Visa having children born Zanzibar

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rodbergNew member28 February 2013 17:18:36

Hi

I have a big problem. I have been in Zanzibar for 2 years, and have a wife from Kilimanjaro, and a child 8 months, born here Zanzibar. I recently lost my job and found that even married a Tanzanian, and having Tanzanian child I cannot stay here if I dont have job, or my own business.
I will like to know if someone knows if I can get a visa in Tanzania mainland just for beeing married to a local and having the child here(until I can find another job). I dont want to leave my family, but also dont have the money to start my own busines.

selinadivaActive member01 March 2013 04:40:51

Hi sorry to here of your circumstances im british an have 2 kids with my zanzibarian husband i have been here in dar alil over 11 mths my husband applied me a spouse visa to stay here so cant see why it be any different for you! i have renenew in 2 yrs an was told if i stay longer i can just renew again or think about apply residence here an our kids have been given dual nationality even though they are british born i think it may be easier to apply here in dar for visa than zanzibar anyway hope i helped alil an good luck

rodbergNew member01 March 2013 10:19:07

Hi thanks for replaying. I never heard of spouse visa but I guess its a dependant visa,your husband work, you depend on him. I cant get that one because I am a man. Zanzibar as you know its islamic, they tell me I cant depend on a woman. They rejected that option.
Today I found out that theres an investor visa for small scale farming ,trade,business or fishing, for 1000 usd for 3 years, so I will go for that one, but first must go out of the country and come back.
By the way if you know about a landscaping design job for big hotels there in Dar let me know, I have a lot of experience designin and constructing gardens.Thanks

orange1Member01 March 2013 10:29:57

hello there
what about applying for tz nationality?
go wiyh ur wife and apply for tz nation, sge will support as u r her hzbnd. or make any bzns visa or employment visa in any co or supermarke or,,, and stay there. is it possible? reply me pls

rodbergNew member01 March 2013 10:44:52

Hi
Definetly Tanzanian nationality will be the best, but first you need to stay legal in the contry for 8 years before you can apply for that option. I will apply for that investor visa 1000 usd. Thanks

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