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Types of Visas

Types of Visas Processed at Embassy Dar es Salaam

Visas for Temporary Visitors

There are several types of visas for temporary visitors to the U.S. The type of visa needed is defined by immigration law, and relates to the purpose of your travel. These visas are meant for travelers who intend to stay in the U.S. temporarily and then return to their home country.

For information specific to each visa type, click on the links below.

Visas for Those Who Plan to Live Permanently in the U.S.

For U.S. citizens who have been resident in Tanzania for more than six months, meaning the U.S. citizen has a Tanzanian Residency Permit issued more than six months ago, may file an immigrant visas or fiance visa petition at the the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam.  The Embassy only accepts petitions for these types of visas on Mondays from 2:00-4:00 pm.

If the U.S. citizen does not meet these criteria, he/she must file the petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service in the United States.

  • For general information about visas for spouses and fiances of U.S. citizens (IR1, CR1, K1, and K3), please click here.
  • For general information about visas for family members of U.S. citizens (excluding spouses and fiances), please click here.
  • For specific inquiries, please call 22-229-4000 ext. 4122 between 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. Due to heavy workloads, the consular section can only respond to visa inquiries via telephone during these times.
  • New! USCIS Pamphlet, "Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa."
  • New! USCIS Immigrant Fee Effective 2/1/2013 - Pay this fee online before you enter the United States. Click here (PDF 145 KB) for more information and payment instructions.
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