How to get a Tanzania visa from Zambia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Zambian passport holders travelling to Tanzania.
Visa information
Detailed visa fees for Tanzania aren't listed yet —
check the requirements below or contact the embassy directly.
Where to apply
Tanzania embassy & visa application centers in Zambia.
Lusaka
AddressUjamaa House 5200 UN Avenue Box 31219 10101 Lusaka
Phone(+260) (211) 253 323 / 4
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is Tanzania a safe country?
Tanzania is, overall, a safe country to visit. As with many third-world countries, theft and muggings are relatively common, but most incidents are in cities such as Dar es Salaam and Arusha.
What Tanzania is famous for?
Tanzania also is a home for a unique and rare mineral in the world known as Tanzanite. Historically Tanzania is famous for Julius Nyerere as founder of Tanganyika in 1961 from British colonialists that later on united with Zanzibar in 1964 to form The United Republic of Tanzania.
What is the culture like in Tanzania?
The largest ethnic groups include the Sukuma (over three million), Chagga, Haya, and Nyamwezi (over one million each). Despite the numerous cultural diversity represented by all these tribes, they are all united by use of Swahili or Kiswahili - a coastal Bantu language with Arabic influence.
What is the most popular food in Tanzania?
Regions in Tanzania's mainland consume different foods. Some typical mainland 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).
Is Tanzania Tropical?
Tanzania has a tropical climate but has regional variations due to topography.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Tanzania visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.