Tanzania Visa
Foreigners seeking to enter the United Republic of Tanzania should be in possession of a valid passport. 
The passport is to be presented to the Immigration Control Officer at any entry point: border station, airport,
harbour.  The passport must be presented along with one of the following
A valid visa,A resident permit, A pass
Types of Visa
There are five types of visa valid for entry into Tanzania
Ordinary Visa
An ordinary visa is issued at any Tanzanian mission abroad. 
It enables the holder to be granted a visitor’s pass at any entry point (border, airport, harbour). 
However, a person coming from a country where there is no Tanzanian mission or where it is reasonably
distant shall be issued a visa at the entry point in Tanzania
Business Visa
The business visa is issued to prospective investors who intend to visit Tanzania for such purposes as
making feasibility studies, establishing professional and business contacts, and making arrangements for
investments during the startup period.  The validity of the visa can vary from one month to six months.
The fees for the visa are determined administratively, so it is advised that prospective investors consult
the appropriate authorities before making application for visas
Multiple-Entry Visa      
Foreigners who, because of their business or investments, need to make frequent visits to the United Republic of Tanzania are issued multiple-entry visas.  Their validity ranges from one month to a year.  Applications for multiple-entry visas are usually submitted by local contacts on behalf of the applicants.  The fees for the visa are determined administratively; so-it is advised that prospective investors consult the appropriate authorities before making application for visas
Referred Visa
The referred visa is one that requires special clearance or permission from the Director of Immigration Services in Dar es Salaam or the Principal Immigration Officer in Zanzibar.  This type of visa is required for nationals of Lebanon, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Somalia and for Refugees, stateless people and other nationalities as may be specified from time to time by the authorities.  People affected by this regulation may make enquiries at the nearest Tanzania mission abroad.
Transit Visa
A transit visa is a permission to cross Tanzania from one entry point to another and is for people whose purpose in entering Tanzania is simply to pass through without visiting.  It is issued for a maximum of two weeks.
The transit visa is issued only to people with onward tickets, sufficient funds for the crossing in Tanzania, and an entry visa for the country of destination (or any proof that prior arrangements have been made that satisfy this requirement).Spending a holiday,Traveling,Answering a subpoena or summons to attend court
Obtaining medical treatment by a registered medical practitioner, Any other reason deemed sufficient
Re-Entry Passes
A foreigner residing in Tanzania who intends to return to Tanzania within the period of two years should obtain a re-entry pass before departing Tanzania
Visas are issued by the following
The office of the Director of Immigration Services, Dar es Salaam, and the office of the Principal Immigration Officer, Zanzibar,Tanzanian representatives abroad
Entry points to the United Republic of Tanzania:  principally Namanga, Tunduma, Sirari, Horohoro, Kigoma port, Dar es Salaam International Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, Zanzibar Harbour and Zanzibar Airport,Any other gazetted entry point
Immigration Headquarters
P.O. Box 222
Ohio/Ghana Avenue
Dar es Salaam
E-mail: uhamiaji@intafrica.com
Fax no: 255-22-2112174
Telephone Numbers
(255-22) 2118637, 2118640, 2118643 - Director of Immigration Services