An official source at the Immigration Department confirmed that the notice circulating online was authentic and urged employers, business owners, and foreign residents to comply with the directive.
Dar es Salaam. The Immigration Department has launched a month-long verification exercise targeting residence permits and other immigration statuses of foreign nationals working and residing in Tanzania.
The exercise, which officially began on September 11 and will run until October 8, 2025, will cover all regions, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs through the Immigration Department.
An official source at the Immigration Department confirmed that the notice circulating online was authentic and urged employers, business owners, and foreign residents to comply with the directive.
“All concerned parties are advised to visit the Kurasini Immigration Office in Dar es Salaam, the Zanzibar Immigration Headquarters, or their respective Regional Immigration Offices with their passports and valid immigration documents for verification,” reads the notice
Authorities emphasized that the exercise seeks to ensure compliance with immigration laws and enhance oversight of foreign nationals in the country.
Employers and businesses that hire expatriates are also required to facilitate the verification of their staff.
The department has called for maximum cooperation from the public, stressing that the exercise will help strengthen national security and safeguard Tanzania’s labour market.
