Tanzania Referral Visa Case

There are some countries whose nationals can not obtain a Tanzania visa on arrival, the countries that fall under this case are called the referral visa category. Applicants from these countries require special clearance from the Commissioner General of Immigration or the Commissioner of Immigration (Zanzibar) before arriving in Tanzania.

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List of Countries Under Referral Visa Category

The following are countries that require a referral visa to step on Tanzania soil:

Afghanistan
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Chad
Djibout
Eritrea
Equatorial Guinea
Iran
Iraq
Kazakhstan Republic
Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan)
Lebanon
Mali
Mauritania
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Palestine
Senegal
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Somali land
Syria
Sierra Leone
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Yemen and
Stateless persons or persons with refugee status.

Requirement For Tanzania Referral Visa Category

Any prospective visitor whose nationality falls under the Referral Visa Category is required to attach the following attachments while making an application:

Covering letter from a legally registered Institution/ Company if the visit is official or covering letter from an Individual who knows the applicant if the trip is personal, the letter must detail the purpose of the visit and duration of stay of the prospective visitor;
Applicant Valid copy of Passport;
Applicant Passport size photo;
Copy of the host institution/Company registration documents, like Certificate of Incorporation, TIN, Business License, etc;
Copy of passport and Residence Permit if the host individual is a foreign national, or copy of passport or national ID if the host is a Tanzanian citizen;
Filled-in Security Bond (T.I.F 12)
Respective Visa fee

Important Facts To Know About Referral Visa Category

Refugees who hold Vienna Convention documents (Travel Documents) are also required to obtain referral visa before coming to Tanzania.

Stateless persons and Refugees who hold Vienna Convention documents are also required to obtain referral visas prior to coming to Tanzania.

Applicants whose nationals fall under this category are not advised to pay for flight tickets or make payments for any reservations in Tanzania before they get approval for their Visa.

Also, applicants under the Referral Visa Category are Not advised to apply for Multiple Visa.

For more information head to the United Republic of Tanzania immigration office official website by clicking the link Visit Official Website