Tanzania visa options for Italy passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Tanzania

Rules are written for foreign nationals generally; visa-required nationals apply via the eVisa portal or visa-on-arrival, with US citizens specifically required to use the Multiple Entry visa rather than the Ordinary visa, and some nationalities restricted to the pre-approved Referral visa.

• Most nomadsTourist

  Ordinary (Tourist) Visa - Single Entry

  Up to 90 days, single entry (per official eVisa guidelines)

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required - no travel/health insurance is mandated in the official visa guidelines. Strongly recommended for safaris and medical evacuation.

  Good for

  Leisure travellers, safari/Zanzibar holidaymakers, people visiting friends or relatives, and those attending short meetings or workshops. Available to all visa-required nationalities EXCEPT US citizens, who must instead use the Multiple Entry visa.

  Requirement

  Valid passport (commonly 6+ months validity), eVisa application or visa-on-arrival; fee approx USD 50. Verify exact figure.

• Tourist

  Multiple Entry Visa

  Visa valid up to 12 months; maximum stay approx 90 days per visit (per eVisa guidelines)

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required by the visa guidelines; travel/health insurance recommended.

  Good for

  Frequent travellers who need to enter Tanzania several times, and US nationals (who are not eligible for the Ordinary visa and must use this category even for a single tourism/holiday trip). Also non-resident company directors, government consultants, NGO representatives and family visitors.

  Requirement

  Valid passport, eVisa application stating purpose; fee approx USD 100. Verify exact figure.

• Business

  Business Visa

  Maximum 90 days, single entry (cannot re-enter after departure)

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required in official guidelines; travel/health insurance recommended.

  Good for

  Foreigners on short-term work-related assignments such as machine repair/installation, short training, professional assignments or feasibility studies (not local employment).

  Requirement

  Valid passport, invitation/assignment documentation, eVisa application; fee approx USD 250. Verify exact figure.

• Most nomadsWork

  Residence Permit Class B (Work / Employment)

  Valid up to 2 years, renewable; total validity of grants and renewals must not exceed 8 years

  Insurance

  RequiredNot specified as mandatory in the immigration guidelines; long-stay residents are advised to hold health insurance.

  Good for

  Expatriates with qualifications or skills (preferably highly technical occupations) not readily available in the local labour market, taking up specific employment with a specific Tanzanian employer.

  Requirement

  Application before the employee enters Tanzania; employment contract, work permit from the Labour Commissioner, certified/translated certificates and professional registration where applicable.

• Study

  Student Visa

  Tied to course; language courses capped at approx 6 months. Stays over 90 days carry higher fees and may require a Residence Permit Class C.

  Insurance

  OptionalNot required by visa guidelines; institutions and the site recommend health insurance for the study period.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals coming for academic study, research, internships, volunteering or exchange programmes (including language courses).

  Requirement

  Admission/acceptance from a recognised institution, valid passport, eVisa application; fees approx USD 50 (<=90 days) up to USD 250+ for longer study. Verify exact figures.

• Residence

  Residence Permit Class A (Investor / Self-Employed)

  Valid up to 2 years, renewable (validity may depend on the business licence/registration)

  Insurance

  RequiredNot specified as mandatory in the immigration guidelines; health insurance recommended for long-stay residents.

  Good for

  Self-employed foreigners and investors establishing or running a business in Tanzania.

  Requirement

  Proof of investment/business (e.g. TIC certificate of incentives or business registration), valid passport, required capital documentation. Verify current thresholds with Tanzania Immigration.

• Residence

  Residence Permit Class C (Retired / Researcher / Missionary / Volunteer / Other Long-Stay)

  Renewable residence permit (commonly up to 2 years per grant); exact duration set case-by-case

  Insurance

  RequiredNot specified as mandatory; health insurance strongly recommended, especially for retirees and those on medical-treatment stays.

  Good for

  Foreigners not eligible for Class A or B: retired persons, researchers, missionaries, volunteers, interns, persons on extended medical treatment, real-estate buyers, and others approved at the Commissioner's discretion.

  Requirement

  Online application, institutional/covering letter, work permit or exemption letter (for missionaries/volunteers), passport valid 6+ months, photo and relevant registration certificates.

• Transit

  Transit Visa

  Maximum 7 days

  Insurance

  OptionalNot required; travel insurance optional.

  Good for

  Travellers passing through Tanzania en route to another country.

  Requirement

  Onward travel evidence and valid visa/entry to the onward destination; eVisa application; fee approx USD 30. Verify exact figure.

Figures are from Tanzania Immigration Department and official eVisa guidelines; fees, durations and eligibility change and entry remains at the immigration officer's discretion — verify on immigration.go.tz before travel. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Italy → Tanzania: frequently asked

Do Italy passport holders need a visa to visit Tanzania?

Visa on arrival. Get the visa at the border on entry. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Italy passport holder live or work long-term in Tanzania?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Tanzania has 8 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Tanzania?

Entry to Tanzania never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Tanzania visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.