immigration.go.tz : Apply For Residence Permits Tanzania

Name of the Organization : Immigration Services Department of Tanzania (immigration.go.tz)
Type of Facility : Apply For Residence Permits
Location : Dar es Salaam
Country : Tanzania
Website : http://immigration.go.tz/

Immigration Apply for Residence Permits

Any foreigner intending to reside in the United Republic of Tanzania for investment, business, employment or any other legal activity may be issued with a Residence Permit.

Related : Immigration Services Department Apply For Citizenship Tanzania : https://www.statusin.org/673.html

Types Of Residence Permits

There are three types of Residence Permits :
** Residence Permit Class ‘A’
** Residence Permit Class ‘B’
** Residence Permit Class ‘C’

Residence Permit Class ‘A’ :
Residence Permit Class A may be granted to a person other than a prohibited Immigrant who intends to enter or remain in Tanzania and engage in trade, Business, Profession, Agriculture, Animal husbandry, prospecting of Minerals or manufacture.

Requirements For Residence Permit Class ‘A’ :
(i) Application forms (T.I.F.1) in duplicate duly filled in;
(ii) Security Bond (T.I.F.12);
(iii) Covering letter;
(iv) Curriculum Vitae (CV);
(v) A copy of National Passport (with validity of not less than a year);
(vi) Certified copies of Academic Certificates (if any);

(vii) Evidence of capital of the company.This includes :-
(a) Bank Statement(s);
(b) Balance Sheet;
(c) A list of the company’s assets with their value;

(d) Proof of ownership of assets/properties e.g. Motor Vehicle Registration Cards, Title Deed/Certificate of Right of occupancy etc.
(e) Proof of importation of company goods (if any) etc.

(viii) Evidence of the Premises of the company. This may include :-
(a) Lease Agreement – (if it is a leased premise) or
(b) Title deed (if it is a company’s property)

(ix) Memorandum and Articles of Association (for a limited company)
(x) Certificate of Incorporation, Compliance or Registration of the Company/Business as the case may be.

Note :
Applicants for Residence Permits Class A are advised to consult the Business Registration and Licensing Authority on how to register a Company or Business in United Republic of Tanzania.

(xi) Extract from Register for business not incorporated as a Limited Company

(xii) Business Licenses (These may include special licenses issued to some businesses, e.g. Industrial License, Mining License, Casino License, Tourist Agent’s License) etc.

(xiii) Registration Certificates from relevant Regulatory Authorities (other Businesses require authorization from Specific Regulatory Authorities)
(xiv) Value Added Tax (VAT) Certificate (for Businesses entitled to pay this type of tax)

(xv) Tax Payer’s Identity Number (T.I.N.) Certificate;
(xvi) Business License Tax Clearance Certificate;

(xvii) Certificate of Incentive (in case the Business or project has been registered with the Tanzania Investment Centre – T.I.C. or Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority – ZIPA for Zanzibar);

(xviii) Share Certificate (where the applicant is a share holder in a registered company);
(xix) Transfer of Share(s)/Stock Deed (incase the applicant is a share holder by virtue of some shares being transferred to him );

(xx) Board Resolution i.e. Extract of the Board Meeting resolving to appoint the applicant as a Director (where the applicant is not among the first Directors);

(xxi) Return of Allotment of Shares (Form No. 55(a) from the Registrar of Companies incase the applicant has been allotted some shares and should include a Board resolution resolving to expand the capital of the company and allot a number of shares to the applicant;
(xxii) Six Passport Size photographs.

Note :
Application for Residence Permit Class ‘A’ may be lodged at Immigration Department’s Headquarters or The Tanzania Investment Centre-TIC or Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority-ZIPA for Zanzibar (incase the business or project has been registered with TIC and ZIPA respectively).

Download Application Form Here :
http://immigration.go.tz/index/

Fees

Residence Permit Class ‘A’ :
After an application for Residence Permit Class A has been approved and the applicant notified on the approval of the same, he is required to pay fee as prescribed from time to time.see fee structure. The approval will cease to have effect after sixty days from the date of such notification pursuant to regulation 29 of the Immigration Regulations, 1997.

Residence Permit Class ‘B’ :
Residence Permit Class ‘B’ is issued to a foreigner other than a Prohibited Immigrant who has obtained specified employment in Tanzania, and the Principal Commissioner of Immigration Services (subject to recommendation by the Director of Employment) is satisfied that he possesses qualifications or skills necessary for that employment and that his employment will be of benefit to Tanzania.

Residence Permit Class ‘C’ :
Residence Permit Class “C” may be issued to foreigners intending to enter and reside in Tanzania for purposes other than those specified for the grant of Residence Permit Class “A” or “B”.

These include; students, researchers, volunteers, persons attending cases in Court of Laws, persons who have formerly been residents and are about to leave the country (i.e. winding up affairs), and persons attending medical treatment in hospitals.

Requirements for Residence Permit Class “C” differs depending on the categories of activities that a foreigner intends to engage in.

Re-Entry Pass

Holders of Residence Permits Class ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’ are required to obtain the Re-entry passes after their applications have been approved.

Contact Postal Address :
The Immigration Services Department Of Tanzania
Principal Commissioner of Immigration Services,
P.O. Box 512,
Loliondo Street Kurasini,
Dar es Salaam.

Additional Simplified Procedure

You can apply for a residence permit online in Tanzania through the Tanzania Immigration Department’s website.

Here are the steps involved:
1. Go to the Tanzania Immigration Department’s website at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/online/permit.
2. Click on the “Apply for Residence Permit” button.
3. Create an account and log in.
4. Select the type of residence permit you are applying for.
5. Fill out the application form and attach the required documents.
6. Pay the application fee.
7. Submit your application.

The required documents for a residence permit vary depending on the type of permit you are applying for.

However, some of the common requirements include:
** Application form
** Passport-sized photograph
** Copy of passport
** Copy of visa
** Proof of accommodation
** Proof of income
** Medical certificate
** Police clearance certificate

The application fee for a residence permit also varies depending on the type of permit you are applying for. The processing time for a residence permit is typically 1 week. You will be notified by the Tanzania Immigration Department once your application has been approved.

Here are some of the types of residence permits that you can apply for in Tanzania:
** Residence Permit Class A: This is a temporary residence permit that is valid for 1 year. It is for people who are coming to Tanzania for business, employment, or study.
** Residence Permit Class B: This is a permanent residence permit that is valid for 5 years. It is for people who are married to a Tanzanian citizen or who have been living in Tanzania for at least 5 years.
** Residence Permit Class C: This is a special residence permit that is valid for 1 year. It is for people who are coming to Tanzania for humanitarian reasons, such as refugees or asylum seekers.

Note:
You can contact the Tanzania Immigration Department for more information on how to apply for a residence permit.