Saudi Arabia passport → Tanzania
Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Saudi Arabian 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
- Saudi ArabiaVisa 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 Saudi Arabian passport holders
MauritiusVisa-free180 days
MozambiqueVisa-free30 days
ZambiaVisa-free30 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabian citizens visit without a visa?
85 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Saudi Arabia passport ranks #50 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Saudi citizens (edited 13 Sept 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.