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Good news to workers as Tanzania, Kenya slash permit fee

Immigration.

Tanzania charges $1,750 for work permits for foreigners, including East African nationals. An application for a work permit can take as long as six months for it to be granted. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

By  Luke Anami

Correspondent in Nairobi, Kenya

Nation Media Group

Kenya and Tanzania have agreed to reduce work permit fees charged on nationals seeking short and long-term work contracts in the two countries.

The period it takes to get a Tanzanian work permit for professionals will also be reduced from 90 days to at least 48 hours.

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