Benin to Tanzania visa requirements
Beninese passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania for tourist stays.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Benin travellers need to know
If you hold a Benin passport and plan to visit Tanzania for tourism, current guidance indicates you need visa on arrival.
Beninese passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania for tourist stays.
Typical stay guidance: Tourist visa on arrival permits stays of up to 90 days.
Passport rule: Passport validity of at least six months required.
Always verify current visa on arrival eligibility on official Tanzania immigration channels.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Benin to Tanzania.
Entry requirements
- Tanzania's immigration authorities issue tourist visas on arrival at international airports and borders.
- Benin is listed among nationalities eligible for visa on arrival.
Stay
Tourist visa on arrival permits stays of up to 90 days.
Always verify current visa on arrival eligibility on official Tanzania immigration channels.
How to prepare (Benin → Tanzania)
- 1
Confirm Benin passport holders still qualify for visa on arrival in Tanzania.
- 2
Prepare the VOA fee in the currency accepted at your arrival airport.
- 3
Pack passport photos, return ticket, hotel booking, and proof of funds.
- 4
Complete any arrival card or health form before landing when available.
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Keep the VOA receipt with your passport for the rest of your trip.
Documents checklist
- Valid Benin passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Tanzania
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Onward travel: Return ticket required for visa on arrival.
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Benin citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Benin travellers need visa on arrival for tourism to Tanzania. Beninese passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania for tourist stays.
How long can I stay in Tanzania on a Benin passport?
Tourist visa on arrival permits stays of up to 90 days.
What documents should Benin travellers carry to Tanzania?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Check whether yellow fever or other health certificates apply to your route.
Where can I verify Tanzania entry rules officially?
Start with: Tanzania Immigration — Visa Guidelines. Requirements can change without notice.
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.