Tanzania Regulation

Parliament of Tanzania

The Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023

This section says the Regulations may be cited as the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and must be read together with the Immigration Regulations, 1997. This amendment adds a new definiti…

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Citation: The Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023
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“This section says the Regulations may be cited as the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and must be read together with the Immigration Regulations, 1997.”

This section says the Regulations may be cited as the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and must be read together with the Immigration Regulations, 1997. This amendment adds a new definition of “buyer of real estate.” This provision says the principal Regulations are amended by inserting a new heading after the heading of Part II. Residence permits issued under these Regulations must comply with the issuance status and requirements set out in the Second Schedule Regulations. This provision amends regulation 8 by replacing “Special Pass” with “Interim Pass,” adding a new category for “Special Pass for East African Community Partner States,” and stating that each pass is subject to the issuance status and requirements in the Second Schedule.

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These Regulations may be cited as

This section says the Regulations may be cited as the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and must be read together with the Immigration Regulations, 1997.

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Current Directors and shareholders of a company from BRELA/ZBPRA

This section is titled about current directors and shareholders of a company from BRELA/ZBPRA.

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Letter of no objection for holders of residence permits shifting to new

This section concerns a letter of no objection for holders of residence permits who are shifting to a new institution, where applicable.

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Surrendered Permit or Pass.”

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Provision 86Amendment 26Substitution 5

§ 1These Regulations may be cited asAmendment

This section says the Regulations may be cited as the Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and must be read together with the Immigration Regulations, 1997.

1. These Regulations may be cited as Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 and shall be read as one with the Immigration Regulations, 1997 hereinafter referred to as the “principal Regulations.”

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§ 2The principal Regulations are amended inAmendment

This amendment adds a new definition of “buyer of real estate.”

2. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 2 by adding in the appropriate alphabetical order the following new definition: “buyer of real estate” has the meaning ascribed to it under the Tanzania Investment Act and the Zanzibar Investment Promotion Act;”. Addition of regulation 4A

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§ 3The principal Regulations are amended byAmendment

This provision says the principal Regulations are amended by inserting a new heading after the heading of Part II.

3. The principal Regulations are amended by adding immediately after the heading of Part II the following: “Issuance status and requireme nts for residence permits

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§ 4AEach residence permitAmendment

Residence permits issued under these Regulations must comply with the issuance status and requirements set out in the Second Schedule Regulations.

4A. Each residence permit issued under these Regulations shall be subject to issuance status and requirements as prescribed for under these the Second Schedule Regulations.” to Amendment of regulation 8

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§ 4The principal Regulations are amended inSubstitution

This provision amends regulation 8 by replacing “Special Pass” with “Interim Pass,” adding a new category for “Special Pass for East African Community Partner States,” and stating that each pass is subject to the issuance status and requirements in the Second Schedule.

4. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 8 by- (a) deleting the words “Special Pass” appearing in subregulation (1)(c) and substituting for them 1 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) the words “Interim Pass.” (b) adding immediately after subregulation (1)(l) the following new paragraph: “(m) Special Pass for East African Community Partner States.” (c) adding immediately after subregulation (1) the following: “(2) Each pass issued under these Regulations shall be subject to issuance status and requirements as prescribed for under the Second Schedule”; and (d) renumbering sub regulations (2) and (3) as subregulations (3) and (4), respectively.

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§ 5The principal Regulations are amended inSubstitution

This section amends regulation 12 by replacing references to “Special Pass” with “Interim Pass” and allowing extension or renewal for another period not exceeding three months where necessary.

5. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 12- (a) in subregulation (1) by- (i) deleting the words “Special Pass” in the marginal note and wherever they appear in regulation 12 and substituting for them the words “Interim Pass”; (ii) deleting the words “Special Pass” appearing in TIF 7 and substituting for them the words “Interim Pass”; (iii) deleting the words “or entering” appearing in the opening phrase; (iv) deleting the words “or enter” appearing in paragraph (a) (v) adding immediately after paragraph (b) the following: “(c) in order to legalise immigration status of such person.”; and (b) in subregulation (2) by deleting the words “shall not be or renewed” and substituting for them the words “may, where necessary, be extended or renewed for another period not exceeding three months”.

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§ 6The principal Regulations are amended inAmendment

A Visitor’s Pass holder is entitled to leave for any East African country and re-enter the United Republic while the pass is valid.

6. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 13 by- 2 Amendment of regulation 12 Amendment of regulation 13 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) (a) adding immediately after subregulation (2) the following: “(3) A Visitor’s Pass shall entitle the holder thereof to depart to any of the East African Countries and re-enter the United Republic during the period of its validity.”; and (b) renumbering subregulation (3) as subregulation (4). Addition of regulation 21A

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§ 7The principal Regulations are amended by adding immediately after regulation 21 the followingAmendment

This section amends the principal Regulations by inserting a new heading for a “Special Pass for East African Community Partner States”.

7. The principal Regulations are amended by adding immediately after regulation 21 the following: “Special Pass for East African Community Partner States

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§ 21A(1) A Special Pass for East African Community Partner States may be issued byProvision

The Commissioner General of Immigration may issue a Special Pass to eligible East African Community partner-state persons, and may extend or renew it where necessary.

21A. (1) A Special Pass for East African Community Partner States may be issued by the Commissioner General of Immigration to any person from the East African Community Partner States who has secured employment or temporarily conducting business, trade, profession or assignment for a period of not more than ninety days. (2) A Special Pass issued under subregulation (1) may, where necessary, be extended or renewed or extended for another period not exceeding three months”. Addition of regulation 22A

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§ 8The principal Regulations are amended by addingAmendment

The principal Regulations are amended by inserting new text after regulation 22.

8. The principal Regulations are amended by adding immediately after regulation 22 the following: “Detentio n of prohibited immigran t

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§ 22AAn immigration officerAmendment

An immigration officer must use the specified detention warrant to ask the local police station or prison officer to detain certain persons.

22A. An immigration officer shall, through a warrant of detention set out as TIF. 31 in the First Schedule, request the incharge of a police station or prison within his jurisdiction to detain a person who has been issued with an extradition order, prohibited immigrant notice or deportation order.”. Amendment of regulation 26

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Schedule, request the incharge of a

§ 9The principal Regulations are amended inAmendment

This section amends the immigration regulations to let the Commissioner General of Immigration order removal of certain refused entrants, and makes carrier owners and persons in charge liable for a TZS 1,000,000 surcharge for each such person brought in.

9. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 26 by adding immediately after subregulation (3) the following: “(4) The Commissioner General of Immigration shall issue direction of removal of prohibited immigrant or any other person refused to enter into the United Republic in TIF. 32 set out in the First Schedule. 3 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) (5) The owner of the carrier and the person in charge of the carrier which brings in a prohibited immigrant or any other person refused to enter into the United Republic under subregulation (4) above shall be liable to a surcharge in the amount of One Million Tanzania Shillings for every such person brought into the United Republic ”. Addition of regulation 33A

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§ 10The principal Regulations are amended byAmendment

This provision amends the principal Regulations by inserting a new item after regulation 33.

10. The principal Regulations are amended by adding immediately after regulation 33 the following: “Enrollm ent notificati on A

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§ 33ASection 33AAmendment

A person whose residence permit application has been granted must be notified and directed to enroll using TIF.

33A. person whose application for residence permit has been granted shall be notified and directed to undergo enrollment process by using TIF. 33 set out in the First Schedule.” Amendment of regulation 35

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Schedule.”

§ 11The principal Regulations are amended inSubstitution

Regulation 35 is amended by replacing one phrase with another, and regulation 35A is added.

11. The principal Regulations are amended in regulation 35 by deleting the words “written notice under his hand” and substituting for them the words “summons in TIF No. 34 set out in the First Schedule”. Addition of regulation 35A

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§ 12The principal Regulations are amended byAmendment

This section amends the principal Regulations by inserting new text after regulation 35.

12. The principal Regulations are amended by adding immediately after regulation 35 the following: “Investigati on by immigratio n officer Caps. 20, 6 and 54 Acts No. 7 of 2018 9 of 2016 under

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§ 35A(1) AnAmendment

An immigration officer may investigate, arrest, search, seize documents or things, detain a suspect, and record statements, but must follow the listed procedure laws and use the required forms and receipts.

35A.-(1) An immigration officer shall conduct investigation in accordance with the procedures the Criminal provided Procedure Act, or the Criminal Procedure Act of Zanzibar, the Immigration Act and the Evidence Act or the Evidence Act of Zanzibar and in so doing may arrest, require the production of any relevant document or things, search any person or premise and seize any relevant document or thing found in possession of a suspect, place a 4 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) in a lawful custody, suspect interrogate and record statements of suspect and witnesses. for (2) Upon arrest of a suspect an immigration officer may, where necessary investigation purposes, place the suspect in a lawful custody in any police station by using TIF. 35 set out in the First Schedule. (3) An immigration officer shall, upon receipt of a document or any other thing relevant to the investigation produced by a suspect or any other person, issue a dully filled in TIF. 36 set out in the First Schedule to acknowledge receipt of such document or thing. (4) The documents or things received under this regulation shall, upon fulfillment of the purpose of investigation, be returned to the holder where convenient and the immigration officer shall fill in TIF. 36 set out in the First Schedule but subregulation this nothing precludes the immigration officer from again requiring its production in these Regulations. accordance with in (5) The immigration officer shall, upon seizing a document or thing under subregulation (1), issue a seizure certificate in TIF. 37 set out in the First Schedule. (6) During interrogation and recording of witness statement, the immigration officer shall use a caution statement of the suspect form set out as TIF. 38 and a 5 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) witness statement form set out as TIF. 39 in the First Schedule. (7) After interrogation the immigration officer may, upon fulfillment of bail conditions, release the suspect by filling in security bond form set out as TIF. 40 in the First Schedule.”. Deletion of regulation 40 Amendment of First Schedule

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Schedule to acknowledge receipt of

§ 13The principal Regulations are amended byAmendment

This section amends the principal Regulations by deleting regulation 40.

13. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting regulation 40.

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§ 14The principal Regulations are amended in theAmendment

This provision adds Form TIF.31, a warrant of detention form, to the First Schedule immediately after Form TIF.30.

14. The principal Regulations are amended in the First Schedule by adding immediately after Form TIF. 30, the following: TIF. 31 WARRANT OF DETENTION THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ___________ (Made under regulation 22A) ___________ Police Station Incharge /Prison Officer Incharge of ______________________________ The undermentioned suspect person(s) is/are subject to an order of extradition or prohibited immigrant notice or deportation order issued pursuant to Ssection 17(4) of the Immigration Act, Cap. 54

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§ 1_____________________________________________Provision

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§ 2_____________________________________________Provision

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§ 3______________________________________________Amendment

The immigration authority can direct a carrier to remove a refused entrant from Tanzania, and the carrier must pay the compliance costs.

3.______________________________________________ We request your station to detain the aforementioned person(s) pending his/her/their removal outside the country. Name and Rank: ___________ ________________________ Signature of the Immigration Officer Police/Prison Officer Date:_________________________ Name and Rank_____________ ____________________________ Signature of the Date:____________________________ 6 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) TIF. 32 Photo REMOVAL OF PROHIBITED OR ANY OTHER REFUSED IMMIGRANT THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA __________ (Made under regulation 26(4)) ____________ or the Vehicle) owner/Agent/of (Ship/Aircraft/Vessel/Train To ........................................................ (Mention the Owner/Agent) Take notice that, the under mentioned person whose picture is fixed above has been refused to enter in the United Republic of Tanzania. This person arrived on (date) .................. at …………………. (Point of Entry) by ............................. (time) Flight/Vessel/Vehicle/Train/Ship Registration Number ....................... from the City and State of ....................................... Passenger: ............................................................................................... Passport No: ................................................................................. Date/Place of Birth: ........................................................................... Nationality: ......................................................................................... Dependants: .......................................................................................... Under the ground(s) that he/she ...................................................... REMOVAL DIRECTIVES: The Commissioner General of Immigration Services hereby directs you to remove the person named herein above. The holder was refused an entry to the United Republic of Tanzania and the incoming carrier has been instructed to remove him/her from the territory of this State on flight number ........................., departing to ........................ at ............. (time) on ....................... (date). B: The costs for complying with these directives shall be borne by you according to sections 22, 23, 26, and 45(4) of the Immigration Act, Cap. 54. Date........................................ Time ...................................... .............................................................................. 7 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) Commissioner General of Immigration Services TIF. 33 RESIDENCE PERMIT ENROLLMENT NOTIFICATION THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA __________ (Made under regulation 33A) __________ Applicant’s Name:…………………………………………………………. Home Adress:………………………………………………………………. Dear ………………………………………….. Re: Residence Permit Enrollment Notification An Enrollment Notification is hereby issued to notify you that, your application to reside in the United Republic of Tanzania has been granted from ……………………… to …………………... The Residence Permit Notification is attached herewith, You are kindly requested to report at any Regional Immigration Office in order to undergo immigration enrollment. The information contained in the notification may be required by Visa processing section, airline companies and airport authorities. In case of any inquiry kindly contact us through the following e-mail: permittanzania@immigration.go.tz, NOTE THAT, THIS NOTICE IS NOT TO BE USED IN LIEU OF RESIDENCE PERMIT, Regards, …………………………. Commissioner General of Immigration Services RESIDENCE PERMIT NOTIFICATION BAR CODE SHOULD BE THE "APP ID" Applicant picture

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§ 1Application DetailsAmendment

This section lists application details fields for the applicant, including name, date of birth, place of birth, nationality, and passport number.

1. Application Details: Applicant Name: Date of Birth: Place of Birth: Nationality: Passport Number: 8 Immigration (Amendment) Employer/company or GN. NO. 428 (Contd.)

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§ 2Application DetailsProvision

This section lists application details fields such as institution name, fee paid, application ID, and control number.

2. Application Details: Name institution: Fee Paid: of App Id : Control No:

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§ 3Permit DetailsProvision

This section lists permit details fields: class of resident permit, date of issue, and date of expiry.

3.Permit Details: Class of Resident Permit: Date of Issue: Date of Expire:

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§ 4Names and Particular of DependantsProvision

This section is a form-style heading for recording dependants’ names and particulars.

4.Names and Particular of Dependants. Relationship Age App ID Permit No Names:

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§ 2Section 2Amendment

The person named in the summons must appear before the Immigration Office at the stated date and time and bring the requested documents.

2. CAUTION: THIS ENROLLMENT NOTIFICATION IS NOT TO BE USED IN LIEU OF RESIDENT PERMIT 9 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) TIF. 34 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA SUMMONS ________________ (Made under regulation 35) ________________ To: Mr/Mrs/Ms/Prof/Dr: __________________________ Physical Address:______________________________ Phone No:____________________________________ Passport No:__________________________________ This serves to inform you that you are required to appear without failure on the date and time indicated in this summons before the Immigration Office at ________________ on the day of _________________, 20____at (time) ______________to be interviewed on the immigration related matters. You are further required to bring with you the following documents: ________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ __________________ Signature of Immigration Officer ___________ Title/Rank I,_________________________________, hereby acknowledge to be served with this summons on the _______ day of _________, 20_____ at _______________ hours. ____________ Signature 10 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) TIF. 35 CUSTODY OF A SUSPECT THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ___________________ (Made under regulation 35A(2)) _____________________ Police Station Incharge of ______________________________ The undermentioned person(s) is/are suspect(s) of immigration offence(s) who is/are under investigation pursuant to section 16 of the Immigration Act:

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§ 3______________________________________________Amendment

This form requests that a station keep a person in custody pending further legal action, and it records acknowledgement of receipt or return of documents.

3.______________________________________________ We request your station to place into custody the aforementioned person(s) pending further legal actions. Name and Rank:___________ Name and Rank_____________ ________________________ Signature of the Immigration Officer Date:_________________________ ____________________________ Signature of the Police Officer Date:____________________________ 11 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO RECEIVE/ RETURN DOCUMENT TIF. 36 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ______________ (Made under regulation 35A(3) and (4)) ____________ I __________________ acknowledge receipt/return of the following documents from: _________________ as listed hereunder:

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§ 1__________________________________________________Provision

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§ 2__________________________________________________Provision

2. __________________________________________________

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§ 3__________________________________________________Provision

3. __________________________________________________

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§ 4__________________________________________________Amendment

This is a seizure certificate form for an immigration officer to record a search and the items seized.

4. __________________________________________________ Name of the receiving officer/person ____________________________ Signature _________________ Date ___________ Time __________ Name of returning officer: ________________________________ Place: _______________________________________ Signature: ____________ Date ________________Time___________ 12 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) TIF. 37 SEIZURE CERTIFICATE THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA _________________ (Made under regulation 35A (5)) ____________________ I, __________________________________________________, Immigration Officer of the rank of ________________, do hereby certify that, have conducted a search on the …… day of …………. 20 …. from ………… (hours) to ………….. (hours) at _________________ (place) and the under mentioned items were found in possession of Mr./Mrs./Ms. ________________________________________and therefore seized:

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§ 1____________________________________________________________________Provision

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§ 2____________________________________________________________________Provision

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§ 3____________________________________________________________________Provision

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§ 4____________________________________________________________________Provision

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§ 5____________________________________________________________________Provision

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§ 6____________________________________________________________________Amendment

This form requires an immigration officer to caution a suspect, tells the suspect they do not have to speak unless they choose to, and states the suspect may have legal representation while the statement is recorded.

6.____________________________________________________________________ In the presence of Name ___________________ Signature of the Possessor___________________ Name ___________________ Signature of Witness _______________________ Name of local leader ____________________ Signature____________________ Name of an officer executing the order _______________ Signature __________ Duplicate Passed to the Owner on _________________________________ 13 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) CAUTIONED STATEMENT OF THE SUSPECT PERSON TIF. 38 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA _____________ (Made under regulation 35A (6)) ________________________ PERSONAL PARTICULARS Names__________________________________________________________ Race/Tribe _________________________ Nationality ______________________ Age _____ Sex ______________ Religion ______________________ Occupation Address __________________________________ _______________________ Street _____________________ Ward _____________ Village _____________________ Mobile _________________________ Business Address:______________________ Email ____________________ Name of the Local Leader ______________________ ______________ Place CAUTION: I, __________________________________ an Immigration Officer, of the rank of _____________caution you Mr./Mrs./Ms. _______________________ that you are alleged to have committed the offence of ____________________________ contrary to section ____________ of the _________________________________________ thus you are not obliged to say anything regarding the aforementioned allegation unless by your own free will. If you are willing to give a statement, your statement will be recorded in accordance with section 20 of the Immigration Act, Cap. 54 and sections 10, 57 and 58 of the Criminal Procedure Act, Cap. 20 or sections 34 and 43, of Criminal Procedure Act, No. 7 of 2018 and may be tendered as evidence before the court of law. Further be informed that you have the right to be legally represented by your advocate, a relative or a friend of your own choice to witness the recording of this statement. ____________________________ _________________________ Signature of the Immigration Officer Signature of the Suspect Person Date____________________________ Date______________ RESPONSE TO THE CAUTION: I, _____________________________________________________________, have been cautioned by ____________________________________ that I am alleged to have committed the offence of ________________________ contrary to section _________ of ________________________________ and that I am not obliged to say anything regarding the above mentioned allegation unless by my own free will and that what I am going to state here-in-under may be tendered before the court of law as evidence and that I have been duly informed the right to be represented by an advocate, a relative or a friend of my choice to witness the recording of this statement. ____________________________ ___________________ 14 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) Signature of the Suspect Person Signature of the Witness Date ____________________________ Date ______________ _________________________________ Signature of the Immigration Officer QUESTION: Are you willing to give a statement voluntarily? ANSWER: ______________________________________________________________________ QUESTION: Would you like to give out your statement to me alone, or before your relative or advocate? ANSWER: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature of the Suspect Person ______________________ Signature of the Witness __________________________ Signature of the Immigration Officer Place where the statement was taken _____________________________________ Date_______________ Time when the Interview Started ______________________ CAUTIONED STATEMENT ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ NOTE: All alterations of statement should be initialed, no blank spaces should be left, names to be written in block capital. __________________________ Signature of the Suspect Person _____________________ Signature of the Witness Date ______________________ Date _______________ _____________________ Signature of the Immigration Officer 15 Immigration (Amendment) GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Date _______________ Continuation of Statement of: __________________________________________ I, ____________________________________________, confirm that I have read the statement of ____ pages and that are correct and accurate. Signature______________________ Place___________________________________ I, _________________________________________, being a translator, confirm that I have translated the statement of the Suspect Person correctly and diligently. Signature ________________ Place ___________________ that I, _________________________________________, an Immigration Officer, hereby of confirm _____________________________________________________ pages _____________ correctly and accurately as per Section ______________ of the Criminal Procedure Act (Cap. 20) statement of recorded have this I Signature of Immigration Officer __________________________________________ Time when the interview ended: __________________________________________ Place _________________________________________________________________ 16 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) TIF. 39 WITNESS STATEMENT FORM THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ____________ (Made under regulation 35A(6)) ______________ IMMIGRATION No______________________________________________________ CASE FILE Statement Mr/Mrs/Ms_______________________________Occupation_________________ Race/Tribe/Nationality Religion__________Age____________ Address __________________________ Telephone House_______Office/Work_____________________ Mobile____________________________Others_________________________________ ______ :Business (in full) _____________________ Address: Home (in full) ____________________________ No.______________________ of DECLARATION UNDER SECTION 34B(2)(c) OF THE EVIDENCE ACT, CAP. 6 OR SECTION 34(1)(c) OF THE ZANZIBAR EVIDENCE ACT, NO, 9 OF 2016 ____________________________________________________________hereby I, declare this statement (consisting of ______ pages each signed by me) is true to the best of my knowledge and belief and I make it knowing that if it is tendered in evidence, I shall be liable to prosecution for perjury if I have willfully stated in it anything, which I know to be false or do not believe to be true. Made at ____________ Time __________________________________ (Place) _____________________ On the ________________Day of __________________________ (Signed) ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Statement Continuation of_________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ of Recording Signature_____________________________________________________ Complainant’s/Witness’s Signature________________________________________________________________ Officer’s 17 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) I, __________________________________of rank of_____________________(rank of Corporal and above), hereby declare that I have faithfully and accurately recorded the statement of the above named witness_______________________________________as per section 10(3) of the CPA [Cap. 20 RE 2022]. Signed about__________ NOTE: All alterations be initialed; no blank spaces to be left; all names to be written in block capitals. me______________at__________________on_______________at by 18 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA ___________ (Made under regulation 35A(7)) __________ SECURITY BOND FOR THE SUSPECT PERSON TIF. 40 I,____________________________________________, of Postal address _________, an adult and of sound mind, holding Passport/Identity No.____________, mobile no.________________ , a resident of _____________________, house no.____, located at_________________Street/Shehia/Village_________________________, the name of the local leader ____________________,(if employed) the name and address of employee , being alleged to have committed an offence of contrary to willingly and voluntary agree to comply with the conditions of this bail set forth // OR willingly out bail Mr/Mrs/Ms____________________________________________ , holding Passport/ID number________________ who is (relation)_________________ , and is alleged to have committed the offence of _________________________________________ contrary to of_________________________________________________________. voluntarily, and /of I have committed myself to grant my surety and adhere to the conditions of bail to show cause person (specified court) located at _________________________ on (date) ____________time _____________ without undue delay. Immigration suspect the to Office/ I, further, commit that I am ready for legal actions to be taken against me on the breach of the aforementioned conditions: OR I agree for/deposit (specified sum of money) to be forfeited if the suspect person fails/ I fail to appear in court /at the immigration office on the date and time specified. Documents/articles surrendered to the office as surety are:

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§ 2____________________________________________________________________Amendment

2.____________________________________________________________________ 19 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment)

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§ 3____________________________________________________________________Substitution

A business pass holder may enter and stay in Tanzania for business purposes, must report to the nearest immigration office without undue delay, and may not engage in employment or change immigration status.

3.____________________________________________________________________ Bail granted on this _____ day of __________, 20_______________________________ Signature of the surety _____________________ Mobile No.______________________ Signature of the Suspect Person ______________________ Mobile No.______________ Name of the Immigration Officer_____________________________________________ Title__________________________________________________________________ Signature______________________________________________________________ Date__________________________________________________________________ 20 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) TIF. 41 APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS PASS THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA __________ Photo (Made under regulation 20) ____________ of or or (if from Name Family Second Maiden Country different Surname Name……………………………………………………………………………………… ……….. First and Name……………………………………………………………………………………… ………….. Former above)……………………………………………………………………… Usual Residence………………………………………………………………………………… ………….. Nationality………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………. Date of Birth………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………….. Place of Birth………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… Sex……………………………………….. Address at which applicant proposes to stay in Tanzania Region………………………………………………………. District………………………………………………………. Street………………………………………………………... Plot No……………………………………………………… House No…………………………………………………… Mobile Number……………………………………………………………………… Permanent Address…………………………………………………………………………………… Marital Status (Married, Single, Widowed, Divorced)………………………….. Date of Entry…………………………………………………………………………… Date Tanzania………………………………………………………….. Occupation/Profession……………………………………………. Purpose of Entry………………………………………………………….. Duration of Stay……………………………………………………………………….. previous Phone visits of to 21 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) Proposed Point of Entry……………………………………………………………….. Particulars of Passport or Travel Document Passport Number………………………………… Date of Issue……………………………………... Place of Issue……………………………………. Valid Until………………………………………. Reference in the Country Name of host (if any)……………………………………………………. Region………………………………………………. District…………………………………………………… Street………………………………………………….. Plot No…………………………………………………. House Number ……………………………………………. Mobile Phone Number…………………………………… Signature of the Applicant…………………………………………… 22 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) TIF. 42 BUSINESS PASS THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA __________ (Made under regulation 20) ___________ BP………….. Photo of Code No………….. Full Name…………………………………………………………….. Nationality…………………………………………………………….. Passport No……………………………………………………………. Date Date………………………………….. Holder of this Pass is hereby permitted to enter and remain in the United Republic of Tanzania for the period of……………………valid until…………………….for the purpose conducting of business……………………with………………………… Fee No……………………………of…………………..issued at………………. Issue……………………………………………………..Expiry paid……………………………..vide temporarily ERV Contact Address: Name:………………………………………………… Physical Address:………………………………………….. Mobile Phone:……………………Email………………………….. ………………………………………………. Commissioner General of Immigration NOTE: The holder of this Pass should without undue delay report to the nearest Regional or District Immigration Office. The holder of this Pass is not allowed to engage in any employment in the United Republic of Tanzania. No change of immigration status. 23 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) TIF. 43 APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PASS FOR EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY PARTNER STATES THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PHOTO __________ (Made under regulation 21A) ____________ Part I: Personal Information Surname……………………………………………………… Given Names…………………………………………………… Other Names……………………………………………………. Sex………………………………………. Marital Status…………………………… Nationality……………………………….. Date of Birth………………………………. Country of Birth…………………………… Passport Number…………………………… Date of Issue………………………………….. Physical Address Name of the Building/Block/Plot/House No…………………………….. Street…………………………………………. Town/City……………………………………. Mobile………………………………………. Email…………………………………………. Postal Address…………………………………. Part II: Employee Details Profession/Occupation………………………………. Job Title Applied for…………………………………. Academic Qualification (Attach Evidence) …………………………………………. Technical/Professional Qualification (Attach Evidence) ………………………… Period of Employment Contract (Attach Evidence): From………………….to…………. Part III: Employer’s Information Name of Employer………………………………………………. Name of the Building/Block/Plot/House No…………………………….. Street…………………………………………. Town/City……………………………………. Mobile………………………………………. Email…………………………………………. Postal Address…………………………………. Particulars of the Previous Permit (for renewal) Class of Permit………… 24 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) of Business/Consultant/Self-employed Permit Number…………… Date of Issue………………Date of Expiry of the Permit……………. Particulars of the previous applications for permit which were declined Date of Application……………………………. Class…………………………… Reason of Rejection……………… Part IV: Investor and Self-employed Person (Including Consultants) Particulars of the investor and self-employed person applying for the work permit Name person………………………………………… Nature of Business/Service………………………………………………. Capital Sum (money to be invested) (Attach evidence) …………………….. Location of Business………………………………………………. Provide Certificate of Registration for Business/Professional Qualifications Qualifications to support application Academic/Professional …………………………………………… and Technical …………………………………………………….. Details of capital and income available, source of income and present locality of capital) ……………………… Details of any license/ registration required to qualify for the class of permit for which you have applied and proof that you have obtained or will be able to obtain such license and/registration……………………… Part V: Dependants Particulars of the applicant’s dependants (provide legal evidence for your dependants) Name Relationship Date of Birth qualifications qualification experience experience evidence) evidence) (attach (attach and Part VI: Declaration I declare that the foregoing information provided in this form from part I to VI are true to the best of my knowledge. Applicant’s Signature………………………………………………………Date……………………… …………….. Employer’s Signature Date…………………………………………. Stamp………………………………………… and For Official Use Only Work/Entry/Residence Permit Class…………………………………………. Approved for…………………..month(s)/Year (s)…………………………….. Not Approved ……………………………………………………… Date……………………………………Signature…………………………………….. 25 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) TIF. 44 SPECIAL PASS FOR EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY PARTNER STATES THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA PHOTO __________ (Made under regulation 21A ____________ Mr./Mrs./Miss/Dr./Prof./………………………………of…………………………………. .(Address) holder of this pass is hereby permitted to live in Tanzania and remain therein for a period of……………………from the date of issue hereof for the purpose of…………………………………………. Date of issue…………………………………….20…….. FEE:………………………………….received vide ERV. No…………………………… of………………….20….issued at…………………………. ……………………………………….. Commissioner General of Immigration ” Deletion and substitution of Second Schedule “

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Part

Schedule

§ 15The principal Regulations are amended by deleting theSubstitution

This section replaces the Second Schedule with new residence permit and pass fees, eligibility categories, and issuance-status rules.

15. The principal Regulations are amended by deleting the Second Schedule and substituting for it the following: 26 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) _________ SECOND SCHEDULE ________ (Made under regulations 4(1), 4A and 8(2)) ___________ RESIDENCE PERMIT AND PASS FEES, ISSUANCE STATUS AND REQUIREMENTS RESIDENCE PERMIT CLASS “A” PER MIT COD ES ELIGIBI LITY RESIDENCE PERMIT CATEGORIE S AS PER SECTOR/OCC UPATION A-1 Professional Artist Investor by Sharehol der and Director of a company / institutio n registere d relevant authority who is intending to invest in artisanshi p/ professio nal Artist. The company minimu m investme nt capital FEES IN USD FEES FOR DIASPORA IN USD FEES FOR CITIZ ENS OF EAC IN USD 1,000 500 RE- ENTRY P ASS FOR EACH APPLICA NT AND DEPEND ANT IN USD 50 27 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) A-2 Diaspora Investors be should not below the minimu m capital stipulate d in the Investme nt Act or any other written laws. Sharehol der and Director of a company / institutio n whose nationalit of y origin was Tanzania and subseque ntly renounce and d acquired another nationalit y. The company minimu m investme nt capital should not below the minimu m capital stipulate d in the be - - 1,000 50 28 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) A-3 Other sector/ Industry Investors A-4 Refugee Investors Investme nt Act or any other written laws. Sharehol der and Director of a company /institutio n who is intending to invest in any other sector/ Industry. The company minimu m investme nt capital should not be below the minimu m capital stipulate d in the Investme nt Act or any other written laws. Sharehol der and Director of a company / institutio n who has a refugee status 3,000 1,500 50 1500 1500 50 29 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) B-1 Specific employment by specific employer B-2 Specific employment by specific employer (Diaspora) B-3 Specific employment by specific employer (Short Term Residence Permit) Persons who have been offered specific employm ent by specific employer and have the required qualificat ions and experien ce A person who is a Diaspora and has been offered specific employm ent by specific employer and has the required qualificat ions and experien ce Persons who have been offered specific employm ent by specific employer for the 2,000 500 50 - - 500 50 500 250 250 50 30 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) B-4 Specific employment by specific employer (Refugees) RESI DEN CE PER MIT CLA SS “C” C-1 Researchers period of not more than 6 months and have the required qualificat ions and experien ce Persons who have been offered specific employm ent by specific employer who have a refugee status. Persons who have been approved a by compete nt authority to conduct Research in the country 500 500 500 50 500 250 250 50 31 Immigration (Amendment) GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) C-2 Retired persons C-3 Approved religions activities (missionaries) C-4 Winding up affairs C-5 Volunteers Persons who retired in Tanzania or outside Tanzania and have an assured income to sustain them and their dependen ts. Their age must from be 55 and above. Persons engaged in religious activities approved by Governm ent (mission aries) A person who previousl y held a residence permit desiring to wind his up affairs Person engaged in non- remunera ted activities on 500 250 250 50 200 100 100 50 200 100 100 50 200 100 100 50 32 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) C-6 Medical treatment C-7 NGOs Employees C-8 Parties Witnesses Courts Tribunals and in and C-9 Interns C-10 Professional Artists in volunteer basis Persons attending medical treatment at recognise d hospitals or medical institutio ns Persons employe d NGOs with Charitabl e Certificat e Persons attending Courts and Tribunals as parties and witnesses to various cases A person engaged in non- remunera ted activities as an Intern A person employe d as a Professio nal Artist 200 100 100 50 500 250 250 50 500 250 250 50 200 100 100 50 500 250 250 50 C-11 Buyer of a real Persons 250 250 50 500 33 Immigration (Amendment) GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) estate C-12 Refugees C-13 Others who buy houses in real estate business but are not entitled to available categorie s of permits to stay in the United Republic . A person who qualifies for any category of Residenc e Permit Class C but has a refugee status. Any other person whose qualificat ion is not stated under Class C category but is eligible to a residence permit Gratis Gratis Gratis Gratis 500 250 250 50 RESIDENCE PERMIT CLASS “B” 34 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) RESIDENCE PERMIT ISSUANCE STATUS Issuance status is designed to recognize and differentiate new applicants versus existing holders of Residence Permit; and to create uniformity in decision making among Immigration Officers in Residence Permit Section. Residence Permit Issuance status is as follows:

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§ 1First Grant (FG) - For first applicationProvision

This section is titled “First Grant (FG) - For first application.”

1. First Grant (FG) - For first application.

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§ 2Returnee (RT) - For applicant who is re-joining his previous institution/Provision

This provision defines a “Returnee (RT)” as an applicant re-joining a previous institution or company after more than 3 years away.

2. Returnee (RT) - For applicant who is re-joining his previous institution/ company after more than 3 years of absence.

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§ 3Second Grant (SG) - For applicant changing from one category of residence toProvision

This section concerns a second grant for an applicant changing from one residence category to another.

3. Second Grant (SG) - For applicant changing from one category of residence to another e.g. from Class B to Class A in same institution/company.

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§ 4Replacement (RPL) - For applicant renewing his application after expirationProvision

This section is about replacement for an applicant renewing an application after it has expired.

4. Replacement (RPL) - For applicant renewing his application after expiration.

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§ 5Re-Grant 1(RG1) - applicant changing from one institution to another in theProvision

This section describes Re-Grant 1 (RG1) for an applicant changing from one institution to another within the same residence class.

5. Re-Grant 1(RG1) - applicant changing from one institution to another in the same residence class, e.g. from Class A to Class A.

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§ 6Re-Grant 2(RG2) - applicant changing from one institution to another intoProvision

This section refers to RG2 applicants changing from one institution to another into a different residence class, such as from Class B to Class A.

6. Re-Grant 2(RG2) - applicant changing from one institution to another into different residence class, e.g. from Class B to Class A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT CLASS “A” (FG, SG, RT, RG1, RG2 & RPL)

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§ 1Dully filled online application formProvision

The provision refers to a duly filled online application form.

1. Dully filled online application form;

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§ 3Work Permit issued by the Labor Commissioner (Tanzania Mainland orProvision

Section heading referring to a work permit issued by the Labor Commissioner.

3. Work Permit issued by the Labor Commissioner (Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar);

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§ 4A Copy of applicant Passport (With validity of not less than six months)Provision

The applicant must provide a copy of a passport that is valid for at least six months.

4. A Copy of applicant Passport (With validity of not less than six months);

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§ 5National Passport of a dependant, if anyProvision

Heading for the rule about a dependant’s national passport, if any.

5. National Passport of a dependant, if any;

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§ 7Registration Certificates from Relevant Authorities (in case the BusinessProvision

This section concerns registration certificates from relevant authorities when a business requires authorisation from a specific regulatory authority.

7. Registration Certificates from Relevant Authorities (in case the Business requires Authorisation from specific Regulatory Authority);

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§ 8Certificate of Incentive (in case the business or project has been registered withProvision

This section is about a Certificate of Incentive for a business or project registered with TIC, ZIPA, or EPZA.

8. 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);

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§ 9Memorandum and Articles of Association or Extract from Registrar showingProvision

This item requires a memorandum and articles of association, or an extract from the Registrar, showing the company’s shareholders, share distribution, and nominal capital.

9. Memorandum and Articles of Association or Extract from Registrar showing Company shareholders, share distribution and nominal capital of the company;

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§ 10Certificate of incorporation or Certificate of compliance or Certificate ofProvision

This provision lists types of certificates: incorporation, compliance, registration, business name registration, and change of name.

10. Certificate of incorporation or Certificate of compliance or Certificate of Registration or Business Name Registration or Certificate of change of name;

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§ 12Certificate of registration for Tax payers (TIN)Provision

This section is about the certificate of registration for taxpayers (TIN).

12. Certificate of registration for Tax payers (TIN);

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§ 14Lease agreement or Certificate of OccupancyProvision

Section title: “Lease agreement or Certificate of Occupancy.”

14. Lease agreement or Certificate of Occupancy;

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§ 15Evidence of capital and Financial statement for replacementProvision

This section concerns evidence of capital and a financial statement for replacement.

15. Evidence of capital and Financial statement for replacement;

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§ 16Current Directors and shareholders of a company from BRELA/ZBPRAProvision

This section is titled about current directors and shareholders of a company from BRELA/ZBPRA.

16. Current Directors and shareholders of a company from BRELA/ZBPRA;

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§ 17Current Immigration status of an applicantProvision

This section concerns the current immigration status of an applicant.

17. Current Immigration status of an applicant;

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§ 18Current Immigration status of other shareholdersProvision

This section concerns the current immigration status of other shareholders.

18. Current Immigration status of other shareholders;

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§ 19Employment Contract of local employeesProvision

Section 19 is titled “Employment Contract of local employees.”

19. Employment Contract of local employees;

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§ 20Previous Original Class A permit (in case of renewal or replacement)Provision

This section is about a previous original Class A permit when a permit is being renewed or replaced.

20. Previous Original Class A permit (in case of renewal or replacement);

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§ 21Letter of no objection (if the applicant has shifted from another company)Provision

This section is about a letter of no objection when the applicant has shifted from another company.

21. Letter of no objection (if the applicant has shifted from another company);

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§ 22Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV), where necessaryAmendment

This provision is titled “Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV), where necessary.”

22. Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV), where necessary; 35 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment)

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§ 24Any other documents or requirements as may be directed by the CommissionerProvision

The Commissioner General of Immigration may direct additional documents or requirements for this residence permit category, and the company’s minimum investment capital must not be below the minimum capital set by the Investment Act or other written laws.

24. Any other documents or requirements as may be directed by the Commissioner General of Immigration. NB: The company minimum investment capital should not be below the minimum capital stipulated in the Investment Act or any other written laws. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT CLASS “B” (FG, SG, RT, RG1, RG2 & RPL)

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§ 3Work Permit issued by the Labour Commissioner (Tanzania Mainland orProvision

This section concerns work permits issued by the Labour Commissioner for Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar.

3. Work Permit issued by the Labour Commissioner (Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar);

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§ 4A Copy of applicant Passport (With validity of not less than six month)Provision

The applicant must provide a copy of their passport, and it must be valid for at least six months.

4. A Copy of applicant Passport (With validity of not less than six month);

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§ 8Certified copies of the Academic CertificatesProvision

Section 8 is titled “Certified copies of the Academic Certificates.”

8. Certified copies of the Academic Certificates;

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§ 9Official translation of documents/certificates in case they are written inProvision

This section covers official translation of documents or certificates when they are written in a language other than English or Kiswahili.

9. Official translation of documents/certificates in case they are written in languages other than English or Kiswahili;

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§ 10Job description for the expatriate/employeeProvision

This section concerns the job description for an expatriate or employee.

10. Job description for the expatriate/employee;

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§ 12Previous Original Class B permit (in case of renewal or replacement)Provision

This section concerns a previous Original Class B permit when a permit is being renewed or replaced.

12. Previous Original Class B permit (in case of renewal or replacement);

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§ 13Organization structure of the companyProvision

13. Organization structure of the company;

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§ 14Registration of certificates from professional boards/institutions, whereProvision

This provision concerns registration of certificates from professional boards or institutions where necessary.

14. Registration of certificates from professional boards/institutions, where necessary;

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§ 16Certificate of incorporation or Certificate of compliance or Certificate ofProvision

This section lists several types of certificates: incorporation, compliance, registration, business name registration, and change of name.

16. Certificate of incorporation or Certificate of compliance or Certificate of Registration or Business Name Registration or Certificate of change of name;

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§ 17Certificate of registration of tax payer (TIN)Provision

This section is titled “Certificate of registration of tax payer (TIN)”.

17. Certificate of registration of tax payer (TIN);

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§ 18Letter of no objection (if the applicant has shifted from another company)Provision

Section 18 concerns a letter of no objection when the applicant has shifted from another company.

18. Letter of no objection (if the applicant has shifted from another company);

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§ 20Current Directors and shareholders of a company from BRELA/ZBPRAProvision

This section is titled “Current Directors and shareholders of a company from BRELA/ZBPRA.”

20. Current Directors and shareholders of a company from BRELA/ZBPRA;

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§ 21Current Immigration status of an applicantProvision

This section is titled “Current Immigration status of an applicant.”

21. Current Immigration status of an applicant;

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§ 22Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV), where necessaryProvision

This section is titled “Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV), where necessary.”

22. Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV), where necessary;

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§ 24Any other documents or requirements as may be directed by the CommissionerProvision

The Commissioner General of Immigration may direct additional documents or requirements for a Class C permit.

24. Any other documents or requirements as may be directed by the Commissioner General of Immigration. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS “C” PERMIT (FG, SG, RT, RG1, RG2 & RPL)

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§ 2Covering letter from institution, if anyAmendment

A covering letter from an institution may be included, if any.

2. Covering letter from institution, if any; 36 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment)

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§ 3Work Permit issued by the Labour Commissioner (Tanzania Mainland orProvision

This item refers to a work permit from the Labour Commissioner, or an exemption letter from the relevant authority for missionaries, volunteers, and NGO employees.

3. Work Permit issued by the Labour Commissioner (Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar), or Exemption letter from Relevant authority (For Missionaries, Volunteer and NGOs employees);

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§ 4Certificate of incorporation or Certificate of compliance or Certificate ofProvision

This section lists certificate types: incorporation, compliance, registration, business name registration, and change of name.

4. Certificate of incorporation or Certificate of compliance or Certificate of Registration or Business Name Registration or Certificate of change of name;

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§ 5A Copy of applicant Passport (With validity of not less than six months)Provision

The applicant must provide a copy of the passport, and the passport must be valid for at least six months.

5. A Copy of applicant Passport (With validity of not less than six months);

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§ 6National Passport of a dependant, if anyProvision

Heading for a rule about the national passport of a dependant, if any.

6. National Passport of a dependant, if any;

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§ 8Previous Original Class C permit (in case of renewal or replacement)Provision

Section heading about a Previous Original Class C permit for renewal or replacement.

8. Previous Original Class C permit (in case of renewal or replacement);

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§ 9Letter of no objection for holders of residence permits shifting to newProvision

This section concerns a letter of no objection for holders of residence permits who are shifting to a new institution, where applicable.

9. Letter of no objection for holders of residence permits shifting to new Institution, where applicable;

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§ 10Current Immigration status of an applicantProvision

This section is titled “Current Immigration status of an applicant.”

10. Current Immigration status of an applicant;

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§ 11Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV), where necessaryProvision

This section concerns a Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV) where necessary.

11. Physical Verification Visit Report (PVV), where necessary;

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§ 13Any other documents or requirements as may be directed by the CommissionerProvision

The Commissioner General of Immigration may direct additional documents or requirements.

13. Any other documents or requirements as may be directed by the Commissioner General of Immigration. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT CLASS “C” RESEARCHERS

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§ 1Research permit from relevant authorityProvision

This section concerns a research permit from the relevant authority.

1. Research permit from relevant authority.

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§ 4Letter of introduction from the relevant university/college/instituteProvision

This section is titled “Letter of introduction from the relevant university/college/institute” and refers to retired persons.

4. Letter of introduction from the relevant university/college/institute. RETIRED PERSONS

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§ 3Surrendering of previous Residence Permit, for those who retired in TanzaniaProvision

This section concerns surrendering a previous residence permit for people who retired in Tanzania.

3. Surrendering of previous Residence Permit, for those who retired in Tanzania.

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§ 4Evidence of place of residenceProvision

This section is titled “Evidence of place of residence” and mentions missionaries.

4. Evidence of place of residence. MISSIONARIES

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§ 1Ordination certificate for missionary priestProvision

This section is about an ordination certificate for a missionary priest.

1. Ordination certificate for missionary priest.

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§ 3Missionary contractProvision

Section heading: “Missionary contract — winding up of affairs.”

3. Missionary contract. WINDING UP OF AFFAIRS

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§ 3Official letter explaining reasons for winding upProvision

This section is titled “Official letter explaining reasons for winding up” and mentions volunteers.

3. Official letter explaining reasons for winding up. VOLUNTEERS

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§ 2Job descriptionAmendment

Section heading only; it identifies a job description section in an immigration amendment document.

2. Job description. MEDICAL TREATMENT 37 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment)

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§ 1Medical report from Government Hospital or Referral Hospital or any otherProvision

A medical report is to come from a Government Hospital, Referral Hospital, or another recognised hospital.

1. Medical report from Government Hospital or Referral Hospital or any other recognised Hospital;

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§ 2Physical address in Tanzania during treatmentProvision

Section title: “Physical address in Tanzania during treatment,” with a reference to NGOs employees.

2. Physical address in Tanzania during treatment. NGOs EMPLOYEES

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§ 3Evidence of activities of NGOs from relevant authoritiesProvision

This section is titled about evidence of NGO activities from relevant authorities.

3. Evidence of activities of NGOs from relevant authorities. PARTIES AND WITNESSES IN COURTS AND TRIBUNALS

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§ 1Evidence of case before the courtProvision

A section titled “Evidence of case before the court” is shown, and it mentions interns.

1. Evidence of case before the court. INTERNS

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§ 1Letter of Approval from host institutionProvision

This section is titled “Letter of Approval from host institution.”

1. Letter of Approval from host institution.

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§ 3Letter of approval from Ministry responsible for educationProvision

This section is about a letter of approval from the Ministry responsible for education for a professional artist.

3. Letter of approval from Ministry responsible for education. PROFESSIONAL ARTIST

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§ 1Letter of approval from relevant authority/institutionProvision

A letter of approval from the relevant authority or institution is required.

1. Letter of approval from relevant authority/institution.

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§ 2Certificate of registration of tax payer (TIN)Provision

Section title: Certificate of registration of tax payer (TIN).

2. Certificate of registration of tax payer (TIN).

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§ 6Curriculum VitaeProvision

This section is titled “Curriculum Vitae” and refers to buyers of real estate.

6. Curriculum Vitae. BUYERS OF REAL ESTATE

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§ 1Police Clearance from country of origin/place of residenceProvision

This section is titled “Police Clearance from country of origin/place of residence.”

1. Police Clearance from country of origin/place of residence.

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§ 2Letter of recommendation/qualification from Zanzibar Investment PromotionProvision

A recommendation/qualification letter is required from Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority for Zanzibar cases or Tanzania Investment Centre for Mainland cases, and proof must show the purchased property is worth at least USD 100,000.

2. Letter of recommendation/qualification from Zanzibar Investment Promotion Authority for the case of Zanzibar and Tanzania Investment Centre for the case of Mainland. Proof that the value of the purchased property is not less than USD $ 100,000.

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§ 5Tax clearance from relevant institution(s)Provision

This section is about tax clearance requirements for refugees applying for residence permits Class A, B, C, and passes.

5. Tax clearance from relevant institution(s). SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR REFUGEES FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT CLASS A, B, C AND PASSES

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§ 1Clearance from the Tanzania Refugee Services DepartmentProvision

This section is about clearance from the Tanzania Refugee Services Department.

1. Clearance from the Tanzania Refugee Services Department.

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§ 2Refugee Status IdentificationAmendment

This section lists sector-specific registrations, certificates, and authorisations needed for certain businesses and describes several immigration pass categories and fees.

2. Refugee Status Identification. 38 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FROM SECTORS SECTOR REGISTRATION BODY REQUIREMENT Company investing in Food TBS/ZBS Certificate Drug sector Company Investing in Construction Company Investing in Engineering Consultancy Pharmacy Council and TMDA/ZDFA authorization CRB/AEQRB Certificate ERB/ AEQRB Certificate Company Investing in Insurance TIRA/ZIC authorisation Company Investing in Financial Activities BOT Clearance Certificate Tour Operators Tour Operator License Ministry responsible for Tourism from Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar AGRICULTURE&LIVESTOCK Ministry responsible Export Licence Education Health for Agriculture and livestock from Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar Ministry of Education from Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar Ministry of Health from Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar Registration Certificate Registration Certificate Airport Ground Handing Services TAA Registration Certificate 39 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Air Service Operators Radio, TV and telecom companies Timber/Logs Exporters Mining Quantity Surveyors Immigration (Amendment) TCAA TCRA License Registration Certificate Registration Certificate Mining License License Ministry responsible for forest from Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar Ministry responsible for Mining from Tanzania Mainland or Zanzibar Architects and Quantity Surveyors Registration Board/ AEQRB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONS PROFFESSION DOCUMENT Engineers Doctors Quantity Surveyors Nurses Accountants Lawyers Hunters Insurers Intern Banking Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Certificate Practising Certificate License Authorisation Introductory letter BOT Clearance 40 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) Lecturers (Dr. and Professors) TCU Clearance Teachers Teaching License FEE FOR TANZANI AN EAC CITIZE NS (USD) NON- EAST AFRI CAN (USD ) Gratis - - DESCRIPTION MATRIX PAS S CO DE PASS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS BORDER PASS Any of the following: (i) Introduction letter from local leader. (ii) Any identity. (iii) Proof of residence within the locality. Issued to Tanzanians citizens living around borders, whose visits do not extend beyond the distance of 10kms from the entry- Points (The Authority has a discretionary power to extend the distance depending on the nature of the area around the Borders). BoP BP Issued to a person who seeks to enter or remain in the Republic United from visa abolition the countries purpose of temporarily conducting business, profession assignment trade, or for 200 Not Applica ble BUSINESS PASS (i) Applicant’s valid Passport (ii) Company - Documents, TIN, VAT, Certificate of Incentive, where applicable (iii) Application letter DEPENDANT PASS 41 Immigration (Amendment) (i) Registered Marriage Certificate/ Memorandum of marriage, (ii) Dependant’s Passport (iii) Applicant’s passport/ National ID (i) Birth /Adoption Certificate (ii) Dependant’s Passport (iii) Applicant’s 200,000 Tshs (For Fee and Re-entry) - 200,000 Tshs (For Fee and Re-entry) passport / National ID/RP - - - 300 550 - - 300 55 0 (i) Testimonial Certificates (ii) Dependant’s Passport (iii) Applicant’s Passport /National ID - - 200,000 Tshs (For Fee and Re-entry) - 300 550 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) DP- 1 (a) Dependant married to Tanzania citizen (Spouse) (b) Dependant to married resident (Spouse) DP- 2 DP- 3 (a) Dependant of a Tanzania citizen below the age of 18 (CHILD) (b) Dependant of a Tanzania resident below the age of 18 (CHILD) (a) A 60 years old or above dependant parent of Tanzania citizen a (b) A 60 years old above or dependant parent of Tanzania resident a (a) DP- 4 Near relative of a Tanzania citizen (i) Testimonial Certificates Dependant’s Passport (ii) 200,000 Tshs (For Fee and Re-entry) - - (b) Near relative of a Tanzania resident (iii) Applicant’s passport copy/National ID (iv) Any other Document as may be required - 300 550 EC-1 Ambassador/H igh (i) Passport (ii) Certification from - Gratis Grati s EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE 42 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Commissioner EC-2 Diplomats EC-3 Dependants of EC-1 & EC-2 EC-4 NGOs, expatriates and private entities working in collaboration with the Government Immigration (Amendment) - - - the Ministry responsible for foreign affairs Passport (i) (ii) Certification from the Ministry responsible for foreign affairs Passport (i) (ii) Certification from the Ministry responsible for foreign affairs (i) Passport (ii) A work Permit approved by the Labor Commissioner (iii) CV and other credentials (iv) Holders passport size photograph (v) A letter of Gratis Grati s Gratis Grati s Gratis Grati s LP Aircraft/ Vessel/ ship crew exemption from the President’s Office Establishment or Ministry responsible for finance for Zanzibar LANDING PASS (i) Crew membership card or any other identity issued by the Captain (ii) Crew manifest MIGRANT PASS - Gratis Grati s MGP-1 Persons of (i) Recommendati - Tshs. Tshs. 43 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) MGP-2 African descents from bordering countries who migrated into the United Republic before the year 1972 for various reasons and has been continuously living in the United Republic without having a passport or an identification document of any other country Descendants to persons of African descent from bordering countries who migrated into the United Republic before the year 1972 for various reasons and has been continuously living in the United Republic without having a passport or an identification document of any other country 10,000 10,00 0 on letter from local government authorities (ii) Evidence of presence in Tanzania since 1972 Tshs. 10,000 Tshs. 10,00 0 - (i) Recommendation letter from local Government Authorities (ii) Evidence of Parents’ presence in Tanzania since 1972 (iii) Copy of parent’s migrant pass 44 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) Pass issued to foreigners who have obtained Tanzania Residence Permit or Pass RE-ENTRY PASS (i) Residence Permit or Pass issued (ii) Application letter, where applicable - 50 50 SEASONAL MIGRANT PASS SMGP-1 A pass issued to any person from bordering countries who is employed by registered company for seasonal activity SMGP-2 A pass issued to any person from bordering countries who is employed by individual for seasonal activity - - (i) Travel document (ii) Employer’s letter (iii) Letter from local government authority (iv) Company’s documents (i) Travel document (ii) Employer’s letter (iii) Letter from local government authority (iv) Employer’s identification documents Tsh. 50,000 for 3 months and Tsh. 100,00 0 for 6 months Tsh. 30,000 for 3 months and Tsh. 60,000 for 6 months Tsh. 50,00 0 for 3 mont hs and Tsh. 100,0 00 for 6 mont hs Tsh. 30,00 0 for 3 mont hs and Tsh. 60,00 0 for 6 mont hs SPECIAL PASS FOR EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY PARTNER STATES SP-1 issued any Is to person (i) Passport (ii) Current immigration 45 - 100 - GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) status (iii) Application letter (i) Passpo - 100 rt (ii) Compa ny Documen ts, TIN, VAT, Certificat e of Incentive, where applicable (iii) Applic ation letter SP-2 the the issued any from East African Communi ty Partner States who has secured employm ent. Is to person from East African Communi ty who is temporari ly conductin g business, trade, professio n assignme nt for a period of not more than ninety days. or - Gratis SP-3 issued a Is to dependan t of SP-1, or SP-2 SP-3 (i) Passport of the Applicant (ii) Passport of the Dependant (iii) Evidence of relationship between the Dependant and Applicant. (iv) Current Immigratio n Status of 46 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) 600 600 - 600 600 the Dependant and Applicant. INTERIM PASS (iv) Passport (v) Current immigration status (vi) Evidence of pending immigration formality (vii) Application letter (i) Passport (ii) Current immigration status (iii) Evidence of pending immigration formality (iv) Application letter (i) Passport 47 Free Free IP-1 IP-2 IP-3 is such is to a Is issued to a foreigner in order to afford an him opportunity of making an inquiry for the of purpose determining whether person entitled residence permit or otherwise entitled to remain in the United Republic under the Act or Regulations or determine such person’s immigration status. Is issued to a foreigner in order to afford him a reasonable opportunity of applying for and obtaining a residence permit or a pass than an Interim Pass or of completing any immigration formality Dependants of Immigration (Amendment) GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) IP-1 and IP-2 IP-4 STP-1 STP-2 Is issued to a in foreigner to order his legalise immigration status. A person admitted as a student in an approved training establishment in the United Republic who is above the age of majority A person admitted as a student in an approved training establishment in the United Republic who is below the age of majority STP-3 Children below the age of majority engaging in home (ii) Current immigration status of the applicant (iii) Evidence of pending immigration formality (iv) Application letter (i) Passport (ii) Current immigration status STUDENT PASS (i) Admission letter (ii) Evidence of sponsorship/ scholarship (iii) Passport (i) Admission letter (ii) Copy of valid Residence permit/ Pass of parent or guardian, if applicable (iii) Birth certificate of the child (iv) Passport of parent (i) Copy of valid Residence permit /Pass of parent or guardian 48 - 600 600 - Gratis 250 - Gratis 150 - Gratis 150 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) Schooling (ii) Birth STP-4 Students from EAC partner states, studying in an approved training establishment certificate of the child (iii) Parent’s passport / National ID (iv) Passport of the child (v) Proof of study (i) Admission letter (ii) Evidence of sponsorship/ scholarship (iii) Parent consent if under guardianship (iv) Birth certificates (v) Passport of parent and student IN-TRANSIT PASS - Gratis - TRP A Person who enters for the purpose of passing through United Republic another destination the to (i) Applicants - Gratis 30 passport (ii) Onward ticket to a destination country to be visited, where applicable (iii) Application letter, where applicable RESIDENCE PERMITS AND PASSES REPRINT FEES FEES IN USD CATEGORY CLASS A B C Dependent Pass FOR EAC MEMBER IN USD 300 200 50 50 Tshs - - - 100,000/= (For Tanzanian A* B* C* D-1 300 200 50 50 49 GN. NO. 428 (Contd.) Immigration (Amendment) D-2 Student Pass Migrant Pass Seasonal Migrant STP-1 STP-2 Seasonal-1 Seasonal-2 *All categories of Class A, B and C 25 20 20 - - - Citizen Dependant) 100,000/=(For Tanzanian Citizen Dependant) - - 10,000 50,000 30,000 25 - - - - - REQUIREMENTS FOR REPRINT OF PERMITS OR PASSES (a) Lost Permits or Passes

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§ 3Application LetterProvision

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3. Application Letter. (b) Damaged or Mutilated Permit or Pass

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§ 2Affidavit regarding damage or mutilationProvision

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2. Affidavit regarding damage or mutilation.

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§ 3Damaged Permit or Pass (If available)Provision

This section is about damaged permits or passes, including wrongly printed ones.

3. Damaged Permit or Pass (If available). (c)Wrongly Printed Permit or Pass

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§ 2Surrendered Permit or Pass.”Provision

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2. Surrendered Permit or Pass.” Dodoma 16th June, 2023 HAMAD Y. MASAUNI, Minister for Home Affairs 50

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