Tanzania Visa for French citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a France passport, Tanzania is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. French travellers can complete the whole Tanzania application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
range from US$75.00 to US$295.00, depending on the visa type
Processing
15 working days
Permitted stay
90 days or 365 days
Can French citizens get a Tanzania eVisa?
Tanzania grants online eligibility to French citizens across 4 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 90 days), Tourist Evisa (Multiple Entries for 1 year), Transit Evisa (Single Entry for 7 days). Tanzania currently supports Single Entry or Multiple Entries, with a permitted stay of 90 days or 365 days. Government fees range from US$75.00 to US$295.00, depending on the visa type. Standard processing is typically 15 working days.
Tanzania visa options for French citizens
Single Entry for 90 days
Duration
90 days
Processing
15 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$95.00
Multiple Entries for 1 year
Duration
365 days
Processing
15 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$145.00
Single Entry for 7 days
Duration
7 days
Processing
15 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$75.00
Documents and tips for French travellers
French passports are issued for 10 years to adults; confirm the remaining validity meets the destination’s requirement beyond your departure. Charges are typically in US dollars, so French applicants should expect a EUR-to-USD conversion at checkout. The most common avoidable mistake for French citizens: assuming a French passport’s broad visa-free access applies everywhere — several destinations still require an eVisa.
- Use the exact spelling and accents handling from your French passport’s machine-readable zone.
- Check the eVisa requirement per destination, as it can differ from general Schengen-area travel habits.
- Apply a few days early to leave room for any document clarification.
Tanzania visa FAQ for French citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Tanzania immigration authorities close to your travel date.
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