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Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival. Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Tanzania or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ 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

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Saudi Arabia (G) works with sockets in Tanzania. Mains voltage differs (Tanzania: 230 V; Saudi Arabia: 220/230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Your embassy in Tanzania

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Tanzania, contact the embassy of Saudi Arabia:

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 Saudi Arabian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ώ Tanzanian passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: Tanzanian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.

The Saudi Arabian passport at a glance

56visa-free
5ETA
24visa on arrival
42e-Visa
71visa required

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Questions

Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Saudi Arabian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania, usually at the airport or land border.

Does a Tanzanian need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

Tanzanian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.