Tanzania visa requirements for Laotians

Travel and visa requirements

Tanzanian Visa is not required for Laotians

Stay Duration: 1 months

Entry Requirements

  • Tanzania is located on the Eastern part of the African continent. The capital of Tanzania is Dodoma while its largest city is Dar es Salaam.
  • Laos citizens visiting Tanzania are eligible to get their visas on arrival or apply for an e-visa and stay up to 1 month.
  • Required documents to visit Tanzania include a valid passport and a passport photograph not older than 6 months.
  • Tanzania is famous for being the country with the highest mountain in Africa i.e. Mt. Kilimanjaro.
  • The official languages spoken in Tanzania are Swahili and English.
  • There are only two major religions practiced in Tanzania; Christianity and Islam.
  • Tanzania uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type D and Type G.
  • The official currency spent in Tanzania is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).
  • There is no restriction of the foreign currency if declared on entry but it is restricted to the exact amount declared when exiting Tanzania. Tanzanian Shilling is not to be imported or exported.
  • Tanzania uses the Eastern Africa Time zone and it is 3 hours ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
  • Tanzania has a tropical climate but varies according to regions. The day time temperature during the cold season is 10°C while the hot season is 20°C.
  • The top tourist centers to visit in Tanzania include Serengeti National Park, Mt. Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Zanzibar Beaches, and Lake Manyara National Park.
  • The time difference between Laos and Tanzania is 4 hours, Laos is ahead of Tanzania.
  • The operating airlines in Tanzania include Air Zara International, As Salaam Air, Auric Air, and Auric Air.
  • The total flight duration from Myanmar to Tanzania is 10 hours 22 minutes while the distance is 7,945 Km.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tanzania safe to visit?

Tanzania is a safe country to visit especially when the tour is based on safari. Thefts and muggings are common in third-world countries, that's why walking alone in big cities like Dar es Salaam and Arusha is not advised.

How do I apply for Tanzania visa as a tourist?

As a Laotian, you can visit Tanzania either by applying for your tourist visa online or applying on arrival, both processes are accepted. The only designated airport to receive your tourist visa on arrival is Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar Es Salaam.

Are credit cards accepted in Tanzania?

Yes, credit cards such as Mastercard or Visa are the most accepted cards throughout the world. American Express is also useful if withdrawing dollars.

When is the best time to visit Tanzania?

The best time to visit Tanzania is during the dry season because they offer good wildlife viewing throughout the country. These months are February, June, and July.