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Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Finland?

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Tanzania citizens need a visa to enter Finland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Tanzania vs Finland: passport comparison

Tanzania

44

visa-free countries

Global rank: #135 · mobility 86.1

Finland

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #3 · mobility 171.5
32

countries both Tanzania and Finland can enter visa-free together

Tanzania + Finland: passport compatibility

37%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Tanzania and Finland travel together — by entry type:

32 both visa-free
12 both visa on arrival
14 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
125 access differs

Where Tanzania and Finland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (32)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Botswana 90 days #119
Dominica 180 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Fiji 120 days #103
Gambia 90 days #132
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 90 days #46
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Lesotho 14 days #122
Macao 90 days #67
Malawi 30 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Mozambique 30 days #162
Philippines 30 days #128
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 90 days #97
Swaziland 30 days #120
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139

Your odds of getting the visa: Tanzania → Finland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

30,2%
of Finland visa applications refused in Tanzania
+15,7 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
506applications filed
344visas issued
153refusals
#51strictest of 118 countries
Where Finland visa applications are filed: Dar Es Salaam

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Tanzania — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Tanzania → Finland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Tanzania → Finland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Tanzania passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Finland: good to know

Helsinki

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+358

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Tanzania goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Finland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Tanzania citizens need a visa for Finland?
Tanzania citizens need a visa to enter Finland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Tanzania or Finland?
The Finland passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 44. Global rank: Tanzania #135, Finland #3.
Where can Tanzania and Finland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 32 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Finland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Tanzania and Finland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Tanzania passport ranking

Where else the Tanzania passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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