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Tanzania Residence Permit B-1 — Specific Employment

19 facts quoted from the official source

Employer-specific residence for a qualified or experienced foreign employee filling a specific post.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
14
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

14 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • ApplicationThe general requirements begin with a duly filled online application.
  • Application LetterAn application or institution/employer covering letter is required.
  • CertificationDocuments must be certified and foreign-language records officially translated.
  • Company RecordsThe Class B checklist requires the stated company and tax records.
  • ContractThe general requirements include the contract and job description.
  • EmployerClass B is tied to specific employment and employer sponsorship.
  • ExperienceThe employee must have the required qualifications and experience.
  • Local ShortageClass B is for qualifications or skills not readily available locally.
  • OfferB-1 requires specific employment by a specific employer.
  • Outside CountryClass B and C applications are generally made before entry; stated exceptions apply.
  • PassportThe matrix requires a passport with at least six months validity.
  • Professional RegistrationRegulated occupations require professional registration.
  • QualificationsThe applicant must provide CV and certified qualifications.
  • Work PermitClass B requires a Labour Commissioner Work Permit.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe general requirements begin with a duly filled online application.
  • Official source basisThe general requirements begin with a duly filled online application.
  • PhotoThe general requirements include passport-size and full-size photographs.
  • Report summaryThe general requirements begin with a duly filled online application.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • FeeThe B-1 matrix publishes these fees.checked 2026-07-27
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Tanzania?
The official source states: Employer-specific residence for a qualified or experienced foreign employee filling a specific post.

Every answer is quoted from the official eservices.immigration.go.tz page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 19 points against the official source; 19 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source eservices.immigration.go.tzLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Tanzania government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other work routes to Tanzania

4 other work routes to Tanzania.

Residence Permit B-2 — Diaspora EmployeeResidence Permit B-3 — Short-Term Specific EmploymentResidence Permit B-4 — Refugee EmployeeResidence Permit C-7 — NGO Employee
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