Apply In-Person:

1. For Obtaining a Temporary Vehicle Import Permit, the applicant has to visit the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) contact link
2. Downloadable application form is available in the following link
3. Applicant must provide all information that is requested in the application form.
4. Applicant should make sure to carry all documents (both photocopies and originals) of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
5. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Applicant should attach both photocopies and originals of all documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting it at the office.
7. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
8. If all these procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the license will be provided within a stipulated period of time.
9. If there is no information regarding the license is provided by concerned authorities, the applicant can visit the office to know status of the application.

• Completed application form link
• ID Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
• Registration Book in the name of the driver
• Letter of Authority from the registered owner if a vehicle is not owned by the driver
• Temporary Exportation Document from the Customs Authorities from where the visitor is coming from

Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Postcode: 28, Edward Sokoine Drive, 11105 Mchafukoge, Ilala,
CBD, P.O. Box 11491, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Regional Office addresses and contact information is available in the following contact link

• Any visitors in Tanzania or individuals in Tanzania who are willing to import a vehicle temporarily to Tanzania are eligible.

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

• Temporary Vehicle Import Permit is valid for 90 days.

• Downloadable application form is available in the following link

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• Processing time for this procedure will be mentioned by concerned authorities.

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• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting it at the office.
• If applicant is willing to get the process done sooner, they have to follow all instructions that are provided by concerned authorities at the time of application.

• Name of the Applicant
• Address of the Applicant
• Date Of Birth
• Nationality
• Gender
• Occupation
• Engine Size
• Customs Value
• Manufacturing age of the Car

• Temporary Vehicle Import Permit is necessary for importing a vehicle temporarily to Tanzania.

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Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

• Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) link

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