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πΉπΏ Does a Tanzanian need a visa for South Korea π°π·?
Yes. Tanzanian passport holders need a visa for South Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Korea before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's βVisa requirements for Tanzanian citizensβ (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of South Korea or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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.
South Korea at a glance
Capital: Seoul Β· Currency: South Korean won (KRW, β©) Β· Official languages: Korean Β· Calling code: +82
U.S. State Department travel advisory for South Korea: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 28 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: South Korea uses plug types C, F, Tanzania uses G. Mains voltage differs (South Korea: 220 V; Tanzania: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering South Korea β
Easier destinations near South Korea for Tanzanian passport holders
- ππ° Hong Kong β Visa-free 90 days
- π²π΄ Macau β Visa-free 90 days
- π²π³ Mongolia β e-Visa
The other way round
π°π· South Korean passport holders visiting Tanzania: South Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania, usually at the airport or land border.
The Tanzanian passport at a glance
All destinations for Tanzania passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for South Korea β
Questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Tanzanian passport holders need a visa for South Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Korea before travelling.
Does a South Korean need a visa for Tanzania?
South Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania, usually at the airport or land border.