Benin passport → Tanzania
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Visa on arrival
Beninese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Tanzania at a glance
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (TZS)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +255
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Tanzania for other passports
- BeninVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Beninese passport holders
Common questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Beninese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Beninese citizens stay in Tanzania?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
How many countries can Beninese citizens visit without a visa?
62 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Benin passport ranks #67 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Beninese citizens (edited 17 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Tanzania before you travel.