Tanzania - Apply for Asylum Visa

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Asylum Visa, the applicant has to visit the Tanzania Immigration Head Office Link
2. Applicant must obtain the application form from the office and fill it up with all the necessary information in it.
3. Applicant should 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 the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach all required documents (both photocopies and originals, whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting them at the office.
6. The Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. Once the fee is paid, the applicant will receive a receipt of payment from the concerned authority, the receipt has to be kept safe for future use.
8. After successful payment, the concerned authority will provide the information about the processing time for getting the document.
9. Later, the applicant will receive notification via Email or SMS regarding the availability of the document.
10. If they got the notification, they can visit the office on the mentioned time and collect their document.
11. If there is no information regarding the document is provided, the applicant must visit the office to know the status of their application.

Apply Online

1. Application form for getting asylum visa in Tanzania is available in the following Link
2. Applicant should click on “Apply Pass” option for getting started with the new application.
3. Applicant must provide “Pass Type”, “Email Address”, “Destination”, “Security Question”, “Answer” and finally click on “Start New Application” for starting the application.
4. Applicant should provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
5. Applicant must attach digital copies of all documents that are requested in the application form.
6. Finally, applicant must click on “Submit” button for submitting all the information in the application form.
7. The Fee for this procedure has to be paid online.
8. Once the fee is paid, the applicant will receive an E-mail regarding the processing time for getting their work permit.
9. The applicant can visit the office in the mentioned time for getting their permit.
10. If there is no information regarding the application is provided, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their application.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form
• Passport
• Return ticket of the flight
• Written application form with the details needed for a asylum visa

Office Locations & Contacts

Tanzania Immigration Head Office – Uhamiaji House

Dodoma Headquarters,
Address: 1181, Dodoma, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 262 323 542
Fax: +255 262 323 532
Email: [email protected]
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any foreign individuals in Tanzania who are willing to enter with a asylum visa in Tanzania are eligible.

Fees

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

Validity

• The asylum visa is valid for the period mentioned in the pass.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicant should make sure to follow all the instructions provided by the concerned authorities.
• If any other documents are requested by the concerned authorities during the time of application, it must be provided by the applicant.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Signature
• Mobile Number
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Educational Qualification
• Experience Certificate
• Nationality

Need for the Document

• If the two Nations have a treaty, asylum may be awarded. According to maritime law, an asylum seeker will be granted refuge if they are in grave danger and are being severely persecuted.

Information which might help

• When granted asylum, a person is given the option to stay in the nation rather than being sent (deported) to a place where they fear persecution or injury.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Tanzania Immigration Head Office Link

Others

More information which might help people.