Exemption Certificates

Special permits known as Certificates of-Exemption are issued to envoys accredited to the United Republic of Tanzania, Consuls, and foreigners whose services have been contracted by the Government.  Exemption certificates are granted free of charge with no processing fee.

Envoys, Consuls and Their Families

Applications have to be processed through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation.

Expatriates in Government-Funded Projects of Working in government institutions

Applications should pass through their respective ministries in which they are intending to work.  The applications should be forwarded to the Ministry of Manpower for approval to enable the issuance of an Exemption Certificate by the Director of Immigration Services.  Basic attachments to the application include the following:

·        Five photographs

·        Covering letter from the applying Ministry or Organization

·        Copies of passport pages