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Business Travel Requirements for an Tanzania Visa for Irish Citizens

1. Overseas Processing

   There is no Embassy representation for this destination in Ireland. All applications are processed abroad using our VisaCentral office in England. Overseas courier fees of €75.00 + VAT per order apply in addition to the fees listed

2. Passport

   The applicant's actual signed passport. The passport must:

   • Have at least three completely blank visa pages two of which must be facing each other 
   • Be valid for one year beyond entry date

3. Photograph(s)

   You must provide two colour, passport type photographs that meet the following criteria:

   • Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
   • Be taken against an all white background
   • Be 35 mm by 45mm in size
   • Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
   • You may wear neither spectacles nor headwear except for religious purposes
   • Your photos should not be affixed to your application or display evidence of adhesive or staples

4. Business Introduction Letter

   A letter of introduction from the applicant's Irish employer. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Be addressed to the Embassy
   • Include the company registration number
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Include the nationality of the applicant
   • Include the date of birth of the applicant
   • Include the passport number of the applicant
   • Include the issue and expiry date of the applicant's passport
   • Include the location and dates of the planned visit
   • Include the purpose of journey
   • Specify the exact nature of the business activities during your stay
   • Specify the agenda and all attending parties if the activities include business meetings
   • Specify that the Company takes full financial responsibility for the applicant

    

5. Letter of Invitation

   A letter of invitation from the company the applicant is visiting. A copy is acceptable. This letter must:

   • Be addressed to the High Commission
   • Be on company letterhead paper
   • Include the name of the applicant
   • Specify that the Company takes full immigration responsibility for the applicant
   • Specify the exact nature of all business activities during your stay
   • Specify the agenda and all attending parties if the activities include business meetings
   • Specify the requested number of entries and the length of visa required
   • Be signed by the inviting party

6. Visa Application Form

   One fully completed and signed application form

7. VisaCentral Order Confirmation

   Provide the VisaCentral Order Confirmation included in this kit.

8. Visa Conditions

   The High Commission may decide to issue a Business (Assignment) visa (single entry) instead of the requested standard multiple business visa and their assessment of the stated activities of the applicant during their stay and the High Commission's decision. 

   A business (Assignment) visa is required by all those who intend to visit Tanzania for purposes of special assignments including the installation or maintenance of machinery or systems, conducting short courses, training, auditing, consultancy or legal business trade in accordance with Tanzania law.    

   There are no specific guidelines issued by the High Commission regarding the issuance of business visas, it is on a case by case scenario at the discretion of the High Commission will be final and cannot be contested by VisaCentral. 

9. Yellow Fever Certificate

   Applicants arriving from a yellow fever risk area or applicants who transited through such an area for more than 12 hours must provide a yellow fever certificate