All travellers that desire to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania will need a passport which will remain valid for at least 6 months longer than your expected visit. You will also need to present proof that you have a return ticket, and proof that you have sufficient money to support yourself during your stay in Tanzania.
Having a passport is one of the requirements to acquire a Tanzanian VISA if you wish to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the responsibility of every traveller to secure a VISA and a valid travel document in the form of a passport
Commonwealth countries like the U.K, New Zealand, India, the United States of America (USA) Canada, Australia, and most EU countries do not require a VISA to enter Tanzania.
However, it is recommended to check with your embassies and high commissions abroad to check for Tanzania VISA requirements.
Tanzania Online VISA Application for Mount Kilimanjaro
It is now easier and faster to apply for a VISA to Tanzania online for travellers wishing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, do safaris or visit Zanzibar islands.
How to apply for a Tanzania VISA online?
All you need to do is just go to this link https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/ then fill in the forms, proceed to make payment then finally submit your application online.
After the government VISA agency processes your information, you will receive an email confirming your VISA status. You are also able to track the status of your VISA through this same portal.