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Tanzania visa requirements for Norway citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Norway passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

MRBy Muddassar Raza, Tripsol / MERN SolutionsLast updated Requirement: open passport-index dataset (17 Feb 2026) — not individually verified

Requirement
ON ARRIVAL

Dataset

Allowed stay
Per visa terms
Processing
Issued at the border on arrival

Estimate

Apply with us
Not needed

Verify with the official source before travel. Entry rules can change without notice. Confirm on Tanzania e-Visa portal or the Tanzania embassy before you book.

Do Norway citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.

Norway passport holders can currently enter 148 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 37 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Tanzania admits 174 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).

What to bring to Tanzania

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card — check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.

Tanzania visa on arrival cost & official fees

Ordinary single-entry visaUS$50

Entering Tanzania: step by step

  1. Make sure your passport has 6+ months validity and a blank page.
  2. Bring the visa fee in an accepted form (cash or card).
  3. Queue at the visa-on-arrival counter before immigration.
  4. Keep your onward ticket and hotel booking handy.

Entry tips for Tanzania

  • Local currency is Tanzanian shilling (TZS) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs (including the visa fee).
  • Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
  • An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.

Tanzania at a glance

CapitalDodoma
RegionEastern Africa
CurrencyTanzanian shilling (TZS)
LanguagesEnglish, Swahili

Sources & last verified

FactSourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified17 Feb 2026
Fees, processing & entry formalitiesTanzania eVisa — guidelines23 Oct 2026
Official portalTanzania e-Visa portal23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO — Tanzania entry requirements22 Oct 2026
EmbassyThe embassy or consulate of Tanzania in your country of residence—

The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Norway citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Norway passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

How much is the official Tanzania visa fee?

Official fees published by the Tanzania authorities: Ordinary single-entry visa: US$50. Source checked 23 Oct 2026; fees can change and the official portal shows the current amount.

What documents do Norway passport holders need for Tanzania?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card — check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address.

Is this Tanzania visa information verified?

The requirement comes from the open passport-index dataset (17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team; the official portal link was checked on 23 Oct 2026. Always confirm with the official source before travel.

Is Tripsol a government website?

No. Tripsol is a private visa-assistance service by MERN Solutions and is not affiliated with any government. Requirements change, so always confirm with official sources before you travel.

Important — private service

Tripsol is a private visa-assistance service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government or embassy. You can always apply directly through official government channels. Prices are all-in totals that include government fees where applicable and our service fee. Approval decisions are made solely by the relevant authorities.

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