Business visa may be issued for a period not exceeding 90 days to foreign nationals who wish to enter in the United Republic of Tanzania for one of the following purposes:

• To conduct special assignments such as fixing/repairing machines or to run short term training, etc.
• To conduct short time professional roles such as auditing accounts, making feasibility studies, establishing professionals and business contacts, making arrangements for investments during the start-up period etc;
• To conduct any other short term lawful business-related task recognised by the laws of the country and as may be determined by the issuing authority.

• The maximum validity for business Visa is 90 days;
• Business Visa cannot be extended nor renewed while the holder is in the country;
• Business Visa is issued on a single entry basis. It cannot be used to re-enter the country after the holder leaves the country;
• The Business Visa should not be taken as a substitute for Residence Permit. If for any reason, the activity or assignment for which the guest comes will exceed 3 months, then a guest is advised to obtain Residence Permit instead of Business Visa