Work visas
Tanzanian Residence Permit Class B (Employment)
The residence permit for expatriate employees with skills not readily available in the local labour market, working for a specific Tanzanian employer.
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The US$1,500 fee is from official embassy guidance and may change; confirm current fees and the exact Work Permit process with Immigration and the Ministry of Labour.
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 B
- Route type
- Employment residence permit
- Maximum validity
- Up to 2 years, renewable
- Applies to all classes of residence permit
- Prerequisite
- Work Permit from the Ministry of Labour
- Fee
- US$1,500 (first issue and renewal, indicative)
- Fee published on official embassy guidance; confirm current fee with Immigration
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with specialised or highly technical skills scarce in the local market
- Expatriates with a specific job offer from a specific Tanzanian employer
- Professionals engaged on government or private strategic projects
Requirements
- Work Permit issued by the Ministry of Labour
- Employment contract and employer documentation
- CV and professional/academic credentials
- Passport copy and passport photographs
- Application generally made and approved while the applicant is outside Tanzania
What you can do
- Live in Tanzania and work in the specific employment for the approved employer
- Renew the permit subject to the two-year maximum per grant
- Have eligible dependants endorsed or apply for dependant passes
How to apply
- Employer secures the Work Permit from the Ministry of Labour
- Apply online for the residence permit via eservices.immigration.go.tz (Online Residence Permit Application)
- Submit supporting documents; the Class B route passes through the Labour Commissioner before Immigration
- Obtain the permit before travelling to Tanzania
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.