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🇹🇿 Tanzania visa requirements for North Korean citizens

Visa on arrival

North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Tanzania — no embassy visit needed beforehand.

Entry rules for North Korea passport holders

North Korean travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Tanzania. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Tanzania also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Tanzania immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The North Korean passport ranks #187 worldwide, opening 40 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (9 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Tanzania is one of them.

This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Tanzanian citizens need to arrange entry to North Korea in advance (visa required).

Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 11 of 16 destinations are open to North Korean travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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About Tanzania

Capital
Dodoma
Region
Eastern Africa
Currency
Tanzanian shilling (Sh)
Languages
English, Swahili

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Frequently asked questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Tanzania?

North Korean citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Tanzania — no embassy visit needed beforehand.

What currency is used in Tanzania?

The currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian shilling (Sh). The capital city is Dodoma.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: Visa on arrival for North Korean citizens traveling to Tanzania. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Tanzania embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.