With its breathtaking landscapes from Mount Kilimanjaro to the savannah reserves and Zanzibar Island, Tanzania is a remarkable tourist destination. Since 2018, Tanzania's visa process has been fully electronic via its eVisa system, and Sudanese passport holders fall under a special category known as the "Referral Visa," under which the application is submitted online and then referred to the Director of Immigration in Dar es Salaam for review and clearance before issuance. At Baeed Travel & Tourism, we prepare your file, submit the correct online application, and follow up on your referral status until a decision is issued.
Benefits of Applying Through Baeed
Complete preparation of your electronic file according to the referral-category requirements for Sudanese nationals
Review of your flight ticket and hotel booking before submission to reduce the risk of delays
Ongoing follow-up on your referral status with Tanzanian immigration until a decision is issued
Guidance on the right time to apply and on safari itineraries
Required Documents
To ensure your online application is submitted correctly, please prepare the following documents:
Passport valid for at least 6 months
Recent passport-size photo with a white background
Confirmed round-trip flight ticket
Confirmed hotel booking or tour itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds to cover the stay
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
Any additional supporting documents the immigration department may request during referral review
Processing Time
Because applications from Sudanese nationals go through central referral and review by the Director of Immigration in Dar es Salaam, processing takes considerably longer than a standard eVisa:
Tanzanian authorities officially recommend applying at least 2 months before your travel date
Actual processing time may vary depending on review volume and the specifics of each application.
Validity and Duration of Stay
Single entry during the validity period
Stay duration up to 90 days (subject to the discretion of Tanzanian immigration authorities)
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Recent passport-size photo with white background
- Confirmed round-trip flight ticket
- Confirmed hotel booking or tour itinerary
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
- Yellow Fever vaccination certificate
- Additional supporting documents the immigration department may request during referral review
Important Notes
- Sudanese nationals are not eligible for the standard eVisa or a visa on arrival; they fall under a special 'Referral Visa' category that requires the application to be referred to, and cleared by, the Director of Immigration in Dar es Salaam before issuance.
- Applications must be submitted online only through the eVisa system — this is not a visa obtained on arrival at the airport.
- Tanzanian authorities officially recommend applying at least 2 months before travel due to the length of the referral and review process, not the 3-5 business days that applies to standard categories.
- Fees are non-refundable in case of rejection.
- All documents must exactly match your passport details.
- Final visa approval rests solely with the Director of Immigration in Tanzania.