Tanzania - Apply for a Temporary Work Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for a Temporary Work Permit, the applicant must 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 Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. Once the fee is paid, the applicant will receive the payment of receipt from concerned authorities.
8. The concerned authority will provide the information about the processing time for getting the permit.
9. The applicant will receive SMS or an Email notification which mentions the availability of the permit.
10. The applicant can visit the office on the mentioned time in the notification for getting their permit.
11. If there is no information regarding the permit is provided, the applicant can visit the office to know the status of their application.

Apply Online

1. Application form for getting a Temporary Work Permit is available online in the following link
2. Applicant must provide the “Email Address” and “Passport Number” and other information and then click on “Start New Application” for starting the new application.
3. Applicant should make sure to provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
4. Applicant must upload digital copies of documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
5. The Fee for this procedure has to be paid online.
6. Once the fee is paid, the applicant will receive an E-mail regarding the processing time for getting their work permit.
7. The applicant can visit the office in the mentioned time for getting their permit.
8. 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
• Covering letter of the host institution detailing the reasons and frequency
• Attached Certificate of Marriage of a Spouse

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 contact link

Eligibility

• Any foreign individuals in Tanzania who are willing to work in Tanzania are eligible for this procedure.

Fees

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

Validity

• The Temporary Work Permit is valid for the period mentioned in it.

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

Need for the Document

• Temporary Work Permit are not regarded permanent or indefinite, and are only granted to those who desire to enter the country and work there for a specific amount of time.

Information which might help

• For more information, please check the following link

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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