Apply In-Person:

1. To obtain a licence for vehicle, vessel conveying transit goods, the applicant has to visit the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) contact link
2. Applicant should provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all the documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant must attach both photocopies and originals of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting it at the office.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the license will be provided within 3 weeks.
8. If there is no information regarding the license is provided within 3 weeks, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their application

• Completed Application Form
• ID Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
• Logbook
• Certificate of Clearance
• Commercial Invoice
• Details of the vehicle
• Insurance Copy
• Registration of Document

Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Address: Headquarter, Postcode: 28 Edward Sokoine Drive, 11105 Mchafukoge, Ilala CBD, P.O.Box 11491, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 800 750 075
Contact link
Location link

• Any individuals in Tanzania who are willing to convey transit goods in Tanzania are eligible.

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.

• This license is valid for 2 years.

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• The processing time for this procedure is 3 weeks.

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from external websites.
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Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, 
myspace, revver,
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is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 
'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicant should make sure to follow all the instructions provided by the concerned authorities while applying for this procedure.

• PIN/TIN Number
• Registration Number
• From and To Validity
• Any other special conditions

• Merchandise and other forms of inventory that have left the seller's shipping dock but have not yet arrived at the buyer's receiving dock are referred to as "goods in transit."

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• Tanzania Revenue Authority link

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