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Tanzania visa for Nigerian citizens

Passport Nigeria
Destination Tanzania

Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Tanzania, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement
e-Visa
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

What Nigeria passport holders need to do

  1. Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
  2. Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
  3. Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Nigeria is one of 25 passports in the “e-visa” group for Tanzania. See the full Tanzania visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Africa for Nigeria passport holders

Tanzania is one of 44 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Nigeria passport, which ranks #84 worldwide with a mobility score of 43. Of 53 destinations in Africa, 26 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Benin Visa-free 90 days
Burkina Faso Visa-free –
Cameroon Visa-free 90 days
Cape Verde Visa-free –
Chad Visa-free 90 days
Gambia Visa-free 90 days
Ghana Visa-free –
Guinea Visa-free –
Guinea-Bissau Visa-free –
Ivory Coast Visa-free 90 days
Liberia Visa-free –
Mali Visa-free –

All visa-free countries for the Nigeria passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Tanzania, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Nigerian citizens apply for Tanzania visa online?

Yes. Nigeria passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to Tanzania, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Tanzania passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria, so no application is needed before travelling.

Tanzania visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Tanzania before you book.