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#Application for obtaining Identification Card for citizens of Tanzania is available in National Identification Authority [https://nida.go.tz/swahili link]<br />
#Applicant has to enter all necessary details in the application form.<br />
#Applicant must carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are required for completing this procedure.<br />
#Documents that are required for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.<br />
#Applicant has to attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting.<br />
#This process can be done for free of cost.<br />
#If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the document will be provided within 3 months.<br />
#Applicant will be notified regarding the availability of their ID, they can visit the office to collect their ID card after getting the notification.<br />
#If there is no information regarding the ID is provided, applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Passport sized photographs – 2<br />
*Birth Certificate<br />
*Voter’s ID Card<br />
*Certificate of Baptism<br />
*Clink Card<br />
*Introduction letter<br />
*LGA Introduction letter<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
'''Location:''' Dar es Salaam<br><br />
National Identification Authority, <br><br />
Chang'ombe, Dar es Salaam, <br><br />
Tanzania<br><br />
'''Location ''' [https://goo.gl/maps/rYTWfw2pJFDLM9Y28 link]<br><br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*All citizens of Tanzania who have attained a legal age are eligible.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
*There is no fee for this procedure.<br />
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==Validity==<br />
*This ID is valid forever.<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
*Processing time for this procedure is 3 months.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.<br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,<br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.<br />
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==Instructions==<br />
*Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.<br />
*Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.<br />
*If any other document is requested by the authorities during the time of application, then, the applicant must provide the document to them.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
*Name<br />
*Date of Birth<br />
*Number of the Birth Certificate<br />
*Gender<br />
*Parent’s details<br />
*Residence details<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
*This ID card is necessary for acting as a proof of identity in Tanzania.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
*The National Identification Authority (NIDA) is responsible for registration and issuance of National Identification Cards to Tanzanian citizens and Legal residents.<br />
*Legal residents are eligible for NIDA card if they have valid national passport and valid residence permit of not less than six months.<br />
*Legal Residents dependents of 18 years and above are also eligible to get the ID.<br />
*NIDA ID card is a prerequisite for business registration in Tanzania.<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
*This ID Card can be used for applying to get some other important documents like passports.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
*National Identification Authority [https://nida.go.tz/swahili/ Link]<br />
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==Others==<br />
More information which might help people.<br />
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[[Category:Tanzania]]<br />
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