What if I have a work permit from one of East African country
am I an East African resident?

No! You are not considered an East African Resident. All visas in East African Countries just work within the boundaries of the specific country that issued your visa. And whatever visa/permit is issued in other country other than Tanzania is not recognized in Tanzania and hence, the park authorities. You will be treated on the basis of your passport. Even when crossing the border or migration at the airport the migration stamp that you are given shows the purpose of your visit is tourism and you actually pay for a tourist visa. Children between 5-15 years old are charged $20 per day for the conservation fee (i.e. a $50 a day discount) and $10 per night camping fee (i.e. a $40 per day discount). There are unfortunately no discounts on hut fees, rescue fees or crater camp fees. If you are an expatriate or a resident living and working in Tanzania, the park department discounts your conservation fees. There is no discounts on camping fees, hut fees or rescue fees.

What are the types of Residence Permits in east Africa?

There are three types of Residence Permits:
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.:
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The authority to issue Residence Permits is vested to the Director of Immigration Services. Applicants who are not satisfied with the Director’s decision may appeal to the Minister of Home Affairs while they are outside the Country. Applications for Residence Permit Class B and C should be submitted while applicants are outside the country.

Requirements for obtaining Residence Permit Class A

Residence Permit Class A may be issued to foreigners intending to invest in prospective areas such as: Industry, Mining, Forest, Social services and business. Documents required for the first grant application.
1. Tanzania Mainland procedures
TIF 1 forms in duplicate duly filled
A covering letter from the applicant
Six photographs
Curriculum vitae
Education certificates (if appropriate)
Business license
Certificate of registration for Tax payers Identification Number (TIN)
Certificate of registration for Value Added Tax (VAT)
Copy of registration
Memorandum and articles of association for company by liability
Extract from the registrar-for business names
Evidence of business premises
Sectorial approval from any relevant Ministry (if needed)
Share certificate (if needed) or share transfer and board resolution (for investors who have bought some shares or company.
Power of attorney for a person given power as a Director
Copy of passport pages authenticating nationality and validity of passport.
Business license tax clearance certificate
Evidence of the capital that has been invested in the company in terms of cash and assets.
Bank statement/financial statement

2. Documents required during application for renewal
As listed in No.1 to 8 above
C-9 or forms of annual returns of company having a share capital
Certificate of incorporation/registration
A copy of issued permit
Original permit

Those who do not qualify under the T.I.C. should provide a Bank proof of or assets valued to USD $300,000 to be considered for the Class A permit by the Director of Immigration Services.

Applicants who would like the names of their dependant wife and children to be endorsed in their permits must produce a proof of relationship preferably marriage certificate and birth certificates for their children. There is a fee of US $1600 for a Class A permit, which is generally valid for two years. Permits can be replacement for an additional two years for US $1600.US $20 has to be paid for all types of permits as a fee for Re-entry Pass in respect of each permit holder and his/her dependant endorsed in each permit.

Requirements for obtaining Residence Permit Class ‘B’

Residence permit Class B is issued to foreign expatriates with rare profession to obtain in the country to work for the companies in the country.

Fees for Residence Permit Class ‘B’-1st application:
Residence Permit – US $600
Re-entry Pass - US $20
Replacement US $600

Dependents (especially wife and children under 18 years) should pay Re-entry pass US $20 each, if they have to be included in the permit. If dependant(s) are children under 18 years and intend to attend schools or colleges in Tanzania, they should apply for Class ‘C’ permit special for students.

It is not allowed for the expatriate to be in the country when Residence Permit Class B is being applied for hi/her, until the same is granted. However, if an expatriate changes employer and he/she are still in the country, a special pass will be issued pursuant to section 12 of the Immigration Regulations 1997. The Special Pass costs.

Documents required during application for renewal
As listed in 1 to 12 above
A copy of a granted Residence Permit.
Zanzibar procedures, applicants in Zanzibar are required to produce some additional attachments as follows:
A covering letter from Zanzibar Investment Promotion Agency (ZIPA) or export Processing Zones (EPZ) Authority.
Four passport size photographs
Police Clearance.
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