Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

Passport

United Arab Emirates

Destination

Tanzania

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

Answer Visa on arrival

Visa on arrival

Entry requirement: Visa on arrival
Maximum stay: Check on entry
Apply before travel: No
Last updated: February 2026

What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do

Bring a passport with enough validity and at least one blank page.
Have the visa fee ready, often in cash, plus passport photos if they are requested.
Carry proof of onward travel and accommodation to show the immigration officer.

United Arab Emirates is one of 126 passports in the “visa on arrival” group for Tanzania. See the full Tanzania visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Africa for United Arab Emirates passport holders

Tanzania is one of 36 destinations in the “visa on arrival” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 38 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Angola	Visa-free	30 days
Botswana	Visa-free	90 days
Burkina Faso	Visa-free	–
Chad	Visa-free	–
Egypt	Visa-free	180 days
Equatorial Guinea	Visa-free	90 days
Gambia	Visa-free	90 days
Mali	Visa-free	90 days
Mauritius	Visa-free	90 days
Morocco	Visa-free	90 days
Mozambique	Visa-free	30 days
Sao Tome and Principe	Visa-free	15 days

All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

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

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

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

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.