{"id":232,"date":"2026-06-03T13:53:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-bridge.rankai.ai\/dumaexplorer-com\/east-africa-visa-guide-eatv-tanzania-evisa-costs-rules\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T21:50:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T21:50:27","slug":"east-africa-visa-guide-eatv-tanzania-evisa-costs-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-bridge.rankai.ai\/dumaexplorer-com\/east-africa-visa-guide-eatv-tanzania-evisa-costs-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"East Africa Visa 2026: EATV, Tanzania eVisa, Costs & Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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TL;DR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEast Africa visa\u201d is not a single document. It refers to multiple distinct entry permits across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania. The East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV) covers Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda for $100, but Tanzania requires its own separate eVisa. The biggest mistake travelers make is assuming the EATV covers Tanzania. It does not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

East Africa Visa Requirements at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you’re traveling to East Africa in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Itinerary<\/p><\/th>

Visa Needed<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

Kenya only<\/p><\/td>

Kenya eTA<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Tanzania only<\/p><\/td>

Tanzania eVisa<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Uganda only<\/p><\/td>

Uganda eVisa<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Rwanda only<\/p><\/td>

Rwanda Visa or Visa on Arrival<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Kenya + Uganda + Rwanda<\/p><\/td>

East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV)<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Kenya + Tanzania<\/p><\/td>

Kenya eTA + Tanzania eVisa<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Uganda + Tanzania<\/p><\/td>

Uganda eVisa + Tanzania eVisa<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Kenya + Uganda + Rwanda + Tanzania<\/p><\/td>

EATV + Tanzania eVisa<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Zanzibar trip<\/p><\/td>

Tanzania eVisa + Zanzibar Insurance<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Key takeaway:<\/strong><\/p>

– The East Africa Tourist Visa covers Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda only.<\/p>

– Tanzania always requires its own visa.<\/p>

– Zanzibar additionally requires mandatory travel insurance.<\/p>

– Uganda requires a Yellow Fever Certificate for all travelers over age one.<\/p><\/blockquote>

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This is the visa combination most travelers need when planning a multi-country East Africa safari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What \u201cEast Africa Visa\u201d Actually Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The phrase \u201cEast Africa visa\u201d creates more confusion than almost any other term in travel planning. Some people use it to describe a specific joint visa product. Others treat it as a catch-all for any entry permit in the region. Both uses are common, and neither is wrong, which is exactly the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the reality. There are five distinct entry documents you may need for an East Africa trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV)<\/strong> covering Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda<\/p><\/li>

  2. Kenya eTA<\/strong> (Electronic Travel Authorization)<\/p><\/li>

  3. Tanzania eVisa<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

  4. Uganda eVisa<\/strong><\/p><\/li>

  5. Rwanda visa<\/strong> (available on arrival)<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Plus two additional requirements that function like entry documents: the Zanzibar Mandatory Travel Insurance<\/strong> and a Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The single most important thing to understand: Tanzania is not part of the EATV.<\/strong> If your trip includes the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro, or Zanzibar, you need a separate Tanzania eVisa regardless of whether you hold an EATV. This catches travelers off guard constantly, and it\u2019s the fact this glossary exists to make unmissable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you\u2019re planning a multi-country East Africa safari<\/a>, understanding these permits is the first step before booking anything else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    East Africa Visa Cost Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Travel Route<\/p><\/th>

    Cheapest Option<\/p><\/th>

    Total Cost<\/p><\/th><\/tr>

    Kenya only<\/p><\/td>

    Kenya eTA<\/p><\/td>

    $30<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Uganda only<\/p><\/td>

    Uganda eVisa<\/p><\/td>

    $50<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Rwanda only<\/p><\/td>

    Rwanda Visa<\/p><\/td>

    $50<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Tanzania only<\/p><\/td>

    Tanzania eVisa<\/p><\/td>

    $50<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Kenya + Uganda<\/p><\/td>

    Individual permits<\/p><\/td>

    $80<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Kenya + Rwanda<\/p><\/td>

    Individual permits<\/p><\/td>

    $80<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Uganda + Rwanda<\/p><\/td>

    Individual permits<\/p><\/td>

    $100<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Kenya + Uganda + Rwanda<\/p><\/td>

    EATV<\/p><\/td>

    $100<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Kenya + Tanzania<\/p><\/td>

    Kenya eTA + Tanzania eVisa<\/p><\/td>

    $80<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Uganda + Tanzania<\/p><\/td>

    Uganda eVisa + Tanzania eVisa<\/p><\/td>

    $100<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

    Kenya + Uganda + Rwanda + Tanzania<\/p><\/td>

    EATV + Tanzania eVisa<\/p><\/td>

    $150<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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    The East Africa Tourist Visa is a joint visa that allows travel between Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda on a single document. It was created to encourage multi-country tourism across these three nations.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Cost:<\/strong> $100 USD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Validity:<\/strong> 90 days, multiple entry within the bloc<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Countries covered:<\/strong> Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda only<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Countries NOT covered:<\/strong> Tanzania, Burundi, South Sudan, or any other neighboring state<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The First-Entry Rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    When you apply for an EATV, you submit your application through the immigration portal of whichever country you will enter first. This is not optional. If you plan to start in Uganda for gorilla trekking and then fly to Kenya for a Maasai Mara safari, you must apply through Uganda\u2019s portal and physically enter Uganda first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Failure to follow this sequence can result in denial of entry or additional immigration scrutiny. This rule has direct implications for how you design your itinerary. Practitioners on travel forums regularly flag this as a planning constraint that catches people mid-trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    For travelers combining multiple experiences into one East Africa trip<\/a>, the first-entry rule means visa applications and flight bookings need to be coordinated together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The Exit Invalidation Rule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The EATV remains valid only while you stay within the Kenya-Uganda-Rwanda bloc. If you leave the region (say, by flying from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam for a Tanzania safari), the EATV dies. You cannot re-enter Kenya, Uganda, or Rwanda on that same visa, even if you\u2019re still within the 90-day window. You would need either a new EATV or individual country visas for the return leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This matters enormously for travelers doing a Kenya-Tanzania or Uganda-Tanzania combination. The moment you step into Tanzania, your EATV is invalidated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When the EATV Makes Financial Sense<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The math is straightforward. If you\u2019re visiting all three EATV countries, the $100 joint visa saves you money compared to buying individual visas: a Kenya eTA ($30) plus Uganda eVisa ($50) plus Rwanda visa ($50) totals $130.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But if you\u2019re only visiting two of the three countries, individual visas may be cheaper. Kenya plus Uganda individually costs $80, which is $20 less than the EATV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Apply through the official immigration portal of your first-entry country:<\/p>\n\n\n\n