Tanzania
Corporate Guide

Are there different classes of work permits in Tanzania?

The categories of work permits include:

• Class A: issued to a foreign investor who is self-employed
• Class B: issued to a non-citizen in possession of a prescribed profession
• Class C: issued to a non-citizen who is in possession of such other profession
• Class D: issued to a non-citizen employed or engaged in a registered religious and charitable activity
• Class E: issued to refugees

Please note that the Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act 2015 defines a prescribed profession to include medical and healthcare professionals, experts in oil and gas, teachers and university lecturers in science and mathematics.

As highlighted above all foreigners must obtain residence permits. 

The categories of residence permits include:

• Class A: Issued to employed foreigners
• Class B: Issued to foreigners employed by companies or institutions
• Class C: Issued to other foreigners such as missionaries, students, volunteers, researchers or retired persons