Introduction
In line with Tanzania’s efforts to move labour and immigration permits application processes online, a new system which is the Online Work permit Application and Issuance System (OWAIS) has been developed by the Prime Minister’s Office-Policy, Parliament, Coordination, Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability (Ministry of Labour) to enable applicants to electronically submit their applications for Work/Residence Permit, pay required fees, receive status notification and grant notice online through their email accounts.
The system was launched officially in August. With the new system (OWAIS), there will be improved application approval process which allow permits to be issued expeditiously.
Work Permits
Below are the classes of work permits that one can apply for via the OWAIS which are to be approved by the Labour Commissioner under the Ministry of Labour:
Classes |
Non- Citizens |
Work Permits Class A |
Investors or self employed |
Work Permit Class B |
Non-citizen in possession of prescribed professions |
Work Permit Class C |
Non-citizen in possession of other professions |
Work Permit Class D |
Non-citizens employed or engaged in approved religious or charitable activities |
Work Permit Class E |
Refugees |
Residence Permits
The system integrates the labour and immigration permits, hence once the permit application has been scrutinized by the Labour Commissioner for work permit and appropriate decision made, the system then forwards the application to the Commissioner General of Immigration to process the application and make a decision for residence permit.
The types of Residence Permits are:
Classes |
Non- Citizens |
Residence Permit – Class A |
Self- employed foreigners (investors)
|
Residence Permit – Class B |
Expatriates working in company/ private institutions |
Residence Permit – Class C |
Other class of foreigners such as researchers, retired persons, Missionaries, Volunteers etc |
It should be noted that after payment of the requisite fees, the applicant will be required to report to the nearest Immigration Office for biometric information...
Approval of Application
Upon approval of the application, an e -permit smart card will be issued containing details of work and residence permit.
Conclusion
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