Tanzania visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Tanzanian Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singaporeans can visit Tanzania for up to 90 days  without a visa. 
  • Visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six months. 
  • 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 Singapore 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.
  • 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 duration from Singapore to Tanzania is 10 hours, 3 minutes
  • Tanzania time zone is (GMT+3). Hence, Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Tanzania
  • Respect religious and social traditions in Tanzania, where Islamic practices are influential. Dress modestly and exercise discretion in dress and behaviour when in Tanzania to avoid offending local sensitivities. 
  • Avoid consuming alcohol in parts of Zanzibar where the sale of alcohol is forbidden.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The popular transport in Tanzania is by road followed by railways and buses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can someone else apply for a visa on behalf of another?

Yes, provided that, all the requirements are completed and the application form is duly filled in and properly signed.

Does the Tanzania Embassy issue immunization waiver?
No. However, it is recommend that you carry your physician’s note for immunization waiver and submit it to the Health Officers at the point of entry.
Can I stay longer than required in Tanzania?

You can extend your visas for three months at a time up to a maximum of six months at the immigration office in Dar es Salaam. 

What type of food is eaten in Tanzania?

The  typical  Tanzanian foods include wali (rice), ugali (maize porridge), nyama choma (grilled meat), mshikaki (marinated beef), samaki (fish), pilau (rice mixed with a variety of spices), biriyani, and ndizi-nyama (plantains with meat). 

Are there medical facilities in Tanzania?

Both private and public facilities are available in the major cities, with the best hospitals found in Dar es Salaam and Arusha. Public healthcare in Tanzania generally falls well below the standards expected by most visitors.