Tanzania Visa for French Citizens
Les citoyens français ont besoin d'un visa pour visiter la Tanzanie. French citizens need a visa to visit Tanzania. The standard Ordinary Visa costs $50 (approximately 45 EUR), allows a single entry, and permits a stay of up to 90 days. The e-Visa system is the easiest way to apply. Several airlines offer convenient connections from Paris to Kilimanjaro and Dar es Salaam via Addis Ababa, Istanbul, or Doha.
Visa At a Glance
- Visa Type
- Ordinary Visa (Single Entry)
- Best Option
- e-Visa
- Cost
- $50
- Processing
- 3-10 days
- Validity
- 90 days
- Entries
- Single
E-Visa Application
RecommendedCost
$50
Processing
Up to 10 business days
Stay Permitted
90 days
Entries
Single
How to Apply for E-Visa
Go to visa.immigration.go.tz
Create an account or log in
Select 'Ordinary Visa (Single Entry)'
Fill in application form with travel details
Upload passport photo (45x35mm, JPEG, max 500KB)
Upload passport bio page (colored scan)
Upload return/onward flight ticket
Pay $50 via Visa or Mastercard
Wait up to 10 business days for approval
Download and print approved e-Visa
Requirements
E-Visa Documents
- Valid French passport (6+ months validity beyond entry)
- One blank visa page in passport
- Recent passport photo (45x35mm, colored, JPEG, max 500KB)
- Colored scan of passport bio page
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Visa or Mastercard for payment
Passport Requirements
- Validity: At least 6 months beyond entry date
- Blank Pages: At least 1 blank visa page
- Condition: Good condition, no damage
East Africa Tourist Visa
Visiting multiple East African countries? The East Africa Tourist Visa might be a better option.
Cost
$100
Validity
90 days
Entries
Multiple
Countries
Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda
When to choose: If visiting 2+ East African countries on same trip
At Immigration
What to Present
- •Passport with 6+ months validity
- •Printed e-Visa approval
- •Return flight ticket
- •Yellow fever certificate (if arriving from endemic country)
Tips
- •Have printed e-Visa ready before joining queue
- •Know your first accommodation name and address
- •Yellow fever certificate may be required if transiting via African countries
- •Have return flight details ready to show if asked
Typical processing time: 15-30 minutes with e-Visa
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying too late (allow 2 weeks, processing takes up to 10 days)
- Using unofficial visa websites
- Not printing the e-Visa approval
- Passport validity less than 6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
Les Français ont-ils besoin d'un visa pour la Tanzanie?
Oui. Les citoyens français ont besoin d'un visa de $50 (environ 45 EUR) pour une entrée simple, valable 90 jours.
Do French citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yes. French citizens need a visa costing $50 for single entry, valid for 90 days.
How much is Tanzania visa for French citizens?
$50 (about 45 EUR) for Ordinary (single entry) visa. Multiple entry is $100, valid for 12 months.
Can French citizens get Tanzania visa on arrival?
Yes, but e-Visa is recommended to avoid queues. Same $50 cost either way.
How long can French citizens stay in Tanzania?
Up to 90 days with the Ordinary Visa. Extensions are possible for an additional 90 days.
Do French citizens need yellow fever vaccine for Tanzania?
Not required for direct flights from France. Required if transiting through a yellow fever endemic country like Ethiopia.