How to Apply Chinese VISA in Tanzania
Documents Required
- Passport
Original passport with at least 2 blank visa pages and valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of application.
- Visa Application Form and Photo
One completely filled out visa application form; all blanks on the application form should be filled in with genuine information.
One recently taken 2X2 inch photo showing entire face and without a hat on. Please affix the photo to the application form.
- Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to those not applying for the visa in their country of citizenship)
Non-Tanzanian citizens shall provide documents valid for at least 6 months that entitles them to
reside an extended period of time in Tanzania, such as the Resident Permit (together with their copies).
Temporary visitors to Tanzania should apply for a Chinese visa in their own resident country. For the special case, the visa officer has the rights to make the final decision on whether to issue a visa.
Supporting Documents
X1 Visa
Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China.
Original and photocopy of “Visa Application for Study in China” (Form JW201 or Form JW202).
X2 Visa
Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.
Visa Fee
Fee details,https://tz.china-embassy.org/eng/lsfw/flfg/t632619.html.
| Times of Entry | Validity | Regular | Express | Extra Express | |
| Tanzania Citizen (Tsh) | Single | 3 months | 70,000 | 105,000 | 120,000 |
| Double | 6 months | 100,000 | 135,000 | 150,000 | |
| Multiple | 6 months | 140,000 | 175,000 | 190,000 | |
| Multiple | 12 months and above | 210,000 | 245,000 | 260,000 | |
| Non-Tanzania Citizen (Tsh) | Single | 3 months | 50,000 | 85,000 | 100,000 |
| Double | 6 months | 75,000 | 110,000 | 125,000 | |
| Multiple | 6 months | 100,000 | 135,000 | 150,000 | |
| Multiple | 12 months and above | 150,000 | 185,000 | 200,000 | |
| US Citizen (US Dollar) | Single | 3 months | 140 | ||
| Double | 6 months | 140 | |||
| Multiple | 12 months and above | 140 |
The applicant who get granted visa should pay his visa fee at the date of collection. The applicant who is not granted visa could directly get back his passport, with no need to pay.
Processing Time:
Four days (regular)
Two Days (express)
Same Day (Extra Express, available only with presentation of air ticket flying within two days)
Business Hours & Location
Address:
NO.2 Kajificheni close TOURE Drive Dar es Salaam. Tanzania
Telepone: 255-22-2668063
Fax: 255-22-2666353
E-mail: chinaemb_tan@mfa.gov.cn
Office Hour:
Business Hours: 9:00-11:00 am, MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY (Except Chinese Public Holidays).