Tanzania - Obtain a Temporary Driver License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for getting a Temporary Driver License is available in Tanzania Revenue Authority contact link
2. Applicant has to procure and enter all necessary details in the application form.
3. Applicant must carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are required for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are required for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant has to attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting.
6. Fee for this procedure is TZS 43,000/-
7. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly, the license will be provided within 1 week.

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Required Documents

Residents of Tanzania

• TIN Certificate
• Driving School Certificate
• Police Assessment Certificate
• An Eye Test Certificate

Non-Residents of Tanzania

• Passport
• Valid Visa
• Foreign Driving License

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Samora House, Samora Ave,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: +255-800-750-075
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

• Citizens of Tanzania who are above the age of 18 are eligible for getting motor vehicle Temporary license.
• Citizens of Tanzania who are above the age of 16 are eligible for getting motor cycle Temporary license.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure is TZS 43,000/-

Validity

• This license is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Processing time for this procedure is one day.

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Instructions

• During the 3 months period for which the Temporary license is valid, applicant must learn to drive their vehicle and take up test for getting a driving license.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Age
• Gender
• Date of Birth
• Residential Address
• Email
• Phone Number
• Nationality

Need for the Document

• This license is necessary for taking up test and getting a driving license.

Information which might help

• If the applicant fails to pass in any one of the tests while undergoing licensing procedure, they have to re-apply for their Temporary’s license and retake their exam.
• Temporary’s License is valid for only 3 months, thus, the applicant must finish their licensing procedure and get their license within that period, if they didn’t, then, they have to apply for another Temporary’s license.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Temporary’s License can be used for driving vehicles for a period of 3 months.
• Temporary’s License can be used as a proof of identity.

External Links

• Tanzania Revenue Authority link

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