Tanzania
Corporate Guide
What is the cost of a work permit in Tanzania?
Please see below table on costs1 of obtaining of work permit and their durations:
| Work permit class | Non-citizens concerned | Fees in USD | Duration of permit |
| A | Investors or self employed | 1,000 | Beyond 10 years / during existence of the company |
| B | Non-citizen in prescribed professions | 500 | Five years |
| C | Non-citizen in other professions | 1,000 | Five years |
| D | Non-citizens employed or engaged in approved religious or charitable activities | 500 | Five years |
| E | Refugees | Gratis | Five years |
Please see below the costs of obtaining residence permits (which are issued for a maximum of two years).
| Residence permit class |
Non-citizens concerned/sector/occupation | Fees in USD | EAC Citizens Fees (USD) |
| A |
A-1: Prospecting mining investor |
3,000 |
1,500 |
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A-2: Large-scale investments, trade and business including agriculture and animal husbandry |
3,000 |
1,500 |
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A-3: Prescribed profession and consultancy services |
3,000 |
1,500 |
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A-4: Small-scale trade, artisanship, fishing, farming, or any legally recognised activities |
1,000 |
500 |
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A-5: Diaspora investors |
1,000 |
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| B |
B-1: Specific employment by a specific employer |
2,000 |
500 |
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B-2: Specific employment by specific employer (EAC partner states) |
500 |
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| C |
C-1: Researchers |
500 |
250 |
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C-2: Retired persons |
500 |
250 |
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C-3: Approved religious activities (missionaries) |
200 |
100 |
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C-4: Winding up affairs |
200 |
100 |
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C-5: Volunteers, occupational trainee, intern |
200 |
100 |
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C-6: Medical treatment |
200 |
100 |
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C-7: NGO employees / professional artists |
500 |
250 |
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C-8: Parties and witnesses in courts and tribunals / others |
500 |
250 |
Footnotes
1: Please note costs may increase depending on the appointment of agent assisting with obtaining the work / residence permit.