-consuming, and somewhat risky if the postal system lost the passport.<\/p><p>Fortunately, the process has become easier, and tourists can now apply for an<a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.immigration.go.tz\/\"><strong> Electronic Visa<\/strong><\/a> to enter Tanzania. Don&#8217;t let the visa requirement discourage you; it&#8217;s a simple step that most countries around the world ask travelers to complete.<\/p><p>The cost of a Tanzanian tourist visa is $50 USD for most travellers, while American citizens pay $100 USD. Citizens of some countries, particularly several neighbouring African nations, can enter Tanzania without a visa and at no charge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e27629e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e27629e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get your visa online<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1672a62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1672a62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For your convenience and peace of mind, we recommend applying for a tourist visa in advance through the Tanzania Immigration website. You can visit the official Tanzania Immigration Department website to complete and pay for your application online.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.immigration.go.tz\/\"><em><strong>You can find the official online visa guidelines here.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p><p><strong>Important Note for U.S. Citizens:<\/strong> When filling out your application, please select &#8220;Multiple Entry Visa.&#8221; This option is required for U.S. citizens intending to enter Tanzania as tourists. Additionally, choose &#8220;Holiday and Leisure&#8221; as the purpose of your travel.<\/p><p>Other nationals should consider whether a single-entry tourist visa or a multiple-entry visa is more suitable for their travel plans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-620b582 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"620b582\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Timeframe<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fea854d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fea854d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>It may take up to 10 days to process your application, so ensure to give yourself sufficient time to complete the application and receive your visa. If you are short on time, or booked a last-minute Tanzania adventure, you should obtain your visa upon arrival at the airport.<\/p><p>Alternatively, the tourist visa should not be completed more than 3 months prior to your scheduled travel dates. Don\u2019t apply for your E-Visa too early!<\/p><p>Print all confirmation pages and keep them in a secure location. When you arrive in Tanzania (usually at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Julius Nyerere International Airport), you will still get an official sticker in your passport as proof of your tourist visa.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dac511a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dac511a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Completing online application form<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-98a4fd5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"98a4fd5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Only complete the e-visa from the official Tanzania Immigration website. Do not share your passport number or other important information with any other site offering visas. The only authentic E-Visa is found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eservices.immigration.go.tz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p><div class=\"img-holder js-gallery\"><div class=\"container\"><p><a class=\"img-holder__img\" href=\"https:\/\/rootsroutesafrica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/visa.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Select \u201cNew Application\u201d to start your E-Visa\" src=\"https:\/\/altezzatravel.com\/upload\/medialibrary\/17b\/h1n7s8992uoer1j756991myp12vwoo84.webp\" alt=\"Select \u201cNew Application\u201d to start your E-Visa\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" \/><\/a><\/p><div class=\"img-holder__outline\"><strong><em>Select \u201cNew Application\u201d to start your E-Visa<\/em><\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>The online application form is very simple, and your answers should be clear.<\/p><ul><li>Make sure to save your application number. Either take a photo, save a screenshot, or write the number down for future reference.<\/li><li>If you start the application but aren\u2019t able to finish completing all the questions at once, you can simply access the application again based on your email address and application number, provided on the first page.<\/li><\/ul><p>When you return to complete the application, you will select \u201cContinue Application\u201d.<\/p><ul><li>You can check the status of your visa at the \u201cVisa Status\u201d page, which will let you know if your visa has been received, if it is in process, or if you have been approved.<\/li><li>If you have different spellings of your name, or use a different last name (such as a maiden name), the information provided here must match your official passport.<\/li><li>Spelling matters, so double-check before completing the page.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have a passport photo ready to scan for this last step; you can always save your application and complete it at a later date.<\/li><li>You should select\u00a0<b>\u201cHoliday and Leisure\u201d<\/b>\u00a0as the purpose of your visit if you are coming as a tourist.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7d8491 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"d7d8491\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94bcf51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94bcf51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Travel Information<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc34014 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc34014\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This is generally where clients have the most questions because you should provide a physical address in Tanzania and names of your host.<\/p><ul><li>Unless you personally know a Tanzanian national and will be staying at their place of residence, then you should not select \u201cTanzanian Citizen\u201d. In most cases, you should state that you are staying in a \u201cHotel\u201d. Even if you will be spending the majority of your time camping as you explore\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rootsroutesafrica.com\/kilimanjaro\/routes\/\" target=\"_self\">Mount Kilimanjaro routes<\/a>\u00a0or at various lodges throughout your safari, this is the most applicable response.<\/li><li>Our Clients, please use our included contact information as your \u201cReference\u201d in Tanzania.<\/li><li>Under the section\u00a0<b>Local Host<\/b>, make sure to select \u201cCompany\/Organisation\u201d and our travelling list. Your relationship to Roots and Routes Africa in this instance will be \u201cTour Operator\u201d.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d05647 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"8d05647\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afe6c5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"afe6c5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Travel Companions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bb193 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44bb193\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>This is most important if you are traveling with a minor (such as your child). Make sure to fill this section out to the best of your ability.<\/li><li>If you are traveling with a group (such as a climbing team) then you may select \u201cGroup or Organization\u201d. However, if you don\u2019t know all the members of your team, or are meeting up in Tanzania instead of departing from the same location, for all \u2018travel purposes\u2019 you are traveling as a single adult.<\/li><li>Don\u2019t worry about companions for group situations that include individual travel where you meet up in Tanzania after arrival.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b1fe42 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0b1fe42\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b216c1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b216c1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Referral visa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-167d654 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"167d654\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Citizens of some countries may require a referred visa in order to come to Tanzania, even as a tourist. In these cases, the application form is not as straightforward and cannot be completed upon arrival. Citizens of the following countries must apply in advance for a referred visa:<\/p><p>Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan Republic, Kyrgyzstan Republic, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Somali land, Sierra Leone, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen and Stateless persons or persons with refugee status<\/p><p>If you are a citizen of one of these listed countries, you must apply for a referral visa. Please note, processing time for this application can take over 60 days, so it is important to apply well in advance. Tanzania Immigration recommends not booking flights until your referral visa has been approved.<\/p><p>we can help our clients complete their application for a referral visa, and we have experience in helping guests successfully travel to Tanzania as tourists under such a visa. In case you have any difficulties with getting your visa, feel free to contact us &#8211; we are happy to assist.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f60097 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"0f60097\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c00a39a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c00a39a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is the difference between a visa on arrival and an e-visa?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0d498c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0d498c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you find the e-visa process too complicated or are experiencing technical issues, don\u2019t worry! You can still obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania, provided you are from a country that doesn\u2019t require a referred visa (more details on that below). Nationals from many countries are eligible for a visa on arrival.<\/p><p>The main advantage of having completed the e-visa process is that it will save you time when you arrive in Tanzania. Travelers with e-visas can queue in the &#8220;Visa Holder&#8221; line at immigration, allowing them to pass through quickly and receive a sticker in their passport without any additional paperwork or payment.<\/p><p>In contrast, opting for a visa on arrival involves a significantly longer process. You will need to complete paperwork and answer questions to confirm that you\u2019re visiting for tourism purposes. After this step, you\u2019ll have to get into another line to obtain an official payment control number, followed by a third line to pay in cash for your visa. If you&#8217;re on a very full flight arriving in Tanzania, this line can be long, resulting in a lengthy wait.<\/p><p>If you decide to get a visa upon arrival in Tanzania, please ensure you have $50 USD in cash available (other forms of payment are not accepted). For US citizens, the cost for a tourist visa is $100 USD in cash. 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Routes Africa | HOW TO GET A TOURIST VISA FOR TANZANIA Tanzania Tourist Visa Most foreign nationals need a visa to enter Tanzania. Tourists previously had two options for obtaining a tourist visa: they could either get a visa upon arrival or apply in advance through their country&#8217;s Tanzanian consulate. The latter option required sending their passport in the mail and waiting for its return, which was often inconvenient, time-consuming, and somewhat risky if the postal system lost the passport. Fortunately, the process has become easier, and tourists can now apply for an Electronic Visa to enter Tanzania. Don&#8217;t let the visa requirement discourage you; it&#8217;s a simple step that most countries around the world ask travelers to complete. The cost of a Tanzanian tourist visa is $50 USD for most travellers, while American citizens pay $100 USD. Citizens of some countries, particularly several neighbouring African nations, can enter Tanzania without a visa and at no charge. Get your visa online For your convenience and peace of mind, we recommend applying for a tourist visa in advance through the Tanzania Immigration website. You can visit the official Tanzania Immigration Department website to complete and pay for your application online. You can find the official online visa guidelines here. Important Note for U.S. Citizens: When filling out your application, please select &#8220;Multiple Entry Visa.&#8221; This option is required for U.S. citizens intending to enter Tanzania as tourists. Additionally, choose &#8220;Holiday and Leisure&#8221; as the purpose of your travel. Other nationals should consider whether a single-entry tourist visa or a multiple-entry visa is more suitable for their travel plans. Timeframe It may take up to 10 days to process your application, so ensure to give yourself sufficient time to complete the application and receive your visa. If you are short on time, or booked a last-minute Tanzania adventure, you should obtain your visa upon arrival at the airport. Alternatively, the tourist visa should not be completed more than 3 months prior to your scheduled travel dates. Don\u2019t apply for your E-Visa too early! Print all confirmation pages and keep them in a secure location. When you arrive in Tanzania (usually at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Julius Nyerere International Airport), you will still get an official sticker in your passport as proof of your tourist visa. Completing online application form Only complete the e-visa from the official Tanzania Immigration website. Do not share your passport number or other important information with any other site offering visas. The only authentic E-Visa is found\u00a0here. Select \u201cNew Application\u201d to start your E-Visa The online application form is very simple, and your answers should be clear. Make sure to save your application number. Either take a photo, save a screenshot, or write the number down for future reference. If you start the application but aren\u2019t able to finish completing all the questions at once, you can simply access the application again based on your email address and application number, provided on the first page. When you return to complete the application, you will select \u201cContinue Application\u201d. You can check the status of your visa at the \u201cVisa Status\u201d page, which will let you know if your visa has been received, if it is in process, or if you have been approved. If you have different spellings of your name, or use a different last name (such as a maiden name), the information provided here must match your official passport. Spelling matters, so double-check before completing the page. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have a passport photo ready to scan for this last step; you can always save your application and complete it at a later date. You should select\u00a0\u201cHoliday and Leisure\u201d\u00a0as the purpose of your visit if you are coming as a tourist. Tips for Travel Information This is generally where clients have the most questions because you should provide a physical address in Tanzania and names of your host. Unless you personally know a Tanzanian national and will be staying at their place of residence, then you should not select \u201cTanzanian Citizen\u201d. In most cases, you should state that you are staying in a \u201cHotel\u201d. Even if you will be spending the majority of your time camping as you explore\u00a0Mount Kilimanjaro routes\u00a0or at various lodges throughout your safari, this is the most applicable response. Our Clients, please use our included contact information as your \u201cReference\u201d in Tanzania. Under the section\u00a0Local Host, make sure to select \u201cCompany\/Organisation\u201d and our travelling list. Your relationship to Roots and Routes Africa in this instance will be \u201cTour Operator\u201d. Tips for Travel Companions This is most important if you are traveling with a minor (such as your child). Make sure to fill this section out to the best of your ability. If you are traveling with a group (such as a climbing team) then you may select \u201cGroup or Organization\u201d. However, if you don\u2019t know all the members of your team, or are meeting up in Tanzania instead of departing from the same location, for all \u2018travel purposes\u2019 you are traveling as a single adult. Don\u2019t worry about companions for group situations that include individual travel where you meet up in Tanzania after arrival. Referral visa Citizens of some countries may require a referred visa in order to come to Tanzania, even as a tourist. In these cases, the application form is not as straightforward and cannot be completed upon arrival. Citizens of the following countries must apply in advance for a referred visa: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Chad, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan Republic, Kyrgyzstan Republic, Lebanon, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Somali land, Sierra Leone, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Yemen and Stateless persons or persons with refugee status If you are a citizen of one of these listed countries, you must apply for a referral visa. Please note, processing time for this application can take over 60 days, so it is important to apply well in advance. 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