Dubai Visa from Tanzania – UAE Entry, Prices & Online Application
Tanzanian passport holders should arrange the correct UAE visa before travel unless another specific qualifying status applies. Tanzania is not listed on flydubai’s current 30-day or 90-day UAE visa-on-arrival lists.
This page covers the Tanzania-specific route. For other African passports, use the Dubai Visa for African Travelers guide.
Do Tanzanian Citizens Need a Visa for Dubai?
Yes, a normal Tanzanian tourist should arrange a UAE visa before travel. Tanzania is not included in the current 30-day or 90-day visa-on-arrival lists published by flydubai.
Choose a tourist visa that covers the actual stay and number of entries required.
Use a transit option only for a qualifying stopover with onward travel.
A tourist or visit visa does not authorise employment in the UAE.
What If a Tanzanian Citizen Lives Outside Tanzania?
The Tanzanian passport remains the main nationality check. Residence in another country can matter only when that residence creates a specific UAE entry route.
A legal GCC resident may have the GCC-resident UAE entry route to check in addition to the normal passport-based tourist route.
UAE Visa for GCC ResidentsForeign residence does not automatically create visa-free UAE entry. Check the exact passport and residence combination before paying.
Dubai Visa Options for Tanzanian Citizens
Availability depends on the applicant profile and immigration assessment.
For an eligible short stopover with onward travel.
Transit Visa GuideFor an eligible longer stopover where the transit route applies.
Transit Visa GuideShort single-entry tourist option for eligible applicants.
14-Day VisaCommon option for tourism, shopping and family visits.
30-Day VisaFor eligible travellers planning a longer UAE stay.
60-Day VisaFor eligible itineraries requiring more than one UAE entry.
Multiple Entry VisaDubai Visa Cost from Tanzania in USD & TZS
USD is the DubaiVisa.com source price. TZS amounts use the USD/TZS mid-market rate checked on 21 August 2026: 1 USD ≈ 2,639.9 TZS. Local payment rates can differ.
| Visa option | Entry | USD | Approx. TZS | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48-Hour Transit | Single | $100 | TZS 263,990 | View option |
| 96-Hour Transit | Single | $110 | TZS 290,389 | View option |
| 14-Day Tourist | Single | $122 | TZS 322,068 | View visa |
| 30-Day Tourist Popular | Single | $125 | TZS 329,988 | View visa |
| 60-Day Tourist | Single | $220 | TZS 580,778 | View visa |
| 30-Day Tourist | Multiple | $259 | TZS 683,734 | View visa |
| 60-Day Tourist | Multiple | $359 | TZS 947,724 | View visa |
Dubai Visa Requirements for Tanzanian Citizens
The exact list can change by visa category and applicant profile. Prepare the main documents first and keep additional evidence ready if requested.
UAE tourist-visa guidance generally requires at least six months of passport validity.
Upload a clear colour copy with the full page, edges and personal details visible.
Prepare a clear recent passport-style photograph.
Photo GuidelinesICP tourist-visa guidance includes valid health insurance among the requirements.
Travel-ticket evidence can be required depending on the visa route.
Accommodation, residence, family or other documents can be requested depending on the case.
How to Apply for a Dubai Visa from Tanzania
Travellers in Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha, Mwanza, Zanzibar and other parts of Tanzania use the same online application process.
Confirm the UAE entry route for the Tanzanian passport and any qualifying residence status.
Select the stay duration and entry type that match the trip.
Use clear passport, photo and supporting documents.
Enter passport details exactly, review the application and complete payment.
Track the application. If issued, the UAE visa is delivered electronically.
Dubai Visa Processing Time from Tanzania
The old 24–48 hour blanket timing has been replaced with the current DubaiVisa.com processing structure.
24–72 working hours is the normal standard assisted-service target after complete acceptable documents are ready.
About 10–12 working hours where available for an eligible application.
Express VisaAbout 6–12 working hours where available; immigration review can still take longer.
Dubai Visa from Tanzania for Families
Families can prepare one itinerary, but every traveller needs the passport and UAE entry permission required for that individual.
Do not assume one family member’s visa or residence status covers the whole group.
Use matching travel and accommodation details where family members apply together.
Birth, marriage or parental documents can be requested depending on the profile.
Can a Tanzanian Citizen Extend a UAE Tourist Visa?
Extension depends on the visa or entry permit actually issued and the UAE rules in force at the time. Check the issued visa before the permitted stay expires.
Common Dubai Visa Problems for Tanzanian Applicants
Most preventable problems come from document quality, incorrect data or choosing the wrong visa for the trip.
Blur, glare or cropping can make verification difficult.
Name, passport number or date of birth does not match the travel document.
The passport does not meet the required validity for the selected route.
The selected stay duration or entry type does not match the itinerary.
Travel, insurance, residence or family documents are missing when requested.
Previous overstays or additional authority checks can affect timing or outcome.
Dubai Visa from Tanzania: FAQs
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Dubai?
Tanzanian passport holders are not listed among flydubai’s current 30-day or 90-day UAE visa-on-arrival nationalities, so a normal Tanzanian tourist should arrange the correct UAE visa before travel unless another specific qualifying status applies.
Can Tanzanian citizens apply for a Dubai visa online?
Yes. Eligible Tanzanian passport holders who need a pre-arranged UAE tourist or transit visa can complete the DubaiVisa.com assisted application online.
How much is a 30-day Dubai visa from Tanzania?
DubaiVisa.com currently lists the 30-day single-entry assisted-service price at US$125, approximately TZS 329,988 using the USD/TZS rate checked on 21 August 2026.
What documents are required?
Common requirements include a passport valid for at least six months, clear passport copy, recent photograph, valid health insurance and requested travel or supporting evidence.
How long does processing take?
DubaiVisa.com normally targets standard processing within 24–72 working hours after complete acceptable documents are ready. Additional immigration checks can take longer.
Can a Tanzanian citizen living in the GCC use the GCC resident route?
A legal resident of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman or Bahrain may have a GCC-resident UAE entry route to check in addition to the normal passport-based route, subject to current official conditions.
Can Tanzanian families apply together?
Families can prepare one itinerary, but each traveller needs the passport and entry permission required for that individual.
Can a tourist visa be used to work in Dubai?
No. Tourist and visit visas do not authorise UAE employment.
Can a UAE tourist visa be extended?
Extension depends on the visa issued and the current UAE rules. Check eligibility before the permitted stay expires.
Does payment guarantee visa approval?
No. DubaiVisa.com provides private visa assistance. Final visa issuance and UAE entry decisions remain with the relevant authorities.
Apply Before You Travel
Check the Tanzanian passport, choose the correct UAE visa for the trip and submit clear documents before departure.
DubaiVisa.com is a private visa-assistance service operated by Al Hadaf Tourism LLC (DTCM Licence No. 589515). Final visa issuance and UAE entry decisions remain with the relevant authorities.
