🇹🇿 Tanzania visa requirements for Yemeni citizens
Yemeni citizens need an e-visa for Tanzania, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Yemen passport holders
Before traveling to Tanzania, Yemeni citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Tanzania government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
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 Yemeni passport ranks #194 worldwide, opening 35 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (9 visa-free, 24 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Tanzania is not among them — it is one of the 117 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Tanzanian citizens traveling to Yemen face a different rule: visa required.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 8 of 16 destinations are open to Yemeni travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Tanzania
- Capital
- Dodoma
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Tanzanian shilling (Sh)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
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Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Yemeni citizens need an e-visa for Tanzania, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Yemeni citizens apply online for entry to Tanzania?
Yes. Tanzania offers an online e-visa for Yemen passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
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: e-Visa for Yemeni 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.