Kigoma’s Immigration Office enhances measures to curb illegal immigration
KIGOMA: THE Special Zone Immigration Office in Kigoma region has embarked on an exercise to curb illegal immigration by providing education to owners of hotels, bars and guesthouses on immigration laws.
The exercise was led by senior Immigration Department officials in the zone, with Kigoma Regional Immigration Officer SACI Dismas Mlula urging owners of the businesses to ensure that foreign nationals they employ have valid permits authorising them to work in the country.
SACI Mlula also provided clarification on the types of permits required for foreign nationals engaged in agricultural and fishing activities, as well as the importance of foreigners residing in Tanzania for family-related reasons obtaining a Dependant Pass in accordance with the law.
He further urged Tanzanian citizens married to foreign nationals to ensure that their spouses obtain the required permits to reside in the country in accordance with immigration laws and procedures.
For his part, Kigoma Special Zone Head of Operations, ACI Christian Mndeme, outlined strategies being implemented by the zone to regulate the entry, residence and departure of foreign nationals in the country.
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He said the measures are being implemented in accordance with laws and procedures established by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, while stressing the importance of cooperation between the Immigration Department, business owners and the community.
ACI Mndeme said such cooperation is essential in ensuring that foreign nationals entering Tanzania and engaging in various activities comply with the laws and requirements in place.
The hotel, bar and guesthouse owners were also given an opportunity to ask questions on various immigration matters and receive clarification from Immigration Department officials.
The Kigoma Special Zone Immigration Office said the education programme aims to increase awareness among stakeholders, strengthen compliance with immigration laws and procedures, and contribute to safeguarding national security, peace and stability.
