@jkirimi
Kenyan expat in Tanzania
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About me
Kenyan
Lives in Dar es Salaam
Registration: 13 July 2010
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Yellow Fever Vaccine by Bonnie TZ
Just wanted to let anyone traveling to TZ know that at the Arusha, KLM airport they are really checking for the yellow fever vaccine. They said that they don't care what the Government website says, that you should have it when you arrive here, no ...
I have had similar experiences at JNIA, Dar es Salaam but I have always gotten away with arguing that I am a Tanzanian resident and that travels out of the country which last less than a few weeks would really not have got me infected with yellow ... Read More
re-entry to Tanzania with a work permit by Jamani
This might be a stupid question...but I have to ask! I am a British citizen working in Tanzania. I have a class B work permit. I plan to go to the UK for a couple of weeks next month and will then return to Tanzania to continue my job. Will I ...
Jamani, If you have a work permit, you'll must have had a residence visa stamped on your passport. This is a multiple-entry visa and is valid for the term of your work permit (generally 2 years). Therefore to answer your question - you'll have no ... Read More
Working permits by sarahlovely31
HI I am new to this forum so hello to everyone! I hope someone can answer this question, well actually two questions. Is it difficult for an American to find a job in Dar es Salaam? And what documentation do you need for a work permit and could I ...
Hi Sarah, You cannot personally apply for a work permit - only an employer has to do that. The way it works is that you first look for a job and if the employer is interested in employing you, they then have to apply for a work permit on your ... Read More
can you export a car without a work permit? by pinar
Hi everybody, We just moved to DES and realized very quickly how much you spend if you live in DES and do not have a car. Can you please let me know whether you need a work permit to export a car w/out a work permit? Also if you have any ...
Hi, I assume you meant 'importing a car into DES' instead of 'export a car'. You don't require a work permit, per se, to import a car. Work permit merely gives you the legal right to work in Tanzania for a specific employer. If you are a foreigner, ... Read More
taxation on salary by bubba
Could you kindly highlight what would be the tax implication on salaries received at Tanzania. Please highlight what would be the %age of tax applicable on a individuals salary. Also kindly highlight what would be the safest and economical way to ...
If you are a non-resident for tax purposes (i.e. you have been in Tanzania for less than 183 days in a year)you are subject to tax on your salary or emoluments at the rate of 15%. Further, non-residents and foreigners who have lived in Tanzania for ... Read More