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Travel Documents: Before organizing the visa, please contact Discover Corps. 

Travel Documents

Travelers must obtain a "Business" category of visa for travel in Tanzania.  

Option 1 - Full Service Option (Discover Corps Recommended!)

Use our recommended visa processor: G3 Global Services: http://www.g3visas.com/discovercorps.html. G3 is familiar with our programs and can assist you every step of the way.  Discover Corps Travelers can contact G3 by emailing discovercorps@g3visas.com or by calling toll free, 888-883-8472. They have a dedicated team of consultants available to assist with any questions or inquiries you may have. 

• Please download, print, and carefully read the document attached at the bottom of this page: This document contains: Cover page, Tanzania application, consent letter, and requirements page

• Email G3 for questions and help with your visa process: DiscoverCorps@g3visas.com

• When using G3, mail your completed packet to G3 Visas & Passports:

  • 919 18th Street NW, Suite 230

  • Washington, DC 20006 

  • Do NOT mail your packet to the Tanzanian Embassy!

Option 2 - Obtain the e-visa on your own by applying independently online:

Apply independently through the Tanzanian Immigration E-Services. Note that Discover Corps is not able to assist in the do-it-yourself e-visa option. For travelers located outside of the United States, please contact the Tanzanian Consulate in your home country.

Please follow the application steps & requirements which are also outlined on the Embassy of Tanzania's Website or start the new visa process here. Remember you are choosing the BUSINESS VISA option. 

Important Notice for those Applying Independently :

• Applicants of Visa are strongly advised to read carefully the Visa Guideline before making an application;

• Visa applicants are advised to make their applications through the Official Tanzania Immigration website (www.immigration.go.tz) ONLY and Not through any other links;

• Any applicant of Visa is assumed to have read, understood and agreed to the terms and conditions stipulated in the Disclaimer and Visa Guideline ;

• Applicants must ensure that their passports have a validity of at least six months and at least one unused visa page before submitting their application;

• Applicant is expected to apply for a right category of visa. If the applicant is not sure about the type of visa he/she requires, he/she is advised to seek guidance through the e-mail info@immigration.go.tz

• Any visa wrongly applied or which lacks sufficient attachment may be rejected;

• No refund will be made in respect of any rejected visa application;

• The Visa applications will be processed within ten days, therefore applicants are strongly advised to observe the stipulated time frame while making their applications;

• After making payments, applicants are required to wait for approval of their Visa before they start their journey. Approval notification will be sent to their e-mail. Or they can access the Visa Grant Notification by checking the Status of their Visa online;

• The Tanzania Immigration Services Department may give or withhold reasons for rejection of Visa to the applicant;

• Visa regulations and conditions may be subject to change at any time without prior notification to the applicants.

Note:

It should be noted that the possession of Visa is not a final authority to enter the United Republic of Tanzania. The Immigration Officer at the Entry point may refuse a holder of visa to enter, if he is satisfied that the holder is unable to fulfill Immigration entry requirements or if the presence of such person or visitors in the United Republic of Tanzania would be contrary to the National Interests.

• 1. For contact people within Tanzania, input:

     1. Esther Simba

     2. PO Box 7461

     3. Moshi

     4. Tanzania

     5. +255 764-771-7139

Home Base Physical Address:

Experience Tanzania Company Ltd. Compound

Rau Karikacha Village, Moshi District

Kilimanjaro Region

Tanzania

Tanzania Invitation Letter (required)

 G3 Application Form (only if you're applying through G3 Global Services)

Travel Insurance

• We recommend that our travelers purchase travel insurance to help protect their investment. While Secondary Medical & Evacuation insurance is included in the trip price, we encourage additional coverage that can include benefits such as trip cancelation, trip interruption, lost baggage, flight delays, and more. Click here to learn about travel insurance with our preferred Travel Insurance Provider, Arch RoamRight. Note that plans should be purchased within 21 days of booking a Discover Corps trip in order to be eligible for certain benefits. Click on the following link to get a quote from Arch RoamRight. For quotes on additional plans or to discuss the options available, feel free to call Toll-Free 1-866-891-6614.

Please note that our visa instructions and suggestions are not intended to provide legal advice. Discover Corps cannot be held responsible for any changes made to the information provided on this page. We encourage you to kindly review all the details on the country's visa website thoroughly and follow their guidance for the most up-to-date information.