Tanzania - Apply for Biometric Passport

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Biometric Passport, 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 the required documents (both photocopies and originals, whichever is necessary) along with the application form before submitting them at the office.
6. The applicant should provide the biometric by placing their thumb on the biometric device which the concerned authority has in their office.
7. Once the biometric registration is successful, the applicant can go ahead for paying their fee.
8. The Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
9. Once the fee is paid, the applicant will receive the payment of receipt from concerned authorities.
10. The concerned authority will provide the information about the processing time for getting the permit.
11. The applicant will receive SMS or an Email notification which mentions the availability of the permit.
12. The applicant can visit the office on the mentioned time in the notification for getting their permit.
13. If there is no information regarding the permit 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 biometric passport

Office Locations & Contacts

Dodoma Headquarters,
Tanzania Immigration Department,
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 biometric passport in Tanzania are eligible.

Fees

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

Validity

• The biometric passport 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.

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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
• Mobile Number
• Contact Number
• Email Address
• Educational Qualification
• Experience Certificate
• Nationality
• Signature

Need for the Document

• These passports include a microchip embedded in the front cover that stores biometric data like images, fingerprint scans, or iris scans. Additionally, this chip has unique security components that lock it, prevent tampering, and record any infiltration attempts.

Information which might help

• For all passport types, fingerprinting is now required. All visa applicants must provide biometric information, such as 10 fingerprints, to the consular departments.

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

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