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π·πΊ Does a Russian need a visa for Tanzania πΉπΏ?
Visa on arrival. Russian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Russian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Tanzania or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Tanzania: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 31 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Tanzania at a glance
Capital: Dodoma Β· Currency: Tanzanian shilling (TZS, Sh) Β· Official languages: English, Swahili Β· Calling code: +255
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Tanzania uses plug types G, Russia uses C, F. Mains voltage differs (Tanzania: 230 V; Russia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Tanzania β
Your embassy in Tanzania
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Tanzania, contact the embassy of Russia:
- Embassy of Russia, Dar es Salaam Β· Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road, Plot 3&5 Β· tanzania.mid.ru
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Tanzania for Russian passport holders
- π²πΊ Mauritius β Visa-free 90 days
- πΈπ¨ Seychelles β Visa-free 90 days
- π°πͺ Kenya β ETA required
- π²πΏ Mozambique β ETA required 30 days
The other way round
πΉπΏ Tanzanian passport holders visiting Russia: Tanzanian passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Russia before travelling.
The Russian passport at a glance
All destinations for Russia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Tanzania β
Questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Russian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Tanzanian need a visa for Russia?
Tanzanian passport holders need a visa for Russia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Russia before travelling.