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NOTICE

Effective January 21, 2026, the Department of State paused all immigrant visa issuances to nationals of countries, including Tanzania, whose immigrants have a high rate of collecting public assistance at the expense of the U.S. taxpayer. Immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of impacted countries may submit visa applications and attend interviews, and the Department of State will continue to schedule consular appointments for visa interviews. Read more about the immigrant visa processing updates for nationalities at high risk of public benefits reliance.

Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 10998 on Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 1, 2026, the United States is suspending or limiting entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries as well as individuals applying using travel documents issued or endorsed by the Palestinian Authority. Applicants who are subject to Presidential Proclamation 10998 may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance or admission to the United States. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov.

Starting October 23, 2025, Tanzanian nationals who are found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of up to $15,000. At the time of the interview, the consular officer will inform the applicant whether they are eligible for a visa and will provide instructions on how to pay this bond. Applicants must not use any third-party website for posting the bond, nor pay a bond before instructed to do so by a consular officer. B1/B2 visas for Tanzanian nationals cannot be issued until the bond has been paid. This requirement applies regardless of place of application.

Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality.  Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. For more information, visit travel.state.gov.

All individuals applying for an A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H1-B, H-3, H-4 dependent of H-1B and H-3, F, M, J, K-1, K-2, K-3, Q, R-1, R-2, S, T, or U nonimmigrant visa are instructed to adjust the privacy setting on all social media accounts to “public” or “open” to facilitate vetting necessary to establish their identity and admissibility to the United States under U.S. law. More information is available at travel.state.gov.

Effective immediately, the Department of State has paused all visa issuances to diversity immigrant visa applicants. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov here.

VISA RESTRICTIONS FOR TANZANIANS

As of January 1, 2026, the United States has suspended or limited entry and visa issuance to nationals of 39 countries per Presidential Proclamation 10998. For Tanzanians, these restrictions include B, F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas and most immigrant visas.

Applicants who are subject to these restrictions may still submit visa applications and attend scheduled interviews, but they may be ineligible for visa issuance unless one of the exceptions applies. For additional details, visit travel.state.gov.

VISA BOND

Starting October 23, 2025, Tanzanians who are found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of $10,000. At the time of the interview, the consular officer will inform the applicant whether they are eligible for a visa and will provide instructions on how to pay this bond. Applicants must not use any third-party website for posting the bond, nor pay a bond before instructed to do so by a consular officer. B1/B2 visas for Tanzanians citizens cannot be issued until the bond has been paid. This requirement applies regardless of place of application.

The U.S. Government is not responsible for any money paid outside of its systems. f someone pays a bond without a consular officer’s direction, this person will not get that money back.

More information regarding how the visa bond program works can be found on https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/countries-subject-to-visa-bonds.html.

Visa Appointment Scheduling Process

Starting October 23, 2025, all Tanzanians who are found otherwise eligible for a B1/B2 visa must post a bond of US$5,000 or US$10,000. At the time of the interview, the consular officer will inform the applicant whether they are eligible for a visa and will provide instructions on how to pay this bond. See below for more information.

Visa applicants can access the appointment website, pay any required nonimmigrant visa fees, schedule a visa interview appointment, and receive document delivery services. To access the appointment system, visit the website https://ais.usvisa-info.com.

Please follow the below instructions based on the status of your nonimmigrant visa application:

If you are a nonimmigrant visa applicant, follow the steps below.

Go to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/, select “Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants,” find the country where you are applying and click on your preferred language.
On the country’s landing page, click on “Apply.”
On the Sign-up page select the option: “I have completed the U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant (DS-160) form and I need to apply for a visa.”
Create a user account.
Select a document return location.
Pay the required visa application fee.
Schedule a visa interview appointment.

If you are an immigrant visa applicant who has been asked to register or schedule a consular interview appointment, follow the steps below.

Go to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/, select “Immigrant Visa Applicants,” find the country where you are applying and click on your preferred language.
On the country’s landing page, click on “Register.”
On the Sign-up page, select the option: “I have received a consular interview appointment date from the National Visa Center (NVC), Kentucky Consular Center (KCC), or the Consular Section and I have been instructed to register my appointment on this site.”
Create a user account.
On the “Select IV Service” page, select the option: “I need to register an immigrant visa appointment”.
Complete the “New Applicant” information page (if your IV case number is not ready for interview, you will not be able to move forward through the registration/scheduling flow).
Select the courier delivery location where you want to pick-up passport, visa (if approved), and supporting documents after your consular interview.
On the “Register Appointment” page, click on “Complete Registration.”

Visa applicants who need assistance following the above steps can contact our support desk at:

Call center: 080 078 0001

Email: Tanzania.Visas@gdit-gss.com

Or visit https://ais.usvisa-info.com/.

Visas Services and Appointments

Current services include American Citizen Services (ACS) appointments, immigrant visa (IV) appointments, nonimmigrant (NIV) appointments, and DNA testing services.

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What is a Visa?

A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.

Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States. Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.

Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.

What Type of Visa Do You Need?

For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms.  If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.

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Important Update on the Interview Waiver Program

As of September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has suspended the interview waiver policy for most nonimmigrant visa renewals, affecting all visa categories for Tanzania citizens. This change requires applicants to attend an in-person interview at the U.S. embassy.

Expedite Appointments

Applicants may request an expedited visa appointment for emergency travel purposes, but it is necessary to make the request online. Emergency appointments are granted at the discretion of the Consular Section. Applicants may only request an expedited appointment once.

Please note, at this time expedite requests are only available for Tanzanian passport holders or Third Country Nationals residing full-time in Tanzania who have a Tanzanian residency card/permit. Expedited appointment requesters who do not have Tanzanian passports should upload their residency document in the expedite request. The Embassy is not able to grant every request; at this time, students, temporary workers, some business travelers, and applicants with exceptional humanitarian need will be given greatest consideration for expedited interview appointments.

If your request for an expedited appointment is denied, your existing appointment at the earliest available date will remain as scheduled. Please regularly check the online scheduling system to see if additional appointments become available.

Diplomats and Government Officials (Visa Class A, G, C-2 and C-3)

Diplomatic and government officials may qualify for a diplomatic or official class visa for travel to the United States related to official activities on behalf of their government or international organization.

Additional information about U.S. visas for diplomats and government officials can be found here .

How to Apply for a Diplomatic or Official Visa

All official applications should be submitted during established Diplomatic Hours: Tuesday from 1:30pm to 3:30pm and Friday from 8:00am to 10:00am. In-person interviews are required for all diplomatic or official visa applicants from Tanzania, except:

A-1, A-2, C-2, and C-3 visa applicants in the Tanzania Presidential cabinet or above;
G-1, G-2, and G-3 visa applicants at or above the level of deputy permanent representative to a country’s permanent mission to a designated international organization;

Please note that no appointment is necessary for government officials to be interviewed during Diplomatic Hours.

Required Documentation

The confirmation page of the completed DS-160 visa application 
A passport or other recognized travel document, such as a United Nations laissez-passer;
A photo (2×2 inches or 5×5 cm) taken within the last 6 months;
A-1, A-2, and C-3 applicants only: A diplomatic note or note verbale listing the following information for each traveler: name, date of birth, position/title, place of assignment or visit, purpose of travel, brief description of duties in the United States, anticipated travel dates/length of stay in the United States.
G-1 through G-4 applicants only: an official request from the appropriate international organization must be sent via email to DRSNIV@state.gov using the subject line: “V-22 DIP/IO VISAS – followed by the name of the applicant.” The letter must contain the following information: name, date of birth, position/title, place of assignment or visit, purpose of travel, brief description of duties and anticipated travel dates/length of stay in the United States.

Additional documents are required for A-3  and G-5  applicants.

Lost or Stolen Green Cards

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues Permanent Resident Cards, also called LPR Cards or Green Cards, in the United States. The U.S. Embassy does not issue replacement LPR cards.

If you are overseas and your Permanent Resident Card was lost or stolen, and you have been out of the United States for less than 365 consecutive days, you may request a boarding foil to allow you to return to the United States.

In order to apply for a boarding foil, you require an appointment. Contact us through our Visa Navigator in English and Kiswahili to schedule an appointment.

On the day of your interview, please bring the following to the Embassy

Your valid passport
Completed Form I-131A, Application for Travel Document
Proof of fee payment. You must pay the $575 I-131A fee online at: https://www.uscis.gov/i-131a. Please note that this fee is nonrefundable; USCIS does not issue refunds, regardless of the decision on the application.
Photocopy of your LPR card (if available) or proof of your legal permanent resident status such as a copy of notices received from USCIS, stamps in the passport, etc.
Police Report documenting that your green card was lost or stolen

If your application for a boarding foil is approved, you will have to leave your passport and a current photo (issued within the last six months, 2”x2”, white background) at the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam. Your passport will be ready for pick-up within 48 hours. LPRs applying for this document must be ready to travel as the boarding foil expires 30 days from issuance.

Our Location

The map below shows where we provide consular services.

Dar es Salaam

Address:

686 Old Bagamoyo Road, Msasani P.O. Box 9123 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Phone:

255-22-229-4000

Additional Information

Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers

This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.

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Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants

This pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.

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Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers

This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.

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Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants

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U.S. Embassy in Tanzania

NOTICE

VISA RESTRICTIONS FOR TANZANIANS

VISA BOND

Visa Appointment Scheduling Process

Visas Services and Appointments