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Tanzania Embassy Application Forms
Access all application forms needed for Tanzania embassy services. Most forms can now be completed online through the official e-Services portal.
Online Applications: Tanzania has moved many services online. Passport applications can be submitted at eservices.immigration.go.tz and visa applications at visa.immigration.go.tz.
Passport Application Forms
| Form | Purpose | Access |
|---|---|---|
| e-Passport Application | New passport, renewal, replacement for adults and children | Apply Online |
| Passport Renewal Form | Renewal of expired or expiring passport (also online) | Online Portal |
| Lost Passport Declaration | Declaration for lost or stolen passport replacement | Available at embassy |
| Child Passport Consent | Parental consent form for children's passport | Available at embassy |
| Emergency Travel Document | Application for emergency one-way travel document | Available at embassy |
Required Documents for Passport Application
- Completed passport application form
- Original Tanzanian birth certificate
- National ID card (Kitambulisho cha Taifa) or citizenship certificate
- Two passport-size photographs (white background, 45mm x 35mm)
- Previous passport (for renewals)
- Payment receipt for passport fees ($90 abroad)
- Proof of residence in the host country
Visa Application Forms
| Form | Purpose | Access |
|---|---|---|
| e-Visa Application | Tourist, business, transit visa for all visitors | Apply Online |
| Visa Extension Form | Extension of existing visa within Tanzania | Immigration offices in Tanzania |
| Residence Permit Application | Long-term stay for work, study, or investment | Online Portal |
Visa applications: Apply for an e-Visa before arrival where possible. Arrival processing depends on current official eligibility. Apply online at visa.immigration.go.tz.
Citizen & Civil Registration Forms
| Form | Purpose | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Registration Abroad | Register birth of Tanzanian child born outside Tanzania | Available at embassy |
| Marriage Registration | Register marriage of Tanzanian citizen abroad | Available at embassy |
| Death Registration | Report death of Tanzanian citizen abroad | Available at embassy |
| Citizenship Renunciation | Formal renunciation of Tanzanian citizenship | Available at embassy |
Document Legalization Forms
| Form | Purpose | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Document Authentication Request | Authenticate documents for use in Tanzania | Available at embassy |
| Power of Attorney | Grant legal authority to representative in Tanzania | Available at embassy |
| Affidavit / Declaration | Sworn statements for legal purposes | Available at embassy |
Tips for Completing Forms
- Use black ink for handwritten forms and write clearly in block letters
- Complete all fields - leave no blanks; write "N/A" where not applicable
- Provide original documents - embassies typically require originals plus photocopies
- Photographs must be recent - taken within the last 6 months, passport-size, white background
- Schedule an appointment - many embassies now require appointments for in-person submission
- Check processing times before your travel date to allow sufficient time
- Keep copies of all submitted forms and documents for your records