Travel Visa and Passport Expediting Services
Requirements for obtaining a Business Visa for Tanzania
Country: Tanzania
Visa Type: Business
The following are required to obtain a Business Visa for Tanzania
EDS SERVICE REQUEST APPLICATION FORM
- Complete and return this form with all required information.
EDS Service Request Application Form
PASSPORT
- Original signed passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay.
- Your passport must have at least 1 clear blank visa pages available for the visa stamp(s).
- EDS can obtain passport services for you on your behalf if needed. Please see our PASSPORT section.
APPLICATION FORM
- One (1) Visa application forms completed and signed. All questions on the application form must be answered. Failure to complete all required fields on the form will delay the processing of your visa.
PHOTOGRAPHS
- Two (2) recent 2" X 2" passport type photograph, in color, front view, and with a plain light background.
LETTER OF INVITATION
- For a business or professional engagement visa, a letter of invitation from a Tanzanian counterpart or letter of intent by the inviting institution must be attached to the visa application.
COVER LETTER
- Letter from employer or sponsoring company, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit to Tanzania. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant and must provide detailed contact information in host country.
OTHER DOCUMENTS
- Letter of Authorization to allow EDS to deliver and pick-up your visa application from the Embassy. See sample letter.
- Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency, copy of airline ticket or a corporate letter stating travel plans. A signed letter on the travel agency’s letterhead confirming round-trip booking may also be submitted.
- ALSO, PROVIDE PROOF OF HAVING SUFFICIENT FUNDS TO MAINTAIN THE APPLICANT WHILE IN TANZANIA. THIS CAN BE DONE VIA BANK STATEMENTS, EMPLOYER LETTER or PAY STUBS.
- Copy of U.S. Permanent Resident Card or valid visa. US visa holders should have original I-94 or I-20 stapled to their passport.
- International certificate of vaccination for Cholera and anti-Malaria medication.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Visas cannot be changed or extended. If your travel plans change after the visa is issued you will need to re-apply for a new one.
- Also note: Any visa applicant may be interviewed by a consular officer if necessary.
PAYMENT
The consulate only accepts United States Postal Money Orders for the cost of the visas. If you prefer, EDS can obtain the money order for the consulate. EDS accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover Card, and American Express. Money orders and cash are also accepted.
Service Rates
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| EDS Service Rates | Standard At least 8 business days | Rush 5-7 business days | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Service | $190.00 | $300.00 | |
| Shipping Rates | FedEx 2-day | FedEx Overnight | FedEx First Overnight |
|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx | $30 | $47 | $89 |
| PLEASE NOTE: A $25.00 surcharge is added for non-US Passport holders. | |||
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SENDING YOUR DOCUMENTS
When you have completed the visa application form, the EDS Service Request form, and this pre-shipping checklist, you may send all of your documents to the address below. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, DHL, or the USPS Express Mail for next-day delivery.
Embassy Document Services
Attn: Visa Processing
14908 Honey Locust Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193
All same day requests must be received by 8am. We recommend using FedEx, UPS, or DHL. Applications received after 8am will be submitted the next business day.