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Visa Application |
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Visa Information
and Application Procedures :
In principle, all visitors must obtain visa prior to entering Tanzania, except nationals of the East African Community, Hong Kong, Macao, Rwanda, Romania and Commonwealth countries (excluding Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, India, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, South Africa and United Kingdom). You must apply for and obtain a visa from a nearest Tanzania Embassy, High Commission or a Consulate before proceeding to Tanzania. Please, check with the Embassy to confirm if you believe you do not require any visa to enter Tanzania.
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Visa holders are subject to normal Immigration control at the port of entry. They should therefore carry with them documents submitted with their applications, for possible presentation to Immigration officers.
Types of
Visa :
There are two types of visa:
| (1) | Travel visa |
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| Travel visa is granted to foreigners who wish to enter and remain in the United Republic of Tanzania for a certain period of time. Types of entries, validity of visa and duration of stay for this category of visa are as follows: | |||
| a) | Single entry travel visa has a validity of ninety (90) days with effect from date of issue, provided that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing such visa shall not be less than six months. | ||
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Double entry travel visa has a validity of six (6) months and a maximum period of stay of ninety (90) days provided that the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing such visa shall not be less than nine months. | ||
| c) | Multiple entry travel visa has a validity of twelve (12) months and a maximum period of stay of one hundred and twenty (120) days in aggregate, provided a single stay shall not exceed ninety (90) days and the remaining validity of the passport at the time of issuing shall not be less than 15 months. | ||
| (2) | Transit Visa |
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| Transit visa is issued only to travelers with onward tickets, sufficient funds for the crossing in Tanzania, and an entry visa for the country of destination (or any proof that prior arrangements have been made that satisfy this requirement). There are only two types of entries for the transit visa, which are, single entry transit visa and double entry transit visa. The maximum duration of stay for the transit visa is 3 days and 6 days (in total) for the respective two types of entries. | |||
Visa categories
for the travel visa :
Travel visa has the following categories (the purpose of entering the United Republic of Tanzania):
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・Leisure & Holidays
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・Meeting/Visiting friends and relatives
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・Missions
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・Meetings, Conferences
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・Other business
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・Studies
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・Health treatment
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・Diplomatic
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・Official
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・Same day visitor
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*Long term studies applicants are advised to apply Resident Permit Class “C”. The application should be submitted to the Director of Immigration Services at the Immigration Headquarters. For further information on Resident Permit application, please visit www.moha.go.tz
Visitor's
Pass :Applicants who intend to travel to Tanzania for the purpose of carrying on temporary assignments with organizations or companies will be issued a "Visitor's Pass" on arrival at the entry point. However, before traveling they are requested to obtain a Travel visa from the Tanzania Missions abroad. The fee for obtaining a visitor's pass at the entry point is 100 US$.
Application
Procedures :The Embassy is open from 9:00
12:00
for visa application and from 13:00 16:00
for visa collection, from Monday to Friday (except on Japanese and Tanzanian
National Holidays).It takes two days to process the visa application. This is only for those applications that will be submitted by hand.
Requirements
:| (1) | Valid Passport（which has two-page spread and sufficient period of validity） | |||||||||
| (2) | 1 duly filled Application Form | |||||||||
| (3) | 1 Passport Size Photo (size 4.5×3.5cm) | |||||||||
| (4) | Application Fee
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| (5) | A photocopy of Return Ticket or Flight Confirmation Slip | |||||||||
| (6) | Company’s Recommendation Letter or an Invitation Letter from a Tanzania counterpart (Business purpose only) | |||||||||
| (7) | Note Verbal (Diplomatic or Official purpose only) | |||||||||
| (8) | A proof that the applicant needs to enter Tanzania frequent times (Double/Multiple entry visa applicants only) | |||||||||
| (9) | A pre-paid self-addressed stamped envelop (For postal application) |
PLEASE
NOTE:| ・ | We are not responsible for any losses or troubles if you apply visa through postal service. | |
| ・ | We will not accept postal visa application from travel agencies. | |
| ・ | All supporting documents must be submitted when applying for your visa. | |
| ・ | Valid passport with sufficient number of unused pages for endorsements abroad is required. | |
| ・ | Visa application form must be signed by the applicant. | |
| ・ | If the applicant is a minor, a parental authority has to be submitted. | |
| ・ | A pre-paid self-addressed stamped envelope is required for all postal application. (Pre-paid registered mail) | |
| ・ | Please ensure that the visa form is correctly filled and relevant supporting documents as well as correct fee are enclosed before submitting your application to ensure prompt processing of your application. | |
| ・ | It takes up to 10 working days to process all visa applied through postal service. | |
| ・ | If you reside outside of Japan, such as in the Philippines, it takes up to 14 working days to process visa applied through international postal service. | |
| ・ | Once visa issued, fees will not be refunded. | |
| ・ | Visas for research and journalism/filming will only be granted after the applicant has obtained a permit from the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), P.O. Box 4302, Dar es Salaam, Tel. no. 255-22-270-0745/6, Fax no. 255-22-277-5313/4, and the Tanzania Information Services (Maelezo), P.O. Box 9142, Dar es Salaam, Tel. no. 255-22-211-0585 or 22-212-2771 or 22-211-2860, Fax no. 255-22-211-3814 or 22-211-2850, respectively. |
Gratis
visa :Diplomatic/Official passport holders will be granted gratis visa, except when traveling on unofficial capacity in which case they are subject to pay prescribed fees. This also applies to Laissez-passer holders of the UN, SADC, AU and other International Organizations recognized by the United Republic of Tanzania.
Application
form :Application forms are available at the Embassy and also can be downloaded from this website. To actually use online visa application form you need an "Acrobat Reader" installed in your computer. Alternatively you can click "Acrobat Reader" button below for free plug-in software.
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For additional information, please call telephone number (03) 3425-4531, Fax (03) 3425-7844 or send e-mail to tzrepjp@tanzaniaembassy.or.jp or call in person at the Embassy at 4-21-9, Kamiyoga, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 158-0098.
Access
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Honorary Consulate of the United Republic of Tanzania in Osaka: Address: 3-4-5 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 530-8517
Tel: (06)6343-3478
Fax: (06)6343-3492
There is an Honorary Consulate of Tanzania in Osaka and it is possible to obtain visa from them. Those who wish to apply for a visa in Osaka, please download the application form from this website and submit it to the Consulate together with other required documents. For more information, please call (06)6343-3478.
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