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Visa on arrival. Sri Lanka passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Tanzania entry requirements for Sri Lanka citizens
- Requirement
- Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- Per visa terms
What to bring to Tanzania
- Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
- Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
- Return or onward ticket
- Hotel booking or host address
- Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)
Official fees
| Item | Official fee |
|---|---|
| Ordinary single-entry visa | US$50 |
Government fees only, from the official sources below. Visa centre or service fees, where they apply, are extra.
Tanzania at a glance for travellers
- 174 of 198 passports can enter Tanzania without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Sri Lanka passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 35 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Tanzania eVisa: guidelines | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Tanzania e-Visa portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Tanzania entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lanka citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Sri Lanka passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.
What documents do Sri Lanka passport holders need for Tanzania?
Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).
Do Sri Lanka passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Tanzania?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.