How to get a United Arab Emirates visa from Tanzania
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Tanzanian passport holders travelling to United Arab Emirates.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to United Arab Emirates.
Tourist visa
Processing time3 to 4 business days
Validity30 days
Transit visa
Processing time3 to business days
Validity4 days
Application requirements
Documents Tanzanian applicants need to provide.
- A valid Tanzanian passport which must be valid for at least 6 (six) months.
- The UAE visa application form must be duly filled and signed.
- Photocopies of the applicant's ID card and passport (including valid and expired visas).
- Proof of health insurance valid for the whole duration of stay in UAE is required.
- A copy of the applicant's recent Tanzanian bank statement for 6 (six) months showing that the applicant has sufficient funds to stay in UAE.
- A Copy of a Confirmed Itinerary which includes the date of arrival and departure.
- If the applicant will be staying in a hotel, evidence of a hotel reservation is required.
- Applicants that are not citizens of UAE are required to submit a residence permit.
- Police report showing that the applicant has not been engaged in any criminal activities.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- A tourist visa is granted to a foreigner whose sole objective of visiting UAE for recreation, sightseeing or casual visit.
- The passport should have a validity of more than 6 months.
- There should be two blank pages facing each other.
- UAE visa application form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.
- Two recent photographs [2X2 Inches] with a white background.
- Passport in original with photocopies of its first five pages.
- An invitation letter from the host in UAE is required.
- The letter must clearly explain the relationship with the applicant, duration of stay and purpose of visit to UAE.
- Bank statements of the last three months showing evidence of sufficient funds for the whole duration of stay in UAE.
- Travel itinerary indicating travel details, dates of arrival and departure from UAE.
- A copy of confirmed hotel reservation or booking as proof of accommodation in UAE.
Transit visa
- A transit visa is granted to foreigners transiting through UAE to their destination country.
- Visa application form must be is correctly filled and signed.
- Tanzania passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond stay in UAE.
- The passport must have blank pages available for the UAE visa stamp.
- The applicant must provide the visa application form of the destination country.
- A copy of the confirmed flight ticket or travel itinerary to the destination country is required.
- Receipt showing that the visa fee of the destination country has been paid is required.
- The required duration of stay in UAE is 4 days.
- Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of stay in UAE is required.
- Applicants are not required to overstay or extend the required duration of stay in UAE.
Where to apply
United Arab Emirates embassy & visa application centers in Tanzania.
Dar-es-Salaam
AddressSpitelgatan 5 Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania
Phone(+255) 22 260 0335 / 6
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a UAE visa extension
Applicants can renew their visa at the immigration office in UAE, a fee of 500 AED will be collected to extend the visa.
Where is the best place to visit in the UAE
Dubai is leading the list of the best places to visit in UAE as it is one of the most diverse and international cities in the world, which makes it a truly unique and diverse place to visit or live.
When is the best time to visit the UAE
The best time to visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi is during the months of October to April, as during the summer the weather is quite hot with high humidity levels. There is no rainy season, which makes the weather in the winter very pleasant.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest United Arab Emirates visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.