Tanzania's Immigration Services Department, operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, has published the official list of nationalities exempted from visa requirements for entry into the United Republic of Tanzania in 2026. The list includes countries across Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and the Pacific, as well as several British Overseas Territories.
Only 21 African Countries on the List
Of the dozens of countries granted visa-free access, only 21 are from the African continent, making Tanzania's visa-free policy one of the most selective in Africa. The full list of African nations whose citizens can enter Tanzania without a visa in 2026 is as follows: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland (Eswatini), Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Broader Exemptions Beyond Africa
The visa exemption list extends beyond Africa, covering numerous countries in the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific region, and several British Overseas Territories. The official list is available on the Tanzania Immigration Services Department website. In a related development, Legit.ng reported that Tanzania also released a list of 24 countries excluded from its visa-on-arrival scheme in 2026.
Impact on Tourism Amid Political Unrest
According to Legit.ng, Tanzania's tourism sector has faced setbacks following election-related violence. The election on October 29, 2025, sparked days of violent protests over allegations that President Samia Suluhu Hassan rigged the vote. Police reportedly shot dead more than 1,000 people, according to the opposition, although the government has not provided a final casualty count.
