TANZANIA VISA & FIREARM REGULATIONS

A visa is required to enter Tanzania. Tourist visas are issued from the Tanzania Embassy in either New York or Washington D.C. The cost of this visa is $100. Mailing addresses of the embassies are available at the official Tanzania Government Embassy website.   Processing time is typically 5-10 business days.  Rush service is available for $20. Tanzania visas are typically valid for a period of 6 months and allow a maximum stay of 3 months.   If the visa expires before it is used, you will have to reapply. 

You will need two passport sized photos and your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the dates of travel.  Supplemental page booklets are not accepted for this visa application.  A filled out and signed visa application along with payment is required. The  form is available here:  http://www.tanzaniaconsul.com/visaForm.html

Your application must contain a sufficiently stamped self-addressed envelope to cover costs of return of your passport by secure mail. You also must include proof of travel plans to and from Tanzania and must provide proof of funds to maintain yourself while in Tanzania.  Bank statements or pay stubs will suffice for this requirement.

Tourists may also obtain Visas at the point of Entry, but I recommend that you obtain your Visa before traveling to Tanzania!  You may also use the services of a Visa assistance company.

Three International Airports serve Tanzania. Major international airports are Julius Nyerere International Airport near Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro International Airport about 30 miles outside of Arusha and Zanzibar airport, near Kisauni.

Your outfitter will assist you in applying for your firearms permit.  This must be done well in advance of your safari.  Consult with your outfitter for assistance.

You are allowed to import 3 rifles and 1 shotgun for a Tanzanian safari.   You can import 200 cartridges for each caliber.  No automatic weapons or handguns are allowed.  Dangerous game requires a minimum caliber of .375.  Smaller game requires a minimum caliber of .240.