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Tanzania - Replacement of Lost or Stolen Passport

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. Application form for renewal of passport is available in Tanzania Immigration Headquarters contact link
  2. Applicant must provide all information that are requested in the application form.
  3. Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
  4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. Applicant should attach photocopies of documents along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
  6. Fee structure for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
  7. If all the above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the renewal can be done within 1 week.
  8. Applicant can visit the office after getting notification from concerned authorities.
  9. If there is no information regarding the passport is provided, applicant has to visit the office to know status of application.


Apply Online

  1. Application form for renewal of passport online is available in the following application link
  2. Applicant must click on the “Select Request Type”, under which a drop down will be shown.
  3. Applicant must click on “Lost or Stolen passport” for getting new passport.
  4. Applicant must provide required information under “Phone Number”, “Location of Applicant” etc. and click on “Start Request”.
  5. The following page provides an ‘Identity Number’ and a ‘date’ in which the applicant has to visit the office for collecting their passport.
  6. Applicant can print that page for reference of their Identity number.
  7. Then, they have to click on “Continue with Request”.
  8. In the next page, the application form requests several information under “Personal Information”.
  9. Applicant must provide all information requested in the application form.
  10. Applicant should make sure to attach digital copies of all documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
  11. Finally, click on the “Save & Continue” for processing application.
  12. If all the above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the passport renewal will be done within the mentioned date.
  13. At the mentioned date, applicant can visit the office to get their passport.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Police Loss Report
  • Copy of Advertisement published in a newspaper
  • A letter detailing the circumstances for the loss, stolen or burnt passport
  • Sworn declaration of the circumstances surrounding the LOSS, THEFT or DAMAGE of Passport.
  • Evidence of Applicant’s trip
  • Birth Certificate of the Applicant, applicant’s father or mother
  • Passport application form
  • 5 recent passport size photographs
  • If the Passport was burnt, an introduction letter from the Chairman of the Ward Executive Office and the report from the Fire Brigade and Rescue Force must be submitted.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Tanzania Immigration Head Office – Uhamiaji House
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address:
Liliondo St,
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 222 850 575
Contact link
Location link

EligibilityEdit

  • All Tanzanian Passport Holders whose passport is lost/stolen are eligible.



FeesEdit

  • Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.



ValidityEdit

  • Passport is valid for 10 years.



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Processing TimeEdit

  • Processing Time for this procedure is 1 week.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicant has to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
  • Applicant must make sure to provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.



Required InformationEdit

  • Type of Passport Application
  • State Code
  • Passport Number
  • Surname
  • Name of the Applicant
  • Nationality
  • Date of Birth
  • Sex
  • Issue Date
  • Expiry Date
  • Place of Birth
  • Issuing Authority
  • Electronically printed Signature



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • New passport must be applied in case of Lost or Stolen passport for continuing travelling purposes.



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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

  • Passport can be used as a proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

  • Immigration Services Department link



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