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Tanzania Visa for Algeria Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Algerian citizens can obtain a Tanzania visa on arrival at major airports and border posts, or apply in advance online; fee is USD 50, processing instant on arrival or 2-3 business days online.

Guide last updated September 12, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the arrival date, with a blank page for the visa
  • Digital passport photo (for online application) or a printed one for arrival
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from or transiting through a yellow-fever endemic country
  • Proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket
  • Sufficient cash (USD preferred) if paying on arrival
  • No biometrics required beyond a photo taken at the border counter

Visa types

  • Single-entry tourist visa: valid for a stay of up to 90 days, fee USD 50
  • Multiple-entry visa: valid up to 12 months with multiple stays, fee USD 100
  • Transit visa: for short stopovers, validity up to 7 days, fee USD 30

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam), Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar airport, and major land/sea border posts
  • Present passport, photo, and payment at the immigration counter
  • Pay in cash (USD strongly preferred) or by card where available
  • Processing is generally quick, around 15-30 minutes depending on queue length
  • Pre-applying online at eservices.immigration.go.tz before travel is recommended to shorten the airport wait

Fees & processing time

  • Single-entry visa fee: USD 50
  • Multiple-entry visa fee: USD 100
  • No separate service fee when paid directly on arrival
  • On-arrival processing: instant, typically 15-30 minutes
  • Online pre-application processing: 2-3 business days, with an approval letter to present on arrival

Tips for Algeria travelers

  • Bring exact USD cash in good condition (no torn or old-series notes, which are sometimes refused)
  • Common delays are caused by missing yellow fever certificates for travelers connecting through endemic regions
  • Applying online in advance avoids long queues, especially during peak tourist season (June-September)
  • Keep proof of accommodation handy, as officers occasionally request it at the counter
  • Extensions of stay can be arranged at the Immigration Department office in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar before the visa expires

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.