Yes, Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Tanzania is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so the easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Tanzanian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days.
The two countries have close business ties: Vietnam buys large amounts of Tanzanian raw cashew nuts, and Viettel runs the Halotel mobile network in Tanzania. Vietnam also has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. This page covers the e-visa steps, payment, flights, timing, costs and who to contact.
Vietnam visa for Tanzanian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes. Tanzania is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list.
- Best option: e-visa, up to 90 days, single or multiple entry, US$25 or US$50.
- Processing: about 3 working days, longer around Tet.
- Passport: valid at least 6 months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Dar es Salaam all year.
- Embassies: Vietnam has an embassy in Dar es Salaam.
How many Tanzanian visitors go to Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security counted 414 arrivals from Tanzania in 2019. The number fell to 5 in 2021, when Vietnam’s borders were closed, and rose to 89 in 2022. In January 2023, another 15 Tanzanians arrived.
Vietnam visa for Tanzanian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$25 | One business trip, holiday or course |
| Multiple-entry e-visa | Up to 90 days | US$50 | Repeat trading visits, or side trips to Cambodia or Thailand |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Tanzania does not allow dual citizenship, so most travelers use the Tanzanian passport. The same rules apply to citizens from the mainland and from Zanzibar.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Tanzanian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages. The national ID card is not accepted for Vietnam.
- Enter your name exactly as your passport splits it. Copy the given names and surname from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background, no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through our service if you want your form checked before it is sent.
- Choose your entry gate from the list of e-visa ports of entry, matching the airport where you land.
Paying for the Vietnam visa for Tanzanian citizens
The government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality. The payment is made online in US dollars by international card. Some local debit cards are blocked for online payments abroad, so ask your bank to enable them first. If that is not possible, a business partner or relative abroad can pay with an international Visa or Mastercard. With a service, you pay the government fee plus a service fee, and the full total appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
When to apply: harvest season, Tet and the time difference
Vietnam is 4 hours ahead of Tanzania all year. The 3 working days are counted on Hanoi time, so a form sent at 2 pm on a Friday in Dar es Salaam arrives at 6 pm in Hanoi, after office hours, and processing starts on Monday. Read more in our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
- Cashew season: the main trading season runs from about October to January, when many traders visit Vietnamese buyers. Apply at least 2 weeks before you fly.
- Tet: Vietnam’s Lunar New Year starts on 6 February 2027. Processing slows or pauses around it; in 2026 the pause ran from 14 to 22 February. Factories and offices also close, so plan business trips around it.
- Flights: there are no direct flights. Most travelers connect in Doha, Dubai, Addis Ababa or Nairobi on the way to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Embassies covering both countries
Vietnam in Tanzania. The Embassy of Vietnam in Dar es Salaam handles paper visas and special cases, and can advise on business visits. You do not need it for an e-visa.
Tanzania for Vietnam. In an emergency, such as a lost passport, contact Tanzania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will tell you which Tanzanian mission covers Vietnam.
Worked examples
- Cashew trader from Mtwara meeting processors in Dong Nai twice in a season: a multiple-entry e-visa (US$50), with the buyer’s details on the form.
- Engineer from Dodoma on a 3-week training course in Hanoi: a single-entry e-visa, with the training company as the host.
- Couple from Arusha, 10 days in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang: two single-entry e-visas (US$25 each).
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Tanzanian citizens
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Tanzania is not on Vietnam’s visa exemption list, so you need an e-visa or another visa.
Is there a Vietnamese embassy in Tanzania?
Yes, in Dar es Salaam. For most trips, though, you can apply for the e-visa online without visiting it.
Can I get a visa on arrival?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival. It is not a visa. Learn more about the Vietnam e-visa.
Sources: Vietnam Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP, 229/NQ-CP, 127/NQ-CP and 389/NQ-CP; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrival figures; Embassy of Vietnam in Tanzania. Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
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