Tanzania Removes Nigerian Travellers From Referred Visa Category

Nigerian travellers to Tanzania will no longer require special immigration clearance before applying for visas, following Tanzania’s removal of Nigeria from its Referred Visa Category.

The Tanzania Immigration Services Department announced the change in a notice dated September 25, 2026, signed by its Chief Spokesperson, ACI Paul Mselle, and published on its X account.

According to the department, the decision followed amendments contained in Government Gazette No. 246 of 2026 and took effect immediately.

The new arrangement means Nigerian nationals will now follow Tanzania’s standard visa application process through the official immigration online portal or designated entry points.

Previously, Nigerians subject to the referral system were required to obtain approval from the Commissioner General of Immigration before travelling and were advised to submit their applications at least two months ahead of their intended travel dates.

The removal from the referral category does not make travel to Tanzania visa-free for Nigerian passport holders.

Tanzania’s immigration guidelines allow visa applications through its official online portal or via visa-on-arrival services at designated entry points, although the department recommends applying online before travelling.