Vietnam Visa for Tanzanian Citizens: E-Visa Cost in Shillings and Steps
Vietnam visa for Tanzanian citizens: ordinary passports need a visa: the 90-day e-visa from $47 (approx. TZS 123,710). Shilling prices, Dar es Salaam cut-offs.
Tanzanian citizens with an ordinary passport need a visa for Vietnam, so the Vietnam visa for Tanzanian citizens is the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days and from $47 (approx. TZS 123,710) all-in through us for single entry. Tanzania appears on a Vietnamese exemption list, but only for diplomatic and service passports. This page covers the e-visa, prices in Tanzanian shillings, urgent cut-offs in Dar es Salaam time, the steps, documents, visa on arrival and the embassy. You can apply for your e-visa with us in about ten minutes.
Dar es Salaam is four hours behind Vietnam all year, so the Vietnamese working day ends in your early afternoon. The cut-off table below shows which urgent speed is still open when you order.
Vietnam visa for Tanzanian citizens at a glance:
| Visa-free? | No, not for ordinary passports |
| Usual visa | E-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry |
| Price through us | From $47 (approx. TZS 123,710) single, $82 (approx. TZS 215,834) multiple |
| Same-day option | Order before 10:15 in Dar es Salaam, delivered by 14:00 |
| Passport | Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages |
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Tanzanian citizens with an ordinary passport need a visa for any stay in Vietnam, and the e-visa is the usual route.
Tanzania's row on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs exemption list (published June 30, 2025, checked October 2026) is marked under Diplomatic and under Official/Service/Special, with a 90-day stay. The Ordinary column is empty, and Tanzania is absent from the later 45-day lists.
Guides that list Tanzania as visa-free mix up the diplomatic column with the ordinary one. For the general rules, see Do I need a visa for Vietnam?
Visa for Vietnam from Tanzania: the e-visa
A visa for Vietnam from Tanzania is nearly always the e-visa. It lets Tanzanian citizens stay up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry, under Law 23/2023/QH15. It covers holidays, family visits and short business trips.
The Vietnam e-visa for Tanzanian passport holders works at any of 79 border gates: 15 international airports, 26 land border gates and 38 seaports (as of October 2026). You apply online, so there is no trip to a consulate, and you carry the approved PDF with your passport.
Vietnam visa Tanzania: e-visa cost in Tanzanian shillings
A Vietnam e-visa costs $47 (approx. TZS 123,710) through us for single entry at Standard speed, government fee included. The table gives every speed per person, slowest first, with an approximate figure in Tanzanian shillings.
Prices last updated: 2026-10-07. Tanzanian shillings at 1 USD = 2,632.13 TZS (ExchangeRate-API, October 19, 2026). Your card is charged in USD and your bank converts it.
| Speed | Single entry | Multiple entry |
|---|---|---|
| Standard, 5 to 7 working days | $47 (approx. TZS 123,710) | $82 (approx. TZS 215,834) |
| 3 working days | $69 (approx. TZS 181,617) | $98 (approx. TZS 257,949) |
| 2 working days | $92 (approx. TZS 242,156) | $116 (approx. TZS 305,327) |
| 1 working day | $99 (approx. TZS 260,581) | $123 (approx. TZS 323,752) |
| Same day | $118 (approx. TZS 310,591) | $150 (approx. TZS 394,819) |
| Super Urgent | $169 (approx. TZS 444,830) | $212 (approx. TZS 558,011) |
| Emergency | $260 (approx. TZS 684,353) | $285 (approx. TZS 750,156) |
| Weekend and public holidays | $250 (approx. TZS 658,032) | $280 (approx. TZS 736,996) |
A 90-day e-visa costs no more than a 30-day one. We refund 100% if the e-visa is refused, unless the application had false information, or if it arrives after the delivery time shown at checkout. On evisa.gov.vn the government fee alone is US$25 (approx. TZS 65,803), not refunded on refusal. Our full price table breaks down each price.
Vietnam visa for Tanzanian citizens: urgent cut-offs in Dar es Salaam time
Standard takes 5 to 7 working days. The urgent speeds use Vietnamese working days, which start at 8:00 in Vietnam, or 4:00 in Dar es Salaam.
| Order cut-off | Dar es Salaam time |
|---|---|
| Same day (Vietnam 14:15) | 10:15 |
| Super Urgent (Vietnam 15:30) | 11:30 |
| Emergency (Vietnam 17:30) | 13:30 |
| 1 working day (Vietnam 18:00) | 14:00 |
Example: you order on Tuesday at 5:00 in Dar es Salaam, which is 9:00 on Tuesday in Vietnam. Emergency arrives by 6:30, Super Urgent by 7:30 and Same day by 14:00, all in Dar es Salaam time. Ordered on Tuesday at 12:00 instead (16:00 in Vietnam), Emergency still arrives by 13:30, but Super Urgent and Same day have passed their cut-offs: Super Urgent arrives on Wednesday at 7:00 and Same day on Wednesday at 10:00.
The weekend window starts at Friday 14:00 in Dar es Salaam and ends on Sunday at 12:00. In that window, order the Weekend and public holidays speed before 11:20 and it arrives by 14:30 the same day. Our urgent e-visa page has every speed in Vietnam time.
How to apply from Tanzania
You apply from Tanzania online, in three steps with us:
- Enter your details: Passport, travel dates, the airport or border gate you will use and your speed.
- Pay and add files: Pay by card, then upload your passport data page and a recent photo, straight away or later.
- Receive the e-visa: We check everything, submit it and email you the approved PDF.
You can also apply yourself on evisa.gov.vn with the same details. Our guide on how to apply walks through both.
Vietnam visa requirements for Tanzanian citizens
The Vietnam visa requirements for Tanzanian citizens match those for every e-visa applicant:
- Tanzanian passport: Valid for at least 6 months from your entry date, with two blank pages.
- Passport data page: Full page in the frame, no glare on the code lines at the bottom.
- Portrait: Recent, facing forward, white background, no glasses.
- Trip details: Arrival and departure dates, entry and exit gates, first accommodation address.
- Card: Debit or credit card that works for overseas online payments.
Photo examples and the full checklist are on our e-visa requirements page.
Visa on arrival for Tanzanian citizens
Tanzanian citizens can use visa on arrival only when flying into Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang or Cam Ranh. You need an approval letter before you board and pay a $25 or $50 stamping fee at the airport.
It does not work for cruise ports or land borders. For most trips the e-visa is simpler; you can compare both when you choose a service.
Vietnam embassy in Tanzania
You do not need an embassy for an e-visa, which is issued online. Our page on the Vietnam embassy in Tanzania has its address and contacts if you need consular help.
Tips for Tanzanian travelers
Two points help Tanzanian travelers: which website is the government's, and the diplomatic row.
The government site is evisa.gov.vn
Several pages for Tanzanians point to look-alike addresses as the government e-visa site. The Vietnamese government site is evisa.gov.vn, with a US$25 fee for single entry. Any other site, ours included, is a private service that charges more for checking and support.
Diplomatic and service passports are different
The 90-day stay on Tanzania's row of the exemption list belongs to diplomatic and service passports only. A holder of an ordinary Tanzanian passport needs the e-visa, even if a colleague on a government mission enters without one.
eVisaVietnam.com is a private visa service operated by TK VIET NAM., JSC, not the Vietnamese government. You can apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn for US$25. If you want your files checked and a delivery time backed by a full refund, apply for your e-visa with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes, with an ordinary Tanzanian passport. Most apply online for the e-visa, valid for up to 90 days with single or multiple entry, and show the PDF with their passport at the border.
How long is the e-visa valid for Tanzanian citizens?
The e-visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, with single or multiple entry. You choose the entry type and travel dates on the form, and the e-visa does not cost more for 90 days than for 30.
How much is the Vietnam government fee in Tanzanian shillings?
On evisa.gov.vn the government fee is US$25 (approx. TZS 65,803) for single entry and US$50 (approx. TZS 131,606) for multiple entry, charged in US dollars. It is not refunded if the e-visa is refused.
Can I get a Vietnam visa today in Dar es Salaam?
Yes, on a Vietnamese working day. Order Same day before 10:15 Dar es Salaam time for delivery by 14:00, or Emergency before 13:30 for delivery 1.5 working hours later. After those cut-offs, order 1 working day.
Which website is the government's Vietnam e-visa site?
evisa.gov.vn, where the government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry. Other sites, including ours, are private services that add checking and support for a higher price.
