Marriage

Member since 02 October 2018

Chosen84Member02 October 2018 07:50:11

Good morning house,
I am a Nigerian and am Legally married to a Tanzanian. Infact we got married in Tanzania.. In November last year..
My wife is a Missionary in Tanzania, so I intend to live in Tanzania...
I need some advice on what to do..

cjatkins Member

Member since 03 October 2016

cjatkinsMember02 October 2018 08:10:17

Congratulations on your marriage!

I am afraid that I can offer little advice other than this.

In Tanzania a man can not be classified as a dependent on your wife, (ask me how I know...). So you will need a work visa. Otherwise you will need another, different type which might mean that you will need to leave this wonderful country every 90 days, (again, ask me how I know...).

If I remember correctly, and I might be wrong on this, you can apply to become a Tanzanian national, but you would be required to renounce your Nigerian nationality. No dual-nationality here. Again, please be advised this I am not too sure about and could be wrong. No doubt others will be along to offer further advice.

Seeking out good legal advice would be strongly recommended. But, as I have been told many times by government employees at present the relevant laws are in a constant state of flux and these staff are unsure as to what has, or is, changing.

Good luck!