Tanzania visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Tanzanian Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a stay up to 90 days, a visa is not required from Egyptian citizens travelling to Tanzania.
  • Egyptian passports must last throughout the period of stay in the country.
  • Visitors must make available at least a blank page on their passports for entry stamps.
  • A Yellow Fever certificate of Vaccination is required from citizens of Egypt visiting or intending to visit Tanzania.
  • Travellers are required to declare international currency valuing more than $10,000 on both entrance and exit from Tanzania.
  •  It is also illegal to export any such products received as a gift or exchange without the correct documentation.
  • Visitors are expected to provide proof of travel arrangements by presenting a computer-generated itinerary from airline/travel agency or copy of transportation tickets showing entry and departure from Tanzania.
  • Additionally, it is prohibited to gather, collect, or remove flora or fauna, including seashells and ebony or mpingo wood.
  • While visiting Tanzania, you should dress modestly (upper arms and legs covered and no exposed midriffs) outside of the hotel or resort and when arriving and departing from Zanzibar.
  • Visitors should be very cautious of seemingly lucrative business opportunities offered by agents based in, or with ties to, Tanzania and neighbouring countries while touring the country.
  • It is recommended to obtain a permit from the police before bringing arms and ammunition into the country
  • Copy of confirmed hotel reservations is required if staying in various hotels.
  • If travelling as part of a tour and/or safari it is required that visitors must submit the inland itinerary from that tour/safari organizer.
  • Entry applications for minors under 18 years should be accompanied with a notarized letter, jointly signed by parents or legal guardians approving the minor to travel.
  • Tanzania is mountainous and densely forested in the north-east of the African Continent.
  • In Tanzania, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Tanzania is 5 hours, 29 minutes.
  • Tanzania uses East Africa Time zone in Tanzania (GMT+3), Tanzania is 1 hour ahead of Egypt.
  • Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain, is in north-eastern Tanzania.
  • The Menai Bay Conservation Area is Zanzibar's largest marine protected area.
  • The Kalambo Falls, located on the Kalambo River at the Zambian border, is the second-highest uninterrupted waterfall in Africa.
  • The national language of Tanzania is Swahili, although, there are over 60 languages are spoken in Tanzania, making it the most linguistically diverse country in East Africa.
  • Three of Africa’s Great Lakes- Lake Victoria, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Nyasa, are partly within Tanzania.
  • The climate varies greatly within Tanzania and the climate is cool in high mountainous regions.
  • The hottest period extends between November and February while the coldest period occurs between May and August.
  • Tanzania has 16 national parks plus a variety of game and forest reserves, including the Ngorongoro Conservation centre.
  • Tanzania is highly biodiverse and contains a wide variety of animal habitats.
  • On Tanzania's Serengeti’s plain, white-bearded wildebeests other bovids and zebra participate in large-scale annual migration.
  • Most transport in Tanzania is by road closely followed by railways and buses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanzania a safe country?

Tanzania is overall a safe country to visit but travellers are still advised to be cautious while visiting the country.

What is Tanzania famous for?

Tanzania is an East African country that homes the continent's highest mountain, Kilimanjaro and the world's second-deepest lake, Lake Tanganyika. It also includes the Zanzibar Archipelago and several islands, sometimes called the “spice islands” in the Indian Ocean.

How wealthy is Tanzania?

Tanzania has the 11th-highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) among African countries (176.465 million International dollars). The top 10 African countries by GDP (PPP) are Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Angola, Sudan, Libya.

What is the capital of Tanzania?

Located in the heartland of Tanzania, Dodoma is the nation's official political capital and the seat of government in the country.

What is the main airport in Tanzania?

Julius Nyerere International Airport is the international airport of Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania. It is located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southwest of the city centre. The airport has flights to destinations in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.