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RESIDENCE PERMITS

Any foreigner intending to reside in the United Republic of Tanzania for investment, business, employment or any other legal activity may be issued with Residence Permit or Pass.

KEY INFORMATION TO APPLICANTS OF RESIDENCE PERMITS

Applicants of Residence Permits are institutions/companies/ employers registered in Tanzania except for retired persons (who can apply as individuals);
All applicants for Residence Permits must be made Online through the Tanzania Immigration Website (www.immigration.go.tz);
Before start application, Applicant is advised to read the Residence Permit Guidelines availble in the Residence Permit Portal;
Applications for Residence Permits Class ‘B’ and ‘C’ should made made while the prospective guest is still outside the country, except for Residence Permit Class “A”. Applicants should obtain relevant Registration Certificate or license from relevant professional boards as the case may be;
All applicants of Residence Permits should first obtain Work Permit from the Ministry of Labor, except those coming for other purposes such as studies, Research, attending court case and retired persons.

HOW TO APPLY FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT ONLINE

Application for e-Residence Permit should be lodged Online. Due to the nature of application and location of the applicants, applicants are advised to specify where they would like their applications to be processed, either at the Immigration Service Department’s Headquarters, the Zanzibar Head Office, Tanzania Investment Center (TIC), Export and Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) or the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA).

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING RESIDENCE PERMIT ONLINE

In order for the applicant to be capable of applying for Residence Permits online he/she should undergo the following procedures:

Visit our web site site www.immigration.go.tz
Go to e-services and select Online Residence Permit Applications;
The applicant is advised first to go through the Residence Permit Guidelines available at the top left of the Residence Permit Portal, where HE/SHE will be able to understand the types of Residence Permits, general and specific requirements for Residence Permits etc;
In order for the applicant to proceed with Residence Permits application he/she must first create an account. The applicant should click where it is written create account and he/she will be able to fill the e-mail, mobile number, telephone number, postal address and password.
When the account is created the applicant can access the application form, see the place where he/she can attach documents, see all the directions of how to go through online application and make an application;
Once an application has been approved and an applicant has been notified on the approval of the same, he/she is required to pay the prescribed fee within sixty (60) days. Failure to do so within the specified period, application will cease to have effect pursuant to Regulations 29 of the Immigration Regulations, 1997;
After payment the applicant will receive a Residence Permit Enrolment Notification, which requires the applicant to report to the nearest Immigration Office for finger print and photo capture (enrollment process);
h) Once the enrolment process is done the applicant will wait for his/ her Residence Permit processing and issuance within a week;
Where it happens the application has a query (ies) the applicant will be notified ONLINE (through the Residence Permit System) to rectify so that the application can proceed.

TYPES OF RESIDENCE PERMIT

There are three main types of Residence Permits, which are Residence Permit Class A, B and C. These types may be splited into various other cattegories depending on the scale, industry or holder's designation/Occupation.

Residence Permit Class 'A'

Residence Permit Class 'B'

Residence Permit Class 'C'

RESIDENCE PERMIT CLASS A

May be granted to a person who intends to enter or remain in Tanzania and engage on self-employed investment in the field of prospecting and Mining, Agriculture and animal husbandry, profession and Consultancy Services, Professional Arts, Manufacturing and Processing, Larger scale Investment and Trade, Hospitality Industry and related activities, Information Technology and IT activities, Transport and Linguistics, Construction Industry, Real Estate Industry and other Investments. The applicant can apply electronically to the Immigration headquarters, Zanzibar head office, Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) and Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority (ZIPA)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT CLASS ‘A’

Dully filled online application
Application letter
Work Permit issued by Labour Commissioner (Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar)
A Copy of National Passport (With validity of not less than six months)
Passport size photograph,
One full size photograph,
Registration Certificates from Relevant Authorities (in case the Business requires Authorization from specific Regulatory Authority),
Certificate of Incentive (in case the business or project has been registered with Tanzania Investment Centre - TIC or Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority – ZIPA and EPZA),
Board Resolution i.e. Extract of the Board Meeting resolving to appoint the applicant as a Director (where the applicant is not among the first Director),
Memorandum and Articles of Association or Extract from Registrar showing Company shareholders, share distribution and nominal capital of the company
Certificate of incorporation or Certificate compliance or Business Name Registration or Certificate of change of name
Valid Business license,
Certificate of registration for Tax payers (TIN),
Valid tax clearance certificate,
Tax payment slips,
Lease agreement or Certificate of Occupancy,
List which shows company assets,
Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV) where necessary*
Company Current Bank Statement where necessary

CLASS - A RESIDENCE MATRIX

PERMIT CODE	SECTOR/ OCCUPATION	ACTIVITY	SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS	FEE IN USD	EAC CITIZENS FEE
A-1	Prospecting and Mining (Investor)	Person intending to invest into prospecting of minerals or mining	Mining Licenses Other relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-2	Prospecting and Mining (Entrepreneur)	Entrepreneurs expecting to engaging in prospecting of minerals or mining	Mining Licenses Mineral Export permit for exporters Mineral Dealer License Other relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-3	Agriculture and animal husbandry (Investor)	Person intending to invest into large scale agriculture and animal husbandry.	Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-4	Agriculture and animal husbandry (Entrepreneur)	Entrepreneurs intending to engage into business related to agriculture and animal husbandry.	Export permit for cash crop and animal product exporters TFDA License for importers Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A-5	Prescribed Profession and Consultancy Services.	Members of prescribed profession in possession of prescribed qualifications intending to practice such profession and consultancy services.	Relevant Certified Academic Certificates CV Evidence and value of projects under consultation Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A-6	Professional Artist	Person intending to engage in professional Artist	Letter of approval from BASATA or Respective Ministry Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	1,050	550
A-7	Manufacturing and Processing (Investor)	Person intending to establish manufacturing and processing plant	TBS License Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1550
A-8	Manufacturing and Processing (Entrepreneur)	Person intending to engage in a business of manufacturing and processing equipment	TBS or ZBS License Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-9	Larger scale investment, Trade	Person intending to engage into large scale investments, Trade and businesses	Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-10	Hospitality Industry and Related Activities (Investor)	Person intending to invest into hospitality activities	For tour Operator, License from Ministry of Tourism Other relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-11	Hospitality Industry and Related Activities (Entrepreneur)	Entrepreneurs in hospitality industry	For tour Operator, License from Ministry of Tourism Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A-13	Information technology and related IT activities (Investor)	Person intending to invest information technology industry	Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A- 14	Information technology and related IT activities (Entrepreneur)	Person intending to engage in a business of information technology	Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-15	Transport and Logistics (Investor)	Person intending to invest in transport and logistics industry	Motor Vehicle Registration Cards. Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) Licenses from SUMATRA Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A-16	Transport and Logistics (Entrepreneur)	Person intending to engage in a business of transport and logistics	Motor Vehicle Registration Cards. Licenses from SUMATRA Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A- 17	Construction Industry (Investor)	Person intending to invest in construction industry	CRB Certificate. ERB Certificate for company Engineers Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A- 18	Real Estate Industry (Entrepreneur)	Person intending to engage in real estate business	Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-19	Settled migrants	Settled migrants other than migrants from neighbouring countries, who for generations have been engaging in small scale trade, artisanship, fishing, farming and related activities	Relevant Licenses from government authorities.	1,050	1050
A-20	Diaspora (Investors).	Prospective investors whose nationality of origin is Tanzania; who has renounced and acquire another nationality	Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	1,050	550
A-21	Diaspora (Entrepreneur)	Prospective entrepreneur whose nationality of origin is Tanzania; who has renounced and acquire another nationality	Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	1,050	550
A- 22	Others (Investors)	Person intending to invest in any other sector not in the list	Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-23	Others (Entrepreneurs)	Entrepreneurs engaging in legally recognized activity which is not in the above list	Relevant Licenses from government authorities Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550

OBS - In case of investors and Entrepreneurs who engage in more than one sector, officials will be able to determine amount of capital and category of fee the applicant ought to pay

SPECIFIC CATEGORIES AND FEES OF RESIDENCE PERMIT CLASS A, B AND C

Residence Permits may be sub-divided in various categories depending on the nature, industry and scale as described below:

RESIDENCE PERMIT MATRIX (CLASS A, B & C)
CLASS A
PERMIT CODES	SECTOR/ OCCUPATION	ACTIVITY	SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS	FEE IN USD	EAC CITIZENS FEE
A-1	Prospecting and Mining (Investor)	Person intending to invest into prospecting of minerals or mining	•Mining Licenses •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-2	Prospecting and Mining (Entrepreneur)	Entrepreneurs expecting to engaging in prospecting of minerals or mining	•Mining Licenses •Mineral Export permit for exporters •Mineral Dealer License •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-3	Agriculture and animal husbandry (Investor)	Person intending to invest into large scale agriculture and animal husbandry.	•Relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-4	Agriculture and animal husbandry (Entrepreneur)	Entrepreneurs intending to engage into business related to agriculture and animal husbandry.	•Export permit for cash crop and animal product exporters •TFDA License for importers ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A-5	Prescribed Profession and Consultancy Services.	Members of prescribed profession in possession of prescribed qualifications intending to practice such profession and consultancy services.	•Relevant Certified Academic Certificates •CV •Evidence and value of projects under consultation ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A-6	Professional Artist	Person intending to engage in professional Artist	•Letter of approval from BASATA or Respective Ministry ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	1,050	550
A-7	Manufacturing and Processing (Investor)	Person intending to establish manufacturing and processing plant	•TBS License •Relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1550
A-8	Manufacturing and Processing (Entrepreneur)	Person intending to engage in a business of manufacturing and processing equipment	•TBS or ZBS License •Relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-9	Larger scale investment, Trade	Person intending to engage into large scale investments, Trade and businesses	•Relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550

A-10	Hospitality Industry and Related Activities (Investor)	Person intending to invest into hospitality activities	•For tour Operator, License from Ministry of Tourism •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-11	Hospitality Industry and Related Activities (Entrepreneur)	Entrepreneurs in hospitality industry	•For tour Operator, License from Ministry of Tourism ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A-13	Information technology and related IT activities (Investor)	Person intending to invest information technology industry	•Relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A- 14	Information technology and related IT activities (Entrepreneur)	Person intending to engage in a business of information technology	•Relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-15	Transport and Logistics (Investor)	Person intending to invest in transport and logistics industry	•Motor Vehicle Registration Cards. ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) •Licenses from SUMATRA •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A-16	Transport and Logistics (Entrepreneur)	Person intending to engage in a business of transport and logistics	•Motor Vehicle Registration Cards. •Licenses from SUMATRA ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A- 17	Construction Industry (Investor)	Person intending to invest in construction industry	•CRB Certificate. •ERB Certificate for company Engineers ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA) •Other relevant Licenses from government authorities	3,050	1,550
A- 18	Real Estate Industry (Entrepreneur)	Person intending to engage in real estate business	•Relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	3,050	1,550
A-19	Settled migrants	Settled migrants other than migrants from neighbouring countries, who for generations have been engaging in small scale trade, artisanship, fishing, farming and related activities	•Relevant Licenses from government authorities.	1,050	1,050
A-20	Diaspora (Investors).	Prospective investors whose nationality of origin is Tanzania; who has renounced and acquire another nationality	•Relevant Licenses from government authorities ●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)	1,050	550

A-21

Diaspora (Entrepreneur)

Prospective entrepreneur whose nationality of origin is Tanzania; who has renounced and acquire another nationality

•Relevant Licenses from government authorities

●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)

1,050

550

A- 22

Others (Investors)

Person intending to invest in any other sector not in the list

•Relevant Licenses from government authorities

●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)

3,050

1,550

A-23

Others (Entrepreneurs)

Entrepreneurs engaging in legally recognized activity which is not in the above list

•Relevant Licenses from government authorities

●Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/ZBPRA (not BPRA)

3,050

1,550

APPLICANTS OF RESIDENT PERMIT CLASS A JOINING AND CHANGING COMPANIES
APPLICANT OF CLASS 'A' JOINING EXISTING COMPANY (CLASS A ‘FG’)
PERMIT CODES	SECTOR/ OCCUPATION	ACTIVITY	SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS	ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IN USD (⅟2 FOR EAC)	FEE IN USD	EAC CITIZENS FEE
A1 - A23	Any sector above	Any of the above	1.Power of attorney for a person given power of attorney as Directors 2.Board Resolution 3.Document of 4. Appointment of Directorship 5.Evidence of Share/ Stock Transfer 6.Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/BPRA 7.Evidence of amount capital added to a company by applicant 8.Company Current Bank Statemen	100,000	According to sector above	According to sector above

APPLICANT CHANGING FROM CLASS B TO CLASS A (SAME COMPANY) SECOND GRANT ‘SG’

PERMIT CODE (2nd Issue)1*

SECTOR/ OCCUPATION

ACTIVITY

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IN USD (⅟2 FOR EAC)

FEE IN USD

EAC CITIZENS FEE

A1 - A23

Any sector above

Any of the above

1.Board Resolution

2.Document of Appointment of Directorship

3.Evidence of Share/ Stock Transfer

4.Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/BPRA

5.Evidence of amount capital added to a company by applicant

6.Company Current Bank Statement

100,000

According to sector above

APPLICANT CHANGING FROM CLASS B TO CLASS A (DIFFENT COMPANY) RG2
PERMIT CODE (2nd Issue)2*	SECTOR/ OCCUPATION	ACTIVITY	SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS	ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IN USD (⅟2 FOR EAC)	FEE IN USD	EAC CITIZENS FEE
A1 - A23	Any sector	Any of the above	Board Resolution Document of Appointment of Directorship 3.Evidence of Share/ Stock Transfer Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/BPRA Evidence of amount capital added to a company by applicant Company Current Bank Statement. Letter of No- Objection from previous employer	100,000	According to sector above	According to sector above

APPLICANT CHANGING FROM CLASS A TO CLASS A (DIFFENT COMPANIES) RGI
PERMIT CODES	SECTOR/ OCCUPATION	ACTIVITY	SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS	ADDITIONAL CAPITAL IN USD (⅟2 FOR EAC)	FEE IN USD	EAC CITIZENS FEE
A1 - A23	Any sector	Any of the above	Board Resolution Document of Appointment of Directorship 3.Evidence of Share/ Stock Transfer 4.Current Directors and Share Holders of a New company from BRELA/BPRA 5.Evidence of amount capital added to a company by applicant 6. Company Current Bank Statement. 7.Letter of No- Objection from previous company	100,000	According to sector above	According to sector above

CLASS B
PERMIT CODES	SECTOR/ OCCUPATION	ACTIVITY	SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS	FEE IN USD	EAC CITIZENS
B-1	Specific employment by specific employer (Rare professions)	Persons who have been offered Specific employment by specific employer who possess rare professional according to Ministry of Labour	Registration certificate from professional body where necessary (E.g. NBAA, ERB, PSPTB, Nurses and Midwifery Council, Medical Council of Tanzania etc.)	2,050	550
B-2	Specific employment by private employer (government and strategic projects)	Persons who have been offered Specific employment by specific employer who runs government project and other strategic projects	Registration certificate from professional body where necessary (E.g. NBAA, ERB, PSPTB, Nurses and Midwifery Council, Medical Council of Tanzania etc.)	2,050	550
B-3	Specific employment by specific employer (Non-rare professions)	Persons who have been offered Specific employment by specific employer and have the required qualification and experience.	Registration certificate from professional body where necessary (E.g. NBAA, ERB, PSPTB, Nurses and Midwifery Council, Medical Council of Tanzania etc.)	2,050	550
B-4	Specific employment by specific employer (EAC Citizens)	Professionals, Technicians and Associate Professionals from EAC Partner States as Prescribed in the Schedule to the EAC Common Market Protocol (Free Movement of Workers)	Registration certificate from professional body where necessary (E.g. NBAA, ERB, PSPTB, Nurses and Midwifery Council, Medical Council of Tanzania etc.)		550

CLASS C
PERMIT CODE	SECTOR/ OCCUPATION	ACTIVITY	SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS	FEE IN USD	EAC CITIZENS
C-1	Researchers	Persons who have been approved by a competent authority to conduct Research in the country for a period of more than 90 days.	Research permit from respective Ministry or Authority (e.g. COSTECH) Letter from University overseas, CV, Academic certificates. Letter of introduction from the relevant university/college/institute	550	300
C-2	Retired persons	Retired persons who have an assured income to sustain them and their dependents who are in 60'S and above	Evidence of retirements benefits, Surrendering of previous RP, Letter of retirement, Evidence of place of occupancy, Letter of no objection /police clearance Bank statement	550	300
C-3	Approved religions activities(missionaries)	Persons engaged in religious activities approved by Government (missionaries)	Registration certificates from various board i.e. ERB, teaching license, medical practitioner, NBAA depending with job title (what He/ She will specifically do), Ordination certificate for missionary priest, Teaching license for teachers, Registration with medical board for doctors, Registration with nurse midwives for nurse, Registration with NBAA for Accountants (be registered with relevant board), Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV) where necessary	250	150
C-4	Winding up affairs	Employees previously held residence permits class B and C requiring to wind up affairs immediately after termination of their employment contracts.	Termination letter, Previous resident permit, Official letter explaining reasons for winding up	250	150
C-5	Volunteers	Person engaged in non-remunerated activities on voluntary basis.	Volunteer contract, Job description, Evidence of activities of NGO from relevant government institution i.e. social welfare, A copy of constitution of an organization, Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV) where necessary	550	300
C-6	Occupational trainee	Student from foreign countries who are, or below the age of 18, who have been offered occupational training in non-profit organization in Tanzania	Invitation letter from host institution. Notarized Academic Certificates Evidence of activities of an institution from relevant government institution i.e. social welfare Not more than one-year contract, Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV) where necessary	250	150
C-7	Intern	Persons who undertakes internship in a legally registered institution	Letter of Approval from host institution Letter from University overseas, Evidence of sponsorship/scholarship Approval letter from respective Ministry or Authority, Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV) where necessary	250	150
C-8	Medical treatment	Persons attending medical treatment at recognized hospitals or medical institutions.	Evidence of sickness from government medical hospital (OFFICER) Evidence of status of his /her host i.e. local/foreigner	250	150
C-8	NGO's Employees	Persons employed in NGO's.	Employment contract, Job description, Evidence of activities of NGO from relevant government institution i.e. social welfare, A copy of constitution of an organization, Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV) where necessary	550	300
C-9	Parties and Witnesses in Courts and Tribunals.	Persons attending Courts and Tribunals as parties and Witnesses to various cases.	Evidence of trial before the court, Copy of passport, Application forms	550	300
C-10	Professional Artist	Person employed as professional artist/musician	Letter of approval from BASATA or Respective Ministry	550	300
C-11	Others	A person, other than prohibited immigrant who is not granted a Class A or Class B permit, if Commissioner General think fit be granted class C	All necessary required documents	550	300

VALIDITY OF RESIDENCE PERMIT

The maximum validity of any class of Residence Permit will not exceeed two years, and it may be renewable. Indeed, the validity of Residence Permit may depend on:

Employment contract;
Validity of licence issued by relevant professional Boards;
Validity of Work Permits;.

STUDENT AND MIGRANT PASS

There are two categories of Student Pass which are:

Student Pass 1- This is issued to persons studying in approved training establishments including children of persons legally residing in the country who are above the age of majority.
Student Pass 2- This is issued to children of persons legally residing in the country who are below the age of majority and have not been endorsed in their parents residence permits studying in approved training establishments including kindergarten, primary and secondary schools and other higher learning institutions

The following are the requirements to be submitted with the application:

SN.	DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR STUDENT PASS 1 AND 2
1.	Constitution
2.	Certificate of Registration
3.	TIF1 Forms in duplicate duly filled in
4.	Data sheet
5.	Copy of passport authenticating nationality and validity of passport (all pages)
6.	Academic certificates
7.	Birth certificates
8.	Copy of valid Residence Permit/Exemption Certificate of parents or guardian
9.	Evidence of sponsorship/scholarship
10.	Parent consent if under guardian
11.	Original permit (for replacement application)
12.	Admission letter/Joining instruction
13.	Letter of approval from Ministry of Education for Intern student
14.	Four passport size photographs
15.	Introduction letter from the institution
16.	Any other necessary document as required by Commissioner General of Immigration

NB: All copies should be certified.

MIGRANT PASS

This Pass is issued to persons of African descents from bordering countries or any other person as may be prescribed under the Regulations; who migrated into the United Republic of Tanzania before 1972 and continues to reside without having a passport or identification of any other country. The following are requirements:

SN.	DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR MIGRANT PASS
1.	TIF1 Forms in duplicate duly filled in
2.	Data sheet
3.	Four passport size photographs
4.	Introduction letter from the institution the Ward Executive Officer
5.	Recommendation Report from the District/ Ward or Village Security Committee
6.	Any other necessary document as required by Commissioner General of Immigration

NB: All copies should be certified.

WHERE/ HOW TO LODGE APPLICATION

Application for Student and Migrant Pass may be lodged at Immigration Services Department, Kurasini Dar Es Salaam or at the Zanzibar Immigration Head Office. All applications from Regions must start from Regional Immigration offices, failure of it the application will not be accepted.