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South Africa visa requirements for Tanzania citizens

Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset

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Visa-free
Tanzania citizens do not need a visa for South Africa for up to 90 days.

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Holders of a Tanzania passport do not need a visa when visiting South Africa for up to 90 days. The Tanzania passport currently ranks #88 among the world's top 100 with 68 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: South Africa citizens travelling to Tanzania — visa-free for up to 90 days.

🧳 Before you travel: Tanzania → South Africa

🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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More destinations for Tanzania citizens

🇫🇷 Tanzania → France: Visa required🇪🇸 Tanzania → Spain: Visa required🇺🇸 Tanzania → United States: Visa required🇮🇹 Tanzania → Italy: Visa required🇹🇷 Tanzania → Turkey: Visa required🇲🇽 Tanzania → Mexico: Visa required

Visiting South Africa on other passports

🇫🇷 France → South Africa: Visa-free🇪🇸 Spain → South Africa: Visa-free🇺🇸 United States → South Africa: Visa-free🇮🇹 Italy → South Africa: Visa-free🇹🇷 Turkey → South Africa: Visa-free🇲🇽 Mexico → South Africa: e-Visa required

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