Can I sponsor my friend to Tanzania for a tourist visa?

No, you cannot sponsor your buddy for a tourist visa to Tanzania. It is not possible to sponsor someone for a tourist visa. A tourist visa is granted solely on the basis of the applicant's merit.

You may assist your buddy with their visa application, though, by giving them a letter of invitation. The following information should be included in the invitation letter:

• Your name, passport number, and date of birth
• Your friend's name, passport number, and date of birth
• The purpose of your friend's visit
• The dates of your friend's stay
• The address where your friend will be staying in Tanzania
• Your contact information

You might discover an example invitation letter online or request one from a friend.

The invitation letter does not ensure that your friend will be granted a visa, but it might assist them in their application. The immigration officer will take the letter of invitation into account when making their choice.

Your friend should also provide the following documents with their visa application:

• A visa must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and contain at least one blank page for entrance and departure stamps.
• Photograph - When applying for a visa, you must include a photo. If you don't have a digital one, Tanzania's immigration service website offers a picture processing service.
• Passengers may be requested to show their round-trip ticket if they have a flight confirmation number.
• Other papers - You may need to produce a company registration, proof of marriage or spousal relationship, or a letter from a Tanzanian host before going.
• Payment method: You can pay with a credit or debit card, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Amex, or wire transfer to a bank account.