Dodoma — THE Tanzanian authorities has entered into agreements with varied international locations to simplify visa procedures, the attach apart about 71 international locations will be able to enter Tanzania with out a visa.
This changed into once disclosed by the Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Dustan Kitandula on the ongoing Parliamentary assembly in Dodoma on Wednesday, including that from now on, most tourists coming into the nation from around the globe will abolish visas on arrival on the Global Airports.
Mr Kitandula made the statements in response to a quiz from a Member of Parliament, Dr Pius Chanya, who wanted to know what efforts had been made to ease visa salvage precise of entry to for tourists coming to the nation in response to the Tanzania Royal Tour.
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“The government has continued to improve the visa issuance system in line with global technological advancements, and with this, the immigration department has now introduced an online visa application system (e-Visa) that allows tourists to apply for visas from anywhere in the world without having to visit an embassy,” he eminent.
Additionally, the Deputy Minister talked about that the authorities has updated the 2023 Immigration Guidelines (GN 428), permitting tourists utilizing a Visitor’s Pass to seek recommendation from the East African Neighborhood international locations and return to Tanzania with out reapplying for entry.
According to the Minister, visa factors are precise now related to the tourism sector, thus main the ministry to reinforce its cooperation with the Ministry of Dwelling Affairs, namely the immigration division, in varied areas, including collecting tourist statistics and joint suggestions to entice tourists and funding alternatives.
