Tanzania Immigration Services Department Stories

Tanzania cracks down on illegal foreign workers after trade ban
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 15, 2025

In late July, President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government barred non-citizens from engaging in several business sectors to protect opportunities for Ta...

Immigration department cancels controversial tourist insurance tender amid backlash
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 21, 2025

The decision follows protests from local insurers who accused the government of discrimination in the bidding process.

State clears passport backlog, opens new offices to ease access for job seekers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 20, 2024

The government has revealed that it has bought one million passport booklets and recruited 300 new immigration officers to meet the growing demand.

Kenyans urged to pick over 65,000 passports uncollected countrywide
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 15, 2024

To expedite the collection process, the DIS has temporarily removed the requirement to book appointments for passport collection.

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