Passport Information
Important Notice to the Tanzanians Living in the United States and Mexico Regarding New Electronic Passport
Kindly be informed that, the Embassy now receive applications of the new electronic passports and e-emergency travel document. Application forms are accessible online at www.immigration.go.tz under e-services section.
We also wish to bring to your attention that the old passports will no longer be valid come January 2020 and applications of the said passports are no longer processed at the Embassy.
All passport applicants must complete all required online procedures before contacting the Embassy for submission and appointments. Kindly find summary of the application process here
The following documentation must be uploaded when applying for New Passport, Stolen/Lost Passport, or Emergency Travel Document and submitted with the application form to the Embassy:
New Passport (All Applicants must appear in person at the Tanzania Embassy for finger prints)
Requirements:
- One (1) passport size photos to be uploaded online
- Original and Copy of the Old passport
- Original and Copy of the Birth certificate
- Birth Certificate or Affidavit of one of the parent
- Original and Copy of State issued ID like driver’s license, green card, school Identity, state identity etc.
- Marriage certificate for married women
- In case of changes on name(s), proof from the court is required
- Passport Fee is $90 paid online while filling application
- Passport return fee by FedEx: $20
Stolen/Lost Passport
Requirements:
- Police incident report
- Newspaper advertisement
- Notarized information of lost passport
- Letter stating reasons for lost/ stolen or damaged passport
- Original and Copy of State issued ID like driver’s license, green card, etc.
- Original and Copy of Birth certificate
- Birth Certificate or Affidavit of one of the parent
- One (1) passport size photos to be uploaded online
- Fee is $ 250 lost for the first time and $ 350 lost for the second time or more
- Fee is $ 150 for damaged Electronic passport
- Passport return fee by FedEx: $20
Emergency Travel Document
Requirements:
- Original and Copy of Birth certificate
- Birth Certificate or Affidavit of one of the parent
- One (1) passport size photos to be uploaded online
- Complete the Emergency Travel Document (ETD) application form (www.immigration.go.tz)
- Original and Copy of Old Passport
- Letter explaining reasons for applying for travel documentation
- Copy of any U.S. ID card or documentation
- Self-addressed return envelope or send FedEx fee of $20
- If your old passport was stolen/lost, all procedures for stolen/lost passport are to be followed before applying for ETD application
- You may be required for a telephonic interview, as determined by Consular Officer
- Application Fee is $20 paid online after application approval
Please click the link (Application steps for Emergency Travel Document) to get more information on steps for applying Emergency Travel Document.
Children born in the United States
Tanzanian citizens living abroad, are advised to apply Tanzania passport for their children under 18 years who were born in the United States provided that ,at least one of the parent is still holding Tanzania citizenship.
The following documents must be submitted along with application form:
- Child’s birth certificate
- Birth certificate copy of one of the child’s parent who is a citizen of Tanzania
- Tanzania passport copy of one of the child’s parent
- Parental letter to request Tanzania passport for the child
- Passport fee $90 paid online
- Child must appear at the Embassy for Fingerprints, signature and Picture
| Description of Service | Fee | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| New electronic passport | $90 | Payable online |
| FedEx return envelope | $20 | Payable in Cash or Money order |
| Lost or Stolen Tanzania passport (1st time) | $250 | Payable online |
| Lost or Stolen Tanzania passport (2nd time or more) | $350 | Payable online |
| Damaged Electronic Passport | $150 | Payable online |
| Children born in the United States | $90 | Payable online |
| Visa for American Citizens | $100 | Multiple entry valid for 12 months |
| Visa for Other Nationalities | $50 | Single entry |
| Visa for travel document (holder, stateless person or any other person with refugee status) | $50 | $50.00 additional may be required as handling fees |
| Class A Residence Permit | $1620 |
Applies to:
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| Class B Residence Permit | $620 |
Applies to:
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| Dependant pass | $120 | |
| Rush Visa Processing Fee | $20 | 3 Workinq Days |
| Naturalization as Citizen of Tanzania | $800 |
Applies to:
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| Re-Entry Pass | $20 | Given to people already legal residents to enable them to re-enter Tanzania. |
| Legalization of companies’ / Documents | $200 | For each set of documents approved by the secretary of state |
| Authentication or verification of Individual Documents | $20 |
Such as:
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| Carrying on Temporary Assignment (“CTA”) | $100 |
Primary Authority Given to:
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| Emergency travel document | $20 | Issued to citizens of Tanzania only |