How to obtain a visa for Zanzibar as a Spaniard?

Spaniards obtain visa for Zanzibar in three ways: (1) e-Visa online RECOMMENDED - pre-apply at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz 2-4 weeks in advance, complete form, upload documents (passport photo, recent photo, flight ticket, hotel confirmation), pay 50 USD credit card, wait for approval 2-10 days (usually 3-5), receive e-Visa email PDF, print 2 copies upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport avoiding long queues; (2) Tanzania visa at the airport (visa on arrival) - arriving at Zanzibar Airport follow "Visa on Arrival" signs, complete paper form, present documents (passport valid 6+ months, return ticket, hotel confirmation), pay 50 USD Cash ONLY USD (new tickets preferred, NO cards/euros), wait 30-90 minutes depending on queues, receive visa sticker in passport; (3) Embassy Tanzania Madrid - contact Embassy (Calle Serrano 120, +34 91 563 72 84), appointment in person, bring documents, pay 50 EUR, wait 1-2 weeks, collect passport with visa (less convenient). Cost: 50 USD/EUR all methods. Validity90 days single entry, stay up to 90 days. According to Tanzania Immigration, Tanzania visa for Spaniards is mandatory as Spain is a country without a visa exemption agreement with Tanzania.

How much does the visa for Zanzibar cost and how long does it take?

The visa for Zanzibar cost 50 USD (ordinary tourist visa) for Spanish and most other nationalities. Exact cost according to method: (1) e-Visa online - 50 USD + bank fees 1-3 USD = total 51-53 USD paying by credit/debit card (Visa, Mastercard); (2) Visa on arrival airport - 50 USD cash (physical USD ONLY, NO cards/euros), new bills preferred, bring exact bills or 60 USD for change; (3) Embassy Madrid - 50 EUR (≈54 USD). Duration and validityValid ordinary tourist visa 90 days from date of issueallows single entry y stay up to 90 days determined by immigration officer upon arrival (typically 30-90 days depending on return ticket). ExtensionYou can apply for extension locally at the Immigration Office Zanzibar/Dar es Salaam if you need more time (additional 50-100 USD processing, approval not guaranteed). Special visasTransit visa 30 USD (7 days), multiple entry visa 100 USD (12 months) for those who enter/exit Tanzania repeatedly. According to UK Foreign Officethe Tanzania visa for Spaniards is a mandatory entry requirement costing 50 USD being better method e-Visa online requesting 2+ weeks in advance.

What documents do I need for a visa to Zanzibar?

Necessary documents visa for Zanzibar are: (1) Passport - valid minimum 6 months from date of entry Zanzibar, minimum 2 blank pages for stamps (CRITICAL: if expired in less than 6 months you may be denied entry); (2) Recent photo - passport size (3.5×4.5 cm), white background, last 6 months; (3) Roundtrip flight ticket - booking confirmation of flight departure Tanzania within 90 days (important: prove intention to leave the country); (4) Lodging confirmation - hotel reservation, Airbnb, or invitation letter if private accommodation; (5) Application Form - completed correctly (online for e-Visa at https://eservices.immigration.go.tzpaper for Tanzania visa at the airport); (6) Payment 50 USD - credit card (e-Visa) or cash USD (visa on arrival); (7) Yellow fever certificate (if applicable) - MANDATORY if traveling from countries with risk of transmission (Angola, Brazil, Congo, Uganda, etc.), NOT mandatory if traveling directly from Spain/Europe. Additional recommended documentsBasic travel itinerary, bank statement showing sufficient funds (1,000+ USD recommended but rarely requested), travel insurance covering medical emergencies/evacuation (highly recommended but not mandatory). According to Tanzania eVisa Portalprocess Tanzania visa for Spaniards rejects applications if any mandatory document is missing, especially passport valid for 6+ months being a strict requirement.