Dependant Pass Tanzania: Spouses, Children, Fees and the Rules
What is a dependant pass in Tanzania? It is the Immigration pass that lets the spouse, child under 18, parent aged 60 or above or near relative of a resident live in Mainland Tanzania. It costs USD 550, or USD 300 for EAC citizens. A family can instead be listed on the principal's residence permit at USD 50 each. Neither status allows the holder to work.
The dependant pass Tanzania families use is a status that rides on another person's permit. It lasts only as long as the principal's status and the family relationship last. This guide covers who qualifies, the two routes, fees with register IDs, documents, work and school, and what happens when the principal's position changes.
What the law says about dependants
Three instruments govern how a resident's family lives in Tanzania. Each answers a different question.
- Immigration Act, Cap. 54: section 3 of the consolidated text to Act No. 9 of 2021 defines a dependant as "a person who is materially dependent upon the earnings of another". Section 39 lets the Commissioner General endorse the holder's wife and dependent children on a residence permit. Section 32A lets the Commissioner General issue passes under regulations.
- Immigration Regulations, 1997 (GN 657 of 1997): regulation 9 of the TanzLII text creates the dependant's pass. Regulation 10 sets when it expires. Regulation 8(4) bars a pass holder from employment, trade, business or profession without the written permission of the immigration head.
- Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 (GN 428 of 2023): the gazette text replaced the Second Schedule. Its pass matrix sets dependant pass codes DP-1 to DP-4 and student pass codes STP1 to STP4.
Fees rest on the Minister's power under section 50(1)(j) of Cap. 54 R.E. 2023, as recorded in the Zatra fee register. Section numbers above come from the 2021 consolidation and may differ in the 2023 revised edition.
Who should read this
- Investors and employees holding a Class A or Class B residence permit who want their family with them.
- Spouses already in Tanzania on a visitor visa who need a lawful long-term status.
- Foreign spouses of Tanzanian citizens, who use a separate, cheaper dependant pass code.
- Parents of teenage children approaching 18, when dependant status ends for most children.
- Families based in Zanzibar, where immigration is shared but labour rules differ.
The permit itself is covered in our guide to the Class A residence permit and our residence permits overview.
Who counts as a dependant?
The GN 428 pass matrix sets four groups. Each has an (a) code for relatives of a Tanzanian citizen and a (b) code for relatives of a resident.
| Code | Who it covers | Specific documents in the matrix |
|---|---|---|
| DP-1(a) | Spouse of a Tanzanian citizen | Registered marriage certificate or memorandum of marriage; dependant's passport |
| DP-1(b) | Spouse of a resident | Applicant's passport or national ID |
| DP-2(a) | Child under 18 of a Tanzanian citizen | Birth or adoption certificate; passports or ID |
| DP-2(b) | Child under 18 of a resident | None listed beyond the general requirements |
| DP-3(a) and (b) | Parent aged 60 or above | Testimonial certificates and passports |
| DP-4(a) and (b) | Near relative | Testimonial certificates, passports and "any other document" |
The 1997 regulations add conditions. Regulation 9(1) requires the applicant to show adequate accommodation and an income sufficient to maintain the dependant. Regulation 9(2) bars a pass for a male person over 18 without the Minister's consent, unless he cannot support himself because of age, infirmity or sickness.
Two points need care:
- Adult children. The 1997 text speaks of male children over 18. The 2023 matrix uses "below the age of 18" for every child. Plan on dependant status ending at 18 for sons and daughters alike, and confirm any exception with Immigration.
- Valid marriage. According to FB Attorneys (7 August 2023), a spouse qualifies only where the marriage is valid under the Law of Marriage Act. The firm expected a same-sex spouse's application to be refused.
Dependant pass or endorsement on the permit: which applies?
A family can hold status in two ways, which differ in cost and handling.
| Point | Listed on the principal's residence permit | Dependant pass |
|---|---|---|
| Legal basis | Cap. 54 s.39 (2021 consolidation) | GN 657 of 1997 reg. 9; GN 428 of 2023 matrix |
| Who files | The principal, with the residence permit application | The principal, as a separate pass application |
| Government fee | USD 50 re-entry pass per dependant (NEW-04-21) | USD 550; EAC USD 300 (NEW-04-22) |
| Who it suits | Spouse and children joining at first grant or renewal | Family arriving later, parents and near relatives, spouses of citizens |
| Ends when | One month after the holder's death or the dependant ceasing to qualify (s.39(2)) | On the events in reg. 10 |
The e-Permit fee lines for Class A (F0405) and Class B-1 (F0406) both add a USD 50 re-entry pass "per applicant and dependant". The TISEZA resident permit page charges "USD 50 for each dependants" on Class A and Class B files (F0403).
No published text says which route Immigration must use for a given family. In practice the officer decides on the file. Budget the re-entry pass as the base case and the dependant pass as the higher case.
How much does a dependant pass cost?
All figures come from the Zatra fee register at 26 September 2026. Each is paid to the authority at the official rate against its own GePG control number. The control number governs on the day of payment.
| Item | Government fee | Register ID |
|---|---|---|
| Dependant pass, spouse or child of a residence permit holder | USD 550; EAC USD 300 | NEW-04-22 |
| Dependant pass, foreign wife of a Tanzanian husband | TZS 200,000 | NEW-04-23 |
| Re-entry pass for each dependant listed on a residence permit | USD 50 each | NEW-04-21 |
| Residence permit A-3, direct, with re-entry pass per applicant and dependant | USD 3,000; EAC USD 1,500; plus USD 50 each | F0405 |
| Residence permit B-1, direct, with re-entry pass per applicant and dependant | USD 2,000; EAC USD 500; plus USD 50 each | F0406 |
| Residence permit Class A through TISEZA | USD 3,050; USD 50 per dependant; 10% facilitation fee after approval | F0403 |
| Student Pass 1 and Student Pass 2 | USD 200 and USD 100; EAC gratis | NEW-04-26, NEW-04-27 |
| NIDA card renewal, dependant | USD 10 | F0431 |
| NIDA card replacement, dependant: 1st, 2nd, 3rd | USD 20; 30; 40 | F0430 |
| Renewal of a residence permit | No separate fee: fresh application at the class fee | NEW-04-19 |
The GN 428 matrix describes the TZS 200,000 citizen-spouse figure as covering "fee and reentry" and uses the word spouse, not wife. The register line names a foreign wife of a Tanzanian husband. A foreign husband of a Tanzanian wife should confirm the code and fee before paying.
The High Commission in New Delhi still lists older figures of USD 500, USD 150 and TZS 100,000. Clyde & Co (6 April 2023) gives USD 550, matching the register.
What documents does a dependant file need?
The matrix lists documents by code; the New Delhi page and Clyde & Co list the general set. A careful file holds the items below.
| Document | Spouse | Child | Parent or relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online application on the e-Permit system | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Covering letter from the principal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dependant's passport, valid at least six months | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Principal's passport and current residence permit | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Marriage certificate | Yes | No | No |
| Birth or adoption certificate | No | Yes | Proof of relationship |
| Testimonial certificates | No | No | Yes |
| Passport photographs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Security bond form, stamped | Listed by the New Delhi mission | Listed by the New Delhi mission | Listed by the New Delhi mission |
| Previous pass, on renewal | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Foreign certificates. Tanzania does not appear on the HCCH status table for the Apostille Convention. ALN (21 May 2025) also states that Tanzania is not a signatory. An apostille alone may therefore not satisfy an officer. Plan for notarisation, authentication by the issuing country's foreign ministry and legalisation by the Tanzanian mission there.
Translations. Certificates not in English or Kiswahili need a certified translation. No published Immigration rule sets the translator standard, so use a sworn or notarised translator and attach the original.
How does a family apply through the e-Permit system?
Applications go online through the Immigration e-services portal. The e-Permit guidelines set out the process for residence permits. They say an applicant has 60 days to pay after the file is approved for payment, or the file is deleted. After fingerprint and photo enrolment, the permit is processed and issued within a week.
A family that arrives before the pass is issued enters on a visa. Our guide to business visas, entry passes and residence status explains what a visitor may and may not do while waiting. Do not let a visitor visa expire while the file is pending; overstay is unlawful presence under Cap. 54 s.47(1)(i) (F0428).
Can a dependant work in Tanzania?
No. Two rules apply at once.
- Immigration: regulation 8(4) of GN 657 bars a pass holder from employment, trade, business or profession without written permission. Under regulation 10(1)(c), a dependant's pass expires if the holder works without that permission.
- Labour: section 9(1) of the Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act, Cap. 436 bars any non-citizen from any occupation for reward, profit or non-profit without a work permit or exemption. The Act makes no exception for spouses.
The penalty under Cap. 436 s.9 is a fine of not less than TZS 10,000,000, imprisonment of not less than two years, or both (F0422). It applies to the dependant and to anyone who engages them. Working without a valid residence permit or pass is also an offence under Cap. 54 s.47(1)(m), with a fine of not less than TZS 500,000, up to three years' imprisonment, or both (F0426).
A spouse who receives a job offer needs a work permit from the Labour Commissioner at the class fee, such as USD 1,000 for Class C (F0415). The spouse then moves to a residence permit of their own. Unpaid volunteering is still an occupation under section 9. Our note on working without a permit covers inspections and enforcement.
Can dependant children go to school or university?
The GN 428 matrix provides student passes, and the register prices them.
- STP1: a student above the age of majority at an approved training establishment. Student Pass 1 costs USD 200, EAC gratis (NEW-04-26).
- STP2: a student below the age of majority. Requirements include the parent's residence permit or pass and the child's birth certificate. Student Pass 2 costs USD 100, EAC gratis (NEW-04-27).
- STP3: children below the age of majority in home schooling, with proof of study.
The New Delhi mission describes Student's Pass 2 as for children under 18 "who have not been endorsed in their parents' Residence Permits". On that reading, a child listed on the principal's permit may attend school without a separate student pass. The position for a child on a dependant pass is not stated. Ask the school and Immigration before term starts.
A child who turns 18 and stays for university moves to Student Pass 1 before dependant status ends.
How long does dependant status last, and how is it renewed?
No text we read fixes a period for a dependant pass. Expect Immigration to align the family's status with the principal's permit, and read the expiry printed on each pass.
Dependant status ends earlier on these events:
- A child's 18th birthday: regulation 10(1)(b) ends a male child's pass one month after he turns 18, unless extended.
- Unauthorised work: regulation 10(1)(c), as above.
- Ceasing to be a dependant: regulation 10(2) requires the person to report within 30 days.
- Principal's death: an endorsement expires one month after the holder's death under s.39(2), unless the Minister directs otherwise.
Renewal is a fresh application. For the principal, a residence permit renewal costs the class fee again (NEW-04-19), and the work permit renewal goes in at least 60 days before expiry (NEW-04-36). Our work permit renewal guide covers that step. Renew the family's status in the same cycle so no member falls out of status.
What happens on divorce, death or loss of the principal's job?
This is the least documented area. Our sort of the position:
| Event | What the texts say | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Death of the principal | Endorsement expires one month after death; presence then unlawful unless otherwise authorised (s.39(2)) | Settled on the 2021 text |
| Divorce | A former spouse is no longer a "wife" or dependant; report within 30 days (reg. 10(2)); endorsement expires one month after ceasing to qualify (s.39(2)) | Verify: no published practice note |
| Principal's employment ends | The work permit and residence permit fall away; a Class C-4 permit exists for winding up after a Class B contract (NEW-04-10) | Unknown: no text states the family's grace period |
| Principal's permit revoked | Revocation needs notice under s.41; the family's status depends on the principal's | Verify with an advocate |
| Child turns 18 | Pass ends one month later for a male child (reg. 10(1)(b)); matrix limits DP-2 to under 18 | Settled for sons; verify for daughters |
A spouse who wants to stay after divorce or the principal's departure needs a status of their own, such as a work permit with a residence permit, or a Class C permit. Where a refusal, removal order or prohibited-immigrant notice is in play, instruct an advocate before anyone responds to Immigration.
Do dependants need a NIDA identity card?
According to an EY alert reported by TanzaniaInvest (15 November 2016), registration became part of the immigration procedure for foreigners resident more than six months. That alert did not mention dependants, and it is old.
The register carries NIDA fees with a dependant column. No fee is stated for first registration (F0432). Renewal of a worn card costs a dependant USD 10 (F0431). Replacement of a lost card costs USD 20, USD 30 and USD 40 for the first, second and third loss (F0430). Confirm with NIDA whether each family member must register.
How does it work in Zanzibar?
Immigration is a Union matter, so the dependant pass and the s.39 endorsement are the same instruments in Zanzibar. The e-Permit guidelines name the Zanzibar Immigration head office and ZIPA as places to lodge Class A files.
Labour is not a Union matter. Section 2(1) of Cap. 436 applies the Act to Mainland Tanzania only. In Zanzibar, work permits come from the Labour Commissioner of Zanzibar under the Employment Act No. 11 of 2005. FB Attorneys (31 October 2022) note that a Mainland work permit cannot be used for work in Zanzibar.
| Point | Mainland Tanzania | Zanzibar |
|---|---|---|
| Dependant pass and endorsement | Immigration, Cap. 54 and GN 428 | Same Union instruments; Zanzibar Immigration head office |
| A dependant who wants to work | Work permit from the Labour Commissioner, Cap. 436 | Zanzibar labour approval under Act No. 11 of 2005 |
| Investment window | TISEZA | ZIPA |
| Fees in this guide | Zatra register lines | Immigration fees shared; Zanzibar labour fees not in the register |
See our guide to work and residence in Zanzibar for the labour side.
Worked example: a family of four on an A-3 investor permit
A British investor runs a logistics company in Dar es Salaam. He files under A-3. His wife and two children, aged 7 and 11, will live with him. None is an EAC citizen.
Route 1, direct, family listed on the permit.
- Work permit Class A: USD 1,000 (F0413).
- Residence permit A-3: USD 3,000 (F0405).
- Re-entry passes, four persons at USD 50: USD 200 (NEW-04-21).
- Total government fees: USD 4,200.
Route 2, through TISEZA, family listed on the permit.
- Work permit: USD 1,000 (F0413) plus TISEZA facilitation USD 100 (F0418).
- Residence permit Class A: USD 3,050 (F0403).
- Three dependants at USD 50: USD 150 (F0403).
- Facilitation fee at 10% of USD 3,050: USD 305 (F0403).
- Total government fees: USD 4,605, or USD 405 more than Route 1.
Higher case, dependant passes. If the family receives dependant passes instead, three passes at USD 550 cost USD 1,650 (NEW-04-22). Direct: USD 1,000 + 3,000 + 50 for the investor's re-entry pass + 1,650 = USD 5,700. Through TISEZA: USD 1,000 + 100 + 3,050 + 305 + 1,650 = USD 6,105.
If the 10% is charged on USD 3,200, including dependants, it becomes USD 320 and the Route 2 total USD 4,620. If the wife later takes a job, her own Class C work permit adds USD 1,000 (F0415). Zatra's professional fee is quoted separately.
Who does what
| Party | Role in the family file |
|---|---|
| Principal | Files and pays; proves the relationship, income and accommodation |
| Employer | Supports the principal's permit; often pays the fees; files half-yearly returns under Cap. 436 s.16 |
| Commissioner General of Immigration | Decides endorsements and passes; issues and cancels |
| Labour Commissioner | Issues work permits, including any for a working spouse |
| TISEZA or ZIPA | One-stop window for registered investors; collects facilitation fees |
| NIDA | Registers residents and issues identity cards |
| Zatra | Prepares the file, checks documents, tracks expiry dates |
| Advocate | Refusals, appeals, removal, prohibited-immigrant matters and legal opinions |
What to do now
- Map the family. List each member, age, nationality and relationship, and flag any child within two years of 18.
- Pick the route. Decide whether the family joins the principal's permit or applies for dependant passes, and budget both cases.
- Prepare certificates early. Order certified marriage and birth certificates, then notarise, authenticate, legalise and translate them.
- File with the principal. Add dependants to the residence permit application where possible, so one cycle covers everyone.
- Pay on time. Pay each GePG control number within 60 days of approval and keep the receipts.
- Enrol biometrics. Book enrolment for each family member and collect the cards.
- Plan schooling. Confirm with the school and Immigration whether a student pass is needed.
- Block unlawful work. Brief the spouse that any job, paid or unpaid, needs a work permit first.
- Diarise expiries. Record each pass, the principal's permits and every 18th birthday in one calendar.
Key dates and deadlines
The table applies the rules to the worked example, assuming the principal's work permit and the family's status issue on 1 December 2026 and the elder child turns 18 on 15 March 2033. Replace the dates with your own.
| When | Date in the example | Action | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approval for payment | Within 60 days | Pay or the file is deleted | e-Permit guidelines |
| After enrolment | Within a week | Collect permits and passes | e-Permit guidelines |
| Work permit renewal | By 1 October 2028 | File at least 60 days before expiry on 30 November 2028 | Cap. 436 s.12; NEW-04-36 |
| Ceasing to be a dependant | Within 30 days of the event | Report to Immigration | GN 657 reg. 10(2) |
| Death of the principal | One month after | Endorsement expires; secure new status | Cap. 54 s.39(2) |
| Elder child turns 18 | 15 March 2033 | File Student Pass 1 or other status before 15 April 2033 | GN 657 reg. 10(1)(b); NEW-04-26 |
How Zatra helps
Zatra's work and residence permits service prepares the principal's permits, the family file, student passes and renewals. Investors registering a project can use our TISEZA investor registration service. A Senior Advisory Session at USD 49 suits a family that wants the route checked before filing. Our pricing page lists the packages.
Government fees are paid by the client to the authority at the official rate against its GePG control number, separately from Zatra's professional fee. Zatra prepares and coordinates the file; it does not decide or guarantee any authority's outcome. Refusals, appeals, deportation, prohibited-immigrant notices, prosecution, seizure of documents, disputes and formal legal opinions go to Zatra's advocate.
Sources and status
Accurate as at 9 October 2026. Fees are from the Zatra fee register at 26 September 2026; legal text is from the versions listed below.
- Residence Permit Application guidelines (e-Permit): Immigration Services Department, version shown 2024.3, live 2026. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Resident Permit: TISEZA Facilitation Centre, live 2026. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Immigration Act, Cap. 54, consolidated to Act No. 9 of 2021: TanzaniaLaws, 2021. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Immigration Regulations, 1997, GN 657 of 1997: TanzLII, version of 30 Sep 2002. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, GN 428 of 2023: gazette text hosted by Citizenship Rights in Africa Initiative, 30 Jun 2023. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act, Cap. 436: TanzLII consolidation, 14 Mar 2025. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Passes: High Commission of Tanzania, New Delhi, page dated 2026 (fees appear older). Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Apostille Convention status table: Hague Conference on Private International Law, live 2026. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Work and residence permit application process in Tanzania: Clyde & Co, 6 Apr 2023. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Q&A, 7 August 2023: FB Attorneys, 7 Aug 2023. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Mainland Tanzania work permits in Zanzibar: FB Attorneys, 31 Oct 2022. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Authentication of documents for use in Tanzania and Kenya: ALN, 21 May 2025. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Tanzania residence ID cards for foreign nationals: TanzaniaInvest reporting an EY alert, 15 Nov 2016. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
- Zatra fee register lines F0403, F0405, F0406, F0413, F0415, F0418, F0422, F0426, F0428, F0430, F0431, F0432, NEW-04-10, NEW-04-19, NEW-04-21, NEW-04-22, NEW-04-23, NEW-04-26, NEW-04-27 and NEW-04-36: Tanzania Government Fees 2026, fees at 26 Sep 2026. Accessed 9 Oct 2026.
Figures to confirm before you act
- Route for the family: whether Immigration lists dependants on the permit at USD 50 each (NEW-04-21) or issues dependant passes at USD 550 each (NEW-04-22)
- Citizen-spouse fee: the register names a foreign wife at TZS 200,000 (NEW-04-23); GN 428 uses "spouse". Confirm for a foreign husband
- Student pass fees: the register gives USD 200 and USD 100 (NEW-04-26, NEW-04-27); the 2023 gazette matrix printed USD 250 and USD 150
- Adult daughters: the 1997 rule on over-18s names males; the 2023 matrix limits every child code to under 18
- Grace period: how long a family may stay after the principal's job ends or the permit is revoked
- Section numbers in Cap. 54 R.E. 2023: sections 3, 32A, 39 and 41 were read in the 2021 consolidation
- Base of the TISEZA 10% fee: USD 3,050 or the full amount including dependants
- NIDA: whether each dependant must register, and current first-registration requirements
This article is general information based on official sources available at the date of publication. It is not legal, tax or financial advice. Laws and notices change. Verify with the issuing authority or consult Zatra before acting.
Frequently asked questions
Can my spouse enter Tanzania before the dependant pass is approved?
Yes, on an ordinary visa for the visit. The visa does not permit work and has a fixed stay. File the family's application early so the decision arrives before the visa ends, and keep proof of the pending application with the passport.
Can an unmarried partner get a dependant pass?
The matrix speaks of a spouse and asks for a registered marriage certificate or memorandum of marriage. An unmarried partner does not fit DP-1. A partner may qualify for a Class C permit or another status on their own facts.
Can my parents live with me in Tanzania as dependants?
Yes, if they are aged 60 or above. Code DP-3(b) covers a dependant parent of a resident, with testimonial certificates and passports. The USD 550 dependant pass fee applies, or USD 300 for EAC citizens (NEW-04-22).
Does a dependant pass allow running an online business from home?
No. Regulation 8(4) of GN 657 covers trade, business and profession, not only employment. Income earned while living in Tanzania may also raise tax questions with TRA. The safer course is a work permit and residence permit of one's own.
Is the dependant pass fee refunded if the application is refused?
No published rule provides a refund. Under the e-Permit process for residence permits, the fee is paid only after the file is approved for payment, which limits the risk. If a family member is refused, ask an advocate about review.
Do EAC citizens get a lower dependant fee?
Yes. A dependant pass costs USD 300 for citizens of East African Community partner states, against USD 550 for others (NEW-04-22). Student passes are gratis for EAC students (NEW-04-26, NEW-04-27).
Can an adult child with a disability stay as a dependant?
Possibly. Regulation 9(2) of GN 657 allows a pass for a son over 18 who cannot support himself because of age, infirmity or sickness, for up to two years at a time. Bring medical evidence and ask Immigration to apply the exception.
Is there a minimum income to sponsor a dependant?
No figure is published. Regulation 9(1) of GN 657 requires adequate accommodation and an income sufficient to maintain the dependant. Officers judge this on the file, so attach a contract or payslips, bank statements and a lease.
Sources & regulators
Verify before filing: Rates, forms and thresholds move by Finance Act, Government Notice and portal revision. Confirm the live schedule on the mandate-holder portal before you budget or submit. Law-firm alerts and Big Four notes are discovery only.
- Residence Permit Application guidelines (e-Permit): Immigration Services Department, version shown 2024.3, live 2026; primary source, read 9 Oct 2026. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- TISEZA: Resident Permit: TISEZA Facilitation Centre, live 2026; primary source, read 9 Oct 2026. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- Immigration Act, Cap. 54, consolidated to Act No. 9 of 2021: TanzaniaLaws consolidation, 2021; statute text (ss.3, 32A, 39, 41), read 9 Oct 2026. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- Immigration Regulations, 1997, GN 657 of 1997: TanzLII, version of 30 Sep 2002; primary source (regs 8, 9, 10), read 9 Oct 2026. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, GN 428 of 2023: Gazette text, published 30 Jun 2023, hosted by Citizenship Rights in Africa Initiative; DP and STP codes, read 9 Oct 2026. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- Non-Citizens (Employment Regulation) Act (Cap. 436), consolidated to 14 March 2025: TanzLII consolidation, version 14 Mar 2025; primary source (ss.2, 9, 12), read 9 Oct 2026. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- High Commission of Tanzania, New Delhi: Passes: Official mission page, copyright 2026, fees appear older than the current matrix; read 9 Oct 2026. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- HCCH: Apostille Convention status table: Hague Conference on Private International Law, live 2026; Tanzania not listed, read 9 Oct 2026. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- Clyde & Co: Work and residence permit application process in Tanzania: independent law firm note, published 6 Apr 2023. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- FB Attorneys: Q&A, 7 August 2023: independent law firm note on dependant passes and valid marriage, published 7 Aug 2023. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- FB Attorneys: Mainland Tanzania work permits in Zanzibar: independent law firm note, published 31 Oct 2022. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- ALN: authentication of documents for Tanzania and Kenya: Africa Legal Network note, published 21 May 2025. Accessed 2026-10-09.
- TanzaniaInvest: Tanzania residence ID cards for foreign nationals (EY alert): independent business news site reporting an EY alert, published 15 Nov 2016. Accessed 2026-10-09.
Disclaimer
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