Tanzania•AfricaResidence Permit Class A (Investor)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
1,000 USD
Stay Duration
2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for self-employed investors and business owners. Available for professional artists, diaspora investors, and entrepreneurs investing in various sectors. Requires USD 500,000 minimum investment.
Class A Residence Permit is for business investors and self-employed professionals establishing businesses in Tanzania. Investors can be Professional Artist Investors, Diaspora Investors, or entrepreneurs in various industries including manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and services. Minimum USD 500,000 investment required.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
500,000 EUR
Investment Required
500,000 USD
Personal
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Investment proposal
Detailed business plan and investment details
Bank proof of assets
Evidence of USD 500,000 investment
Share certificates
Proof of company ownership/shares
Board resolutions
Company approval of investment
Police clearance
Criminal background check
TIC approval certificate
Tanzania Investment Centre approval
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Advantages
- Pathway to business ownership in Tanzania
- Can own land with TIC certificate
- Renewable indefinitely
- Allows sponsoring dependents
- Supports various business sectors
Considerations
- Requires substantial USD 500,000 investment
- Complex approval process
- 30-60 days processing
- Additional 10% TIC facilitation fee
- Limited if not meeting investment threshold
Application Process
Submit investment proposal
Prepare detailed investment plan for Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC)
Obtain TIC approval
Get investment approval from Tanzania Investment Centre
Invest capital
Transfer USD 500,000 minimum to Tanzanian business
Gather documentation
Collect share certificates, board resolutions, bank proof
Submit residence permit application
File Class A permit application with investment evidence
Immigration processing
Immigration reviews investment and issues permit
Pay facilitation fee
Pay 10% TIC facilitation fee after approval
Application Forms
Residence Permit Class A Application
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