tanzania evisa photo rejected

Tanzania eVisa photo rejected — MoHA fix in 60 seconds

Tanzania's Ministry of Home Affairs (eservices.immigration.go.tz) rejects eVisa photos most often for: (1) file size outside the 30 KB to 1 MB range; (2) background not plain white; (3) glasses; (4) face too small in the frame; (5) photo more than 6 months old. The Tanzania eVisa portal is one of the slower-validating portals in East Africa — incorrect photos add 5-7 days to processing time. complypic generates a Tanzania-compliant eVisa photo at 600×600 px on pure white and refunds US$4.99 if the portal rejects it.

File size — 30 KB to 1 MB

Tanzania's eVisa portal accepts JPGs between 30 KB and 1 MB. complypic outputs around 220 KB — well within range.

Background and face

Plain white background required. Face must occupy 60-80% of the frame, head straight. Glasses banned. Religious head covering accepted if face is fully visible.

Multiple-entry vs single-entry visa

The same photo spec applies to single-entry (USD 50) and multiple-entry (USD 100) tourist visas. Business visa applicants need the same photo plus additional supporting documents.

Visa on arrival

Tanzania still accepts visa-on-arrival at Julius Nyerere (Dar es Salaam), Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar airports for many nationalities — but at higher cost and with longer queues. eVisa is faster and cheaper with a compliant photo.

FAQ

Does this work for the Zanzibar route?

Yes. The Tanzania eVisa covers Zanzibar (you don't need a separate Zanzibar visa).

Can I reuse a Kenya eTA photo for Tanzania?

Very close — both want white background, 600×600. complypic generates each separately to match exact file-size and aspect requirements.

How long does the eVisa take?

5-10 business days normally. Photo rejection adds another 5-7 days.

Refund if rejected?

Yes — US$4.99 via PayPal within 24 hours, with rejection notice as proof.

Tanzania eVisa

51×51 mm at 300 DPI, plain white background, head centered, neutral expression. Built for the Tanzania eVisa portal — tourist, business, transit and Zanzibar travel.

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Last reviewed 2026-05-23Official complypic page →