Tanzania: documents needed for entry

Citizens of the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, and most countries in the EU, need a tourist visa to enter Tanzania. Application details and forms can be found on Tanzanian Embassy web sites. Tanzanian embassies issue single ($50) and double ($100) entry visas (handy if you're planning to cross over to Kenya or Malawi for a few days). They do not issue visas for more than two entries.

Tanzanian tourist visas are valid for 6 months from the date of issue. So while planning ahead for visas is a good thing, make sure the visa is still valid for the length of time you plan to travel in Tanzania.

You can obtain a visa at all airports in Tanzania as well as at the border crossings, but it is advised to get a visa beforehand. In order to get a visa you have to have proof that you plan to leave Tanzania within 3 months of your arrival. So, here are some documents you might want to prepare when obtaining the visa:

• U.S. Passport (must be valid at least 6 months beyond arrival date)
• 1 Visa Application Form, fully completed and signed
• 2 Passport-type photographs
• Copy of recent Bank Statement
• Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever recommended

As with all visa matters, contact your local Tanzanian Embassy for the latest information.

Make sure you make an appointment with Passport Health to talk to a travel medicine specialist about the proper vaccinations to keep you healthy on your trip and get your ICV booklet.

Egypt: What documents do I need?

Before starting any trip overseas you should ask yourself some important questions.

• Do I have a valid passport?
• Do I need a visa?
• Did I get all recommended travel vaccinations? Can I prove it?
• Where can I get reliable information?
• How long will it take me to collect all documents?

The following information should help you with answering those questions.

All U.S. citizens need a passport and visa to enter Egypt.

Make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after you plan to return to the United States. You can apply for a passport at your local post office for a fee of about $100. Come prepared with all forms filled out and passport pictures ready to speed up process.

A renewable 30-Day tourist visa can be obtained upon arrival at an Egyptian airport for a $15 fee, payable in U.S. Dollars.

Visitors who enter Egypt overland or have previously experienced difficulties with their visa status in Egypt should obtain their visa prior to their travel.

A tourist visa can be obtained at the Egyptian Embassy in Washington. The embassy currently requires a minimum of 7-10 working days to process visa requests. It is suggested to submit your request as early as possible.

The Egyptian visa requirements are:

• Filled out visa application form (can be downloaded from the embassy’s website)
• One 2” by 2” recent photo
• Passport (still valid for at least 6 months) and has an empty page to stamp the visa.
• Fee (for U.S. citizens fees are $15, payments are in cash or money order only, money orders payable to the Consulate of Egypt)
• For Non-Americans, photocopy of green card or valid U.S. Visa and Photocopy of round-trip ticket or itinerary. Visit the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs web site at http://www.mfa.gov.eg/mfa_portal/en-gb/ for the most current visa information.

If arriving from an infected area, a proof of yellow fever immunization is required to enter the country.

Evidence of an AIDS test is required for everyone staying over thirty days, for the purpose of studying or working in Egypt.