Tanzania - Apply for a Refugee Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for getting a refugee permit is available in Immigration Services Department contact link
2. Applicant should provide all information that is requested in the application form.
3. Applicant must make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all 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 photocopies and originals of all 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 visa will be provided within 3 months.
8. If there is no information regarding the visa is provided within 3 months, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

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Required Documents

• ID Proof – National ID
• TIN Certificate
• Passport sized photographs – 2
• Refugee certificate from home country or nationality certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

Tanzania Immigration Head Office – Uhamiaji House,
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Liliondo St, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 222 850 575
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

• Any Refugee in Tanzania is eligible to apply for this permit.

Fees

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

Validity

• Refugee permit is valid forever.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities.
• Applicant must complete the application form before submitting it at the office.
• If any other document is requested by concerned authorities at the time of applying, it has to be provided by the applicant.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Address
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Signature
• Contact Number

Need for the Document

• Refugee Permit is necessary for any refugee to stay in Tanzania.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Tanzania Immigration Head Office link

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