Latvia passport → Tanzania
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Latvian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania for up to 90 days. 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
- LatviaVisa on arrival90 days
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 Latvian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
SeychellesVisa-free90 days
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Latvian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Latvian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Latvian citizens stay in Tanzania?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Latvian citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Latvia passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Latvian citizens (edited 16 Apr 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.