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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of TanzaniaTanzanian Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Tanzania Passport Holders Travel?

Tanzania passport holders can visit 44 countries without a visa, 5 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Tanzania passport #113 of 199.

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44
Visa-free destinations
5
With unlimited stay
39
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (24 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Tanzania

Below is the full list of countries that Tanzania citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Tanzania passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of AngolaAngola Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda Visa-free 180 days
Flag of BahamasBahamas Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BangladeshBangladesh Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 180 days
Flag of BelizeBelize Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of BeninBenin Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BotswanaBotswana Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BurundiBurundi Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 180 days
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days
Flag of EswatiniEswatini Visa-free 30 days
Flag of FijiFiji Visa-free 120 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GhanaGhana Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GrenadaGrenada Visa-free 90 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Hong KongHong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IranIran Visa-free 15 days
Flag of JamaicaJamaica Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of KenyaKenya Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of KiribatiKiribati Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LesothoLesotho Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MacauMacau Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MalawiMalawi Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MauritiusMauritius Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MozambiqueMozambique Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of NamibiaNamibia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 180 days
Flag of Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint LuciaSaint Lucia Visa-free 42 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa Visa-free 90 days
Flag of South SudanSouth Sudan Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of TogoTogo Visa-free 30 days
Flag of UgandaUganda Visa-free 90 days
Flag of VanuatuVanuatu Visa-free 120 days
Flag of ZambiaZambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwe Visa-free 90 days

Unlimited stay countries for Tanzania passport

5 countries let Tanzania passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of BelizeBelize
  • Flag of JamaicaJamaica
  • Flag of KenyaKenya
  • Flag of MozambiqueMozambique
  • Flag of South SudanSouth Sudan

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Tanzania citizens

Holders of a Tanzania passport can travel to 44 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 5 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 39 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 23 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Tanzania citizens can reach 70 countries without a classic visa application. A further 30 countries offer an eVisa, and 98 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados and Belize, among many others.

Where can Tanzania citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Tanzania passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (5 countries)

Belize, Jamaica, Kenya, Mozambique and South Sudan

180 days (6 months) (4 countries)

Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica and Rwanda

120 days (4 months) (2 countries)

Fiji and Vanuatu

90 days (3 months) (24 countries)

Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Ecuador, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong, Kiribati, Lesotho, Macau, Malawi and 9 more

42 days (6 weeks) (1 country)

Saint Lucia

30 days (1 month) (7 countries)

Angola, Eswatini, Malaysia, Micronesia, Philippines, Singapore and Togo

15 days (about 2 weeks) (1 country)

Iran

Key takeaways for Tanzania passport holders

With 44 visa-free destinations, the Tanzania passport ranks #113 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Tanzania citizens

How many countries can Tanzania passport holders visit without a visa?

Tanzania passport holders can visit 44 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 5 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 39 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (23) and electronic travel authorisations (3), Tanzania citizens can enter 70 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Tanzania citizens?

5 countries let Tanzania passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Belize, Jamaica, Kenya, Mozambique and South Sudan.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Tanzania passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 24 countries, including Bahamas, Bangladesh, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Ecuador, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Haiti and 14 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Tanzania citizens?

Apart from the 5 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica and Rwanda.

Where is the Tanzania passport ranked?

With 44 visa-free destinations the Tanzania passport ranks #113 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Tanzania passport holders: 44 visa-free, 23 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 30 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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