Tanzanian visa for South African citizens
A visa is NOT required for South African passport holders visiting Tanzania for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Tanzania for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Tanzania e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Tanzania visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Tanzania tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Tanzania.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Tanzania.
If you are looking for Tanzania visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Tanzania nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The High Commission of Tanzania in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
Tanzania visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Tanzania diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Tanzania from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 32,389 | N/A |
| 2009 | 30,832 | -4.81% |
| 2010 | 32,078 | 4.04% |
| 2011 | 30,521 | -4.85% |
| 2012 | 29,898 | -2.04% |
| 2013 | 31,144 | 4.17% |
| 2014 | 26,614 | -14.55% |
| 2015 | 30,288 | 13.80% |
| 2016 | 43,468 | 43.52% |
| 2017 | 47,777 | 9.91% |
| 2018 | 48,254 | 1.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Tanzania & South Africa comparison
Tanzania's area is approximately 885,800 km2 (342,009 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 36.95% larger than Tanzania.
As of December 2025, Tanzania's population is ~68.6 million people - 5,530,170 more people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Tanzania & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Tanzania | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 68,634,616 | 63,104,446 | 5.5 million more people live in Tanzania than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 38 | 124 | Tanzania has 86 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 43 | 67 | Tanzania passport holders visit 24 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 53 | 197 | Tanzanian hosts 144 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Tanzania in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Tanzania in 2018 was approximately 48,254.
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- Travel time: 5 hours 37 minutes
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