Tanzania visa for Central African citizens

For citizens of the Central African Republic planning a journey to Tanzania, obtaining your visa is a streamlined process thanks to the readily available e-visa system. This convenient digital option grants a maximum stay of 90 days, with several visa types available to suit your purpose, including tourist, transit, and business options. While there are no direct flights connecting Bangui to Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, travelers typically transit through major East African hubs like Nairobi or Addis Ababa, making it crucial to account for flight durations and potential layovers. Remember that Tanzania operates on East Africa Time (EAT), one hour ahead of Central Africa Time, and the local currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

Visa on arrival90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required

Visa options

TouristOrdinary Visa (Single Entry)
90d$50valid 3mo
Apply
TouristMultiple Entry Visa (Standard Multiple Visa)
90d$100multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
BusinessBusiness Visa (Up to 90 days)
90d$250valid 3mo
Apply
TransitTransit Visa
7d$30valid 7d
Apply
StudentStudent Visa (Single Entry, up to 3 months)
90d$50valid 3mo
Apply
StudentStudent Visa (Multiple Entry, up to 2 years)
730d$250multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply
StudentStudent Visa (Research, up to 6 months)
180d$300valid 6mo
Apply
StudentStudent Visa (PhD, up to 2 years)
730d$550valid 2y
Apply
OtherGratis Visa
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 3mo
Apply
FamilyOrdinary Visa (Single Entry, used for Family Visit)
90d$50valid 3mo
Apply
MedicalOrdinary Visa (Single Entry, used for Medical Treatment)
90d$50valid 3mo
Apply
StudentOrdinary Visa (Single Entry, used for Short Studies)
90d$50valid 3mo
Apply
BusinessOrdinary Visa (Single Entry, used for Short Business)
90d$50valid 3mo
Apply
TouristMultiple Entry Visa (Tourism for U.S. citizens)
90d$100multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply

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