Do you need a visa for Tanzania with a British passport?
Visa on arrival
With a British passport the visa for Tanzania is issued on arrival, with nothing to arrange beforehand.
Data last updated on 06/08/2026
This is for guidance only: entry rules change without notice. Confirm it before you travel with the consulate or embassy of your destination, and with the relevant authorities (your airline, border police).
Climate & seasons
When to go to Tanzania?
Monthly averages over the past 5 years (Open-Meteo).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Our take | ||||||||||||
| Weather | ||||||||||||
| High | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 33° | 31° |
| Rain (mm) | 151 | 93 | 71 | 67 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 111 |
Plan your trip to Tanzania
Budget, itineraries, seasons and places to see: our full destination guide.
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