Tanzania Residence Permit Application Portal

Key Features of the Portal:

• Account Creation and Management: Applicants can create a personal account to initiate and manage their residence permit applications.

• Online Application Submission: The portal allows users to fill out and submit residence permit application forms electronically.

• Document Upload: Applicants can upload required supporting documents directly through the portal.

• Payment Processing: Once an application is approved for payment, the portal provides a control number for fee payment. Applicants are required to pay the prescribed fee within sixty (60) days; otherwise, the application will be deleted automatically.

• Application Tracking: Users can monitor the status of their applications and receive notifications through their registered email addresses.

Types of Residence Permits:

The Tanzanian Immigration Department issues three main classes of residence permits:

• Class A: For investors and self-employed individuals.

• Class B: For expatriates employed by companies and institutions.

• Class C: For other categories, including students, researchers, volunteers, missionaries, retired persons, and others not covered under Classes A or B

To access the Tanzania Residence Permit Application Portal, please visit the official e-Immigration platform: https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/online/web/permit