Preparing Your Tanzanian Work Permit Photo
Get your Tanzanian work permit application ready by learning the photo requirements and how to prepare your image correctly at home.
Understanding Size Requirements
The cited guidance does not give a separate photo specification for the work permit[1]. A 35×45 mm crop (about 1.38×1.77 inches) is a practical fallback, not an official or verified commonly requested size. Confirm requirements with the relevant office.
The cited guidance does not specify a head-height measurement for work permit photos[1].
Background and Official Guidance
The cited guidance covers residence permits and says that photos are required for a subsequent residence permit. It does not give a separate photo specification for work permits[1].
The cited residence permit guidance does not specify a background or lighting requirement for work permit photos[1].
Facial Expression, Glasses, and Headwear
The cited residence permit guidance does not specify rules for expression, glasses, or headwear for work permit photos[1].
Confirm any photo requirements with the responsible office.
Taking Your Photo at Home
You can take a photo at home with a camera or smartphone. Use even lighting and avoid shadows across your face.
Ask a friend or family member to take the picture rather than taking a selfie, because selfies distort facial proportions. Keep the camera at your exact eye level, standing about one to one and a half meters away from the lens. Take several test shots so you can pick the clearest one.
Wear everyday clothing that contrasts with your background. Stand against a plain, light-coloured wall if possible. Make sure there are no harsh shadows cast on the wall behind you by stepping slightly forward.
Checking Your Photo
Before you finish your session, look closely at your test shots on a computer screen. Check that your face is fully in focus and that your eyes are wide open and looking straight at the camera lens. Look for any glare on your face or clothing.
If you use the 35×45 mm fallback, treat it only as a crop size; the authority has not set a head size or framing rule for work permit photos.
Before You Go
Before submitting your documents, confirm with the responsible office whether it requires a printed or digital photo.
Keep printed photos clean and uncreased until you submit them.
Using the Tool Above
You can use the tool above to crop a photo to the practical 35×45 mm fallback size and prepare a print sheet. This size is not an official work permit requirement.
If you need a paper copy, ask a print provider whether it can print the sheet at the required size.
Printing and Submitting Your Photo
The cited guidance says photos are required for a subsequent residence permit, but does not establish whether work permit photos are submitted in print or digitally[1]. Confirm the method with the responsible office.
Follow all instructions provided by the issuing office regarding how to attach your photos to your application forms. Check that your printed copies are sharp, clear, and free of smudges or ink streaks before you hand them in.
Frequently asked questions
What is the official size for a Tanzanian work permit photo?
The cited guidance does not give a separate work permit photo size[1]. A 35×45 mm crop is a practical fallback, not an official requirement.
What is the required head height for the photo?
The cited guidance does not specify a head-height requirement for work permit photos[1].
Are both digital and printed photos accepted?
The cited source does not establish whether work permit photos are submitted digitally or in print[1]. Check with the responsible office.
Who issues the work permit in Tanzania?
The supplied facts identify the Labour Commissioner, in the Ministry responsible for Labour, as the work permit issuer. The cited source[1] does not verify this.
Can I use the tool above to format my photo?
You can use the tool above to crop your image to the practical 35×45 mm fallback size and create a printable sheet. This is not an official work permit photo size. Check with the responsible office before submitting it.
What should I wear for the photo?
The cited residence permit guidance does not specify clothing rules for work permit photos[1].