How To Obtain A Kilimanjaro Visa

Did you know that all foreign nationals except those from some of the Asian or African countries require a Kilimanjaro Visa for entry into the country? On your Mount Kilimanjaro Hike, be sure to apply for your transit visa online or you can also get it from the airport at Tanzania upon your arrival. Even among the African countries Kenya and Uganda are not given visa-free transit into the country. Let us try to analyze the requirements for a visa application, eligibility, and costs for a travel visa to Kilimanjaro.

Requirements for Visa and Passport

So what are the Kilimanjaro Visa requirements?

  • You will need a Photocopy of round-trip, airline tickets, or itinerary.
  • You will also need a Photocopy of the statement showing sufficient funds for the trip.

What are the Eligibility criteria for a Kilimanjaro Visa?

So now that you are clear with the query - Do You Need a Visa for Kilimanjaro? Let us now understand the eligibility criteria for the requirements of a Kilimanjaro Visa.

  • You are required to carry the passport form of your country of origin for a visa application.
  • You will require proof of residence in case your country of origin does not belong to the visa-free transit allowed in Tanzania.
  • You need a valid passportwith a minimum validity period of up to six months.
  • You will require a letter from the business contact in Tanzania while applying for Tanzanian business visas.
  • You should be aware that it is a necessity for all foreign nationals to travel to Tanzania to go through a screening process of interview with supporting documentation upon your arrival in the country.

Kilimanjaro Visa Cost

For a transit Kilimanjaro Visa that costs up to US$30 you can travel through Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and other destinations within 14 days. The US visas on arrival cost slightly more – US$100 while the Visa on arrival for other nationals is US$50. You will require an onward ticket or tour itinerary/confirmation, and your passportas document verifications.It should be kept in mind that you can only obtain a transit visa to Kilimanjaro at the point of entry.

How to apply for a Kilimanjaro Visa?

We are often asked by our clients - Can You Get a Visa at Kilimanjaro Airport? And the answer is yes you can! If you have not applied for any visa before you can opt for Kilimanjaro Visa on Arrival which requires minimum travel documents and you need to fill a Kilimanjaro Visa Application and pay a visa fee. This facility has been started to make your Mount Kilimanjaro Hikeand tour a smooth process with fewer complications.

To save time at the airport you can apply for the visa online by visiting the United Republic of Tanzania site and filling the online application form on their website. You will be notified through an email and you can track your application online as well. You can visit the Tanzanian Embassies for interviews and document verifications.

Embassies and tourist offices:

Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in the USA

Telephone: (202) 884 1080.

Website: https://tanzaniaembassy-us.org/

Address: 1232 22nd St NW, Washington, 20037,

Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1300.

High Commission for the United Republic of Tanzania in the UK

Telephone: (020) 7569 1470.

Website: http://tanzaniahighcommission.co.uk

Address: Tanzania House, 3 Stratford Place, London, WC1 1AS,

Opening times: Mon-Fri 1000-1230 (visa applications) and 1400-1530 (visa collection only).

British High Commission in Tanzania

Telephone: (022) 229 0000.

Website: http://www.ukintanzania.fco.gov.uk

Address: Kivukoni, Umoja House, Garden Ave, Tanzania

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Our Kilimanjaro Packing List helps you pack the right items, documents, etc required for your trip. We take the utmost care of our clients Kilimanjaro Safety and provide them detailed information Preparing To Hike Kilimanjaro. Our Kilimanjaro Hiking Guide will provide them with the best and interesting facts about this great summit.

Help with Completing your Tanzanian Tourist Visa Application Form

When completing the visa application form some of the answers to the questions asked are not obvious. Below are suggested responses:

Type of visa applied: Tourist

Port of entry: JRO (if arriving to Kilimanjaro International Airport) / Namanga (if arriving by Shuttle Bus from Nairobi)

Means of financial support: Cash and credit cards

Reference in Tanzania: Outpost Lodge, PO Box 11520, Arusha, Tanzania

NB: climbers staying at different hotels may still state Outpost as a reference.

Tel: + 255 27 254 8405

Fax: + 255 27 255 3242

So don’t miss this chance to hike Kilimanjaro with us and call us now for any queries or start planning your Mount Kilimanjaro Hike today!

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