Business & investor visas
Tanzanian Residence Permit Class A (Investor / Self-Employed)
The residence permit for self-employed investors and those establishing or running a business in Tanzania.
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US$300,000 minimum capital and US$2,000 fee are from official embassy guidance and may change; verify current investment threshold and fees with Immigration and the Tanzania Investment Centre.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Tanzania government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Residence Permit Class A
- Route type
- Investor / self-employment residence permit
- Maximum validity
- Up to 2 years, renewable
- Minimum capital
- US$300,000 if not through the Tanzania Investment Centre (indicative)
- Per official embassy guidance; confirm current threshold
- Fee
- US$2,000 (first issue and renewal, indicative)
- Per official embassy guidance; confirm current fee
Who it is for
- Self-employed investors establishing or running a business in Tanzania
- Investors in sectors such as industry, mining, agriculture, forestry and social services
- Professional-artist investors and diaspora investors
Requirements
- Business licence and tax registration (TIN / VAT as applicable)
- Evidence of capital investment (minimum threshold if not via the Tanzania Investment Centre)
- Passport copy and photographs
- Company and investment documentation
What you can do
- Reside in Tanzania and run the self-employed investment/business
- Renew within the two-year-per-grant maximum
- Have eligible dependants endorsed or apply for dependant passes
How to apply
- Apply online via eservices.immigration.go.tz (Online Residence Permit Application)
- Select Class A and upload business, tax and investment evidence
- Class A applications go to Immigration Services directly (no prior Labour approval)
- Await the Commissioner General's decision
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.