Visa/Passport Formalities

Passports

Dependant's Pass Holders of a Residence Permit can obtain a Dependant who wishes  to reside in Tanzania with them during their authorized period  of residence.

Entry Passes

In addition to the Dependant's pass, passes such as In-ransit pass, visitor's pass, re-entry pass and landing pass may be issued under the current immigration regulations for specific purposes such as holidays, short visits, etc.  Details of these may be obtained from United Republic of Tanzania Embassies or High Commissions overseas, or from the immigration Department.

The Investment Promotion Centre may assist investors to obtain the visas, residence permits and work permits that are required for an approved enterprise.

Visas

Business prospecting visas are required by non-citizen visitors entering Tanzania specially to undertake market research or initiate studies with a view to establishing projects. Applications for this visa will normally be made by letter to the Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission in the investor'scountry of residence.

The Business Prospecting visa is valid for three months initially but can be extended if necessary.  Also holders of this visa may open bank accounts in Tanzania and register limited companies.  However, they may not take employment or engage in business.
 

Residents Permit

Residence Permit - Class A

Non-residents who wish to enter or remain in Tanzania in order to engage in trade, business, progression, agriculture, animal husbandry, mineral prospecting, etc. require a Residence Permit (class A).  Applications should be made to the Principal Immigration Officer.  A permit is issued initially for a period of two years, but is renewable up to five years, after that period a new application must be made.

Residence Permit - Class B

Non-citizens who wish to take up employment in Tanzania require a Residence Permit (Class B).  Applications should be made to the Principal Immigration Officer, through the Labour Commissioner, accompanied by five photographs, the prescribed fee and a copy of the contract or proof of employment.  The Labour Commissioner decides whether a work permit should be issued on the basis of the availability of manpower in Tanzania for the employment in question, and recommends accordingly to the Immigration Department.  The permit is issued initially for two-year, but is renewable up to five years.

Approved enterprises to which a Certificate of Approval has been issued by the Investment Promotion Centre will be able to obtain timely Residence Permits (class B) for their expatriate staff.  

Special Disclosure Or Declarations Required

Currency Regulations

Local currency

Tanzanian currency cannot be imported or exported.  Any currency left at the end of a visit may be exchanged for foreign currency again at branches of the National Bank of Commerce at departure points upon presentation of the currency declaration form.

Currency: 1 shilling = 100 cents

Coins: 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 1 shilling, 5 shillings & 20 shillings

Notes: 10 shillings, 20 shillings, 100 shillings, 200 shillings, 500 shillings, 1,000 shillings, 5,000 shillings and 10,000 shillings.

Foreign Exchange

There is no limitation to the importation of foreign currency. Foreign currency can be changed into Tanzanian currency or TSh into any foreign currency at any branch of the National Bank of Commerce or through other authorized dealers, e.g. foreign  exchange bureaus and hotels.

Visitors to Zanzibar are required to pay for services there in foreign currency.

Departure

An airport tax of US $20 (subject to review) or its equivalent on convention currency is levied for passengers departing the country.  Baggage is weighed at the check in counter and may be inspected by customs officals.

Health

Visitors to Tanzania are advised to have valid certificates of vaccination against yellow fever, preventive dose against malaria before, during and after the tour.

List Of National Holidays

Fixed Dates:

Fixed dates:     1 Jan, 12 Jan -
5 Feb - CCM Day 
                    26 Apr -
                     1 May -
                     7 Jul -
                     9 Dec -
                    25 Dec -
                    26 Dec -