Data verified
Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Tanzania. Fee: USD 50 (~USD 50). Processing: 5-10 working days (eVisa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000) for 90-day single. Visa-on-Arrival also available at airports (USD 50 cash). Yellow Fever MANDATORY (Nigerians carry). Zanzibar/Kilimanjaro popular destinations.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 90 days); Visa-on-Arrival (Tourist 90 days, USD 50 cash); Tourist Visa (embassy multi-entry); Business Visa; Work Permit (Class C work — employer-sponsored); Student; Family; Transit (USD 30); Diplomatic. Mount Kilimanjaro climbing visa same as Tourist.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Online eVisa application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day for safari); Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY — carried); Travel insurance recommended; NIN; For Business: Tanzanian entity invitation; For Kilimanjaro: tour operator booking.
Visa types (1)
eVisa available for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 50 (~NGN 68,000) for 90-day single. Visa-on-Arrival also available at airports (USD 50 cash). Yellow Fever MANDATORY (Nigerians carry). Zanzibar/Kilimanjaro popular destinations.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG entry issues (LOW rate): (1) Yellow Fever cert verification — boarding denied if missing; (2) Insufficient funds for safari-priced destination; (3) Past Africa overstays; (4) Onward EU migration concerns; (5) Inadequate Kilimanjaro tour operator booking; (6) Document upload issues on eVisa portal; (7) Direct HC in Abuja makes process easier.
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