Tanzania - Apply for a Community Radio Licence

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for community Radio License is available in Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority 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 license will be provided within a stipulated period of time.
8. If there is no information regarding the license is provided, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

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Required Documents

• Application letter
• Passport copies
• Nationality Certificate
• Passport size photographs -2
• Certified copy of current amateur license
• Manual/brochure of the radio equipment

Office Locations & Contacts

Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority,
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 784 558 270
Contact link
Location link

Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority,
Location: Zanzibar
Address: Zanzibar, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 242 230 562
Contact link
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Eligibility

• Any individual in Tanzania who is willing to start a community radio is eligible for this procedure.

Fees

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

Validity

• Community Radio License is valid for 2 years.

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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
• Email Address
• Contact Number
• Physical/Postal Address of the business premises
• List of equipments used
• List of programs broadcasted
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Community Radio Licence is necessary for starting a community radio legally in Tanzania.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Tanzania Communication Regulatory Authority link

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