Tanzania - Applying for a Driving permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for Driving Permit in Tanzania is available in the Tanzania Revenue Authority – – contact link
2. Applicant must provide all necessary information in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry all needed documents as photocopies and originals.
4. Documents that are required for completing this procedure are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant must attach photocopies of needed documents along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the permit will be issued within 1 week.
8. Applicant will be notified regarding their application within one week through SMS or Email.
9. After getting the notification from concerned authorities, applicant can visit the office to collect their permit.
10. If there is no information regarding the permit is provided by concerned authorities, then, the applicant can visit the office to know status of the application.

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Required Documents

• Tax Identification Number
• Driving School Certificate
• Police Assessment Certificate
• An Eye Test Certificate
• Passport
• 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)-800-75-0075
Contact link: – contact link
Location link: – location link

Eligibility

• Individuals with a valid learner’s license or Provisional Driver’s License in Tanzania are eligible.
• People with foreign driver’s license are also eligible.

Fees

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

Validity

• The driving permit is valid for 1 week.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 1 week.

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Instructions

• Applicant should provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Applicant must follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.

Required Information

• Full Name of the Applicant
• Date of Birth of the Applicant
• Residential Address
• Date of Issued or Place of Learner’s Driver's License
• Nationality
• Phone Number
• TIN Number
• Email Address
• Class of Driver’s License
• Assessment Drivers Report from the Traffic police

Need for the Document

• This permit is necessary for driving a motor vehicle in Tanzania.

Information which might help

• For getting a driving permit, an individual has to be more than 18 years of age.
• For motorcycles driving permit, an individual has to be more than 16 years of age.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Tanzania Revenue Authority – – link

Others

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