Sudan passport → Tanzania
Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Visa on arrival
Sudanese 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
- SudanVisa 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 Sudanese passport holders
KenyaVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EritreaVisa on arrival
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Sudanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Sudanese 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 Sudanese citizens visit without a visa?
40 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sudan passport ranks #86 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Sudanese citizens (edited 25 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.