Tanzania passport → Egypt
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Tanzanian passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Egypt at a glance
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +20
- Region
- Northern Africa
EG27.0°N · 30.0°EPhoto: KennyOMG · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsEgypt for other passports
- TanzaniaVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern Africa for Tanzanian passport holders
Common questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Tanzanian passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Tanzanian citizens stay in Egypt?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Tanzanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Tanzanian citizens visit without a visa?
65 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Tanzania passport ranks #64 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Tanzanian citizens (edited 12 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Egypt before you travel.