International Students

Tuition fee

In most cases International students may be expected to pay higher tuition fees compare to home students, please refer to financial page or for more information contact Bursar's office on bursar@tumainidsm.ac.tz

About the Visa

The visa is designed for international students applying to study in Tanzania and whose main course of study is one of the following:

• Bachelor degree
• Associate degree
• Graduate certificate
• Graduate diploma
• Masters by coursework.
  

Who is the visa for?
For most students are not Tanzania citizens need a visa to enter and remain in Tanzania during the period of study. Before leaving your country you should contact the Tanzania High commission or the Embassy depending on the country your are coming from.

How much will the visa cost?
You must pay a non-refundable visa application charge when you lodge your visa application.,

How the Visa Works

Before you apply for this visa, you must have applied for and been accepted to study full-time at Tumaini university Dar es Salaam College.

Length of stay

The visa allows you to stay in Tanzania for the duration of your course. It permits multiple entries to Tanzania.

Note: If your student visa expires before your graduation, you can apply for a Visitor visa. You will need a letter from College admission office or Deputy provost for Academic Affairs which states the date of your graduation.

Applying for this visa

Complete applications
When you lodge your application, it is important that you include all the required documents with your application. Lodging a complete application assists case officers to quickly process your application.

If you cannot provide all the supporting documentation when you lodge your visa application, tell the department which documents are missing and when you expect to be able to provide them. Incomplete applications may be delayed or, in some cases, refused.

Passport details
Your visa will be linked to the passport number you used in your application. You must use the same passport to travel to and from Tanzania. Your passport should be valid for at least six months from the time you lodge the application.

Important: To avoid significant delays at your departure point for Tanzania, you must advise the department of new passport details before you travel to Tanzania.

Other costs
There may also be other costs associated with the application, such as translating documents into English or Swahili. You will also need to pay for any medical examinations.
If required, you may also need to provide a police check. Charges for obtaining police checks vary in each country. When required to obtain your own police checks, you are personally responsible for all arrangements and charges.