🇹🇿Tanzania

Typically bring

• Valid Indian passport with at least six months validity.
• One passport-sized photograph (check size requirements).
• Proof of onward or return travel.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the stay.
• Hotel reservations or travel itinerary.
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate (often required if arriving from a yellow fever endemic area).

Watch out for

• Have the visa-on-arrival fee in the correct currency (or USD cash) ready; cards are not always accepted.
• Check that your entry point actually offers visa on arrival — some land borders may not.
• Immigration may ask for proof of funds or accommodation; carry printed evidence.
• Visa rules can change, so reconfirm requirements shortly before departure.

Good to know

• Currency is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS); USD is widely accepted for tourism expenses.
• English is the main language of business and tourism.
• Safaris and national parks dominate tourism; plan for long drives between parks.
• Mobile coverage is reasonable in towns and tourist areas; local SIM cards are cheap.
• Keep valuables secure and use reputable transport operators.