Tanzania•AfricaDependent Pass
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
550 USD
Stay Duration
Matches principal permit
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Pass for spouses and dependent children of permit/pass holders in Tanzania. Children must be under 18, spouses must provide proof of relationship.
Dependent Pass allows spouses and children of foreign residents in Tanzania to obtain legal status. Spouses must prove marriage, children must be under 18. Additionally, USD 20 re-entry fee applies per dependent.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Dependent's passport
Valid passport with 6+ months validity
Passport copy
Photocopy of principal holder's passport
Dependent passport photo
Recent passport-sized photo (soft copy)
Marriage certificate
For spouse, proof of legal marriage
OptionalBirth certificate
For dependent children
Security bond form
Stamp duty worth 500 Tanzanian Shillings
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Advantages
- Allows family to join permit holders
- Legal residency for spouse and children
- Affordable family inclusion option
- Renewable with principal permit
Considerations
- Children limited to under 18
- Males over 18 not eligible unless sick/infirm
- Dependent on principal holder status
- Additional USD 20 re-entry fee per dependent
- Requires relationship documentation
Application Process
Principal holder applies
Ensure principal permit/pass holder has valid status
Prepare relationship documents
Gather marriage certificate or birth certificate
Obtain dependent pass form
Get security bond form and application materials
Prepare all documents
Collect passport copies, photos, relationship proof
Submit dependent pass application
File with principal permit application or separately
Pay dependent pass fee
Complete USD 550 payment
Receive dependent pass
Get dependent pass endorsed
Application Forms
Dependent Pass Application Form
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