Study visas
Tanzanian Residence Permit Class C (Student)
The residence permit route for foreign students, alongside researchers, volunteers and missionaries, coming to Tanzania.
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The US$500 fee is from official embassy guidance and may change; confirm current fees and whether a separate student pass applies at the applicant's institution/entry point.
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 C
- Route type
- Residence permit for study (and other non-work categories)
- Maximum validity
- Up to 2 years, renewable
- Fee
- US$500 (first issue and renewal, indicative)
- Fee published on official embassy guidance; confirm current fee
Who it is for
- Foreign students enrolled at a Tanzanian institution
- Researchers, interns and volunteers
- Missionaries, retired persons and others not eligible for Class A or B
Requirements
- Admission or acceptance letter from the Tanzanian institution
- Passport valid for the intended stay and passport photographs
- Proof of means to support the study period
- Supporting documents relevant to the Class C sub-category (e.g. research clearance for researchers)
What you can do
- Reside in Tanzania for the approved study period
- Renew the permit within the two-year-per-grant maximum
- Study is the permitted purpose; employment is not covered
How to apply
- Create an account and apply online via eservices.immigration.go.tz (Online Residence Permit Application)
- Select Class C and upload admission and supporting documents
- Class B and C applications should be submitted while the applicant is outside Tanzania
- 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.