FAQs

Ans: Applicants Responsibility

• All information provided in the application must be accurate and truthful.
• The applicant is responsible for submitting all required documents and complete information as stipulated by the respective country’s immigration authorities.
• Incomplete, inaccurate, or improperly formatted submissions may result in processing delays or application denial
• All documents must be submitted in the prescribed format

Ans: Approval & Validity

• Approval of the e-Visa is solely at the discretion of the respective government and its immigration department.
• Approval is not guaranteed under any circumstances.
• The validity period and allowed duration of stay under the e-Visa are determined by the issuing authority.
• Common visa categories include e-Visa, ETA, and ESTA, with permitted stay durations typically being 30 or 60 days, depending on the visa type and issuing country.

Ans: Hours of Operation

The Virtual Consular Assistance offices operate Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Time), excluding U.S. holidays listed on our website.

Ans: Virtual Consular Assistance (VCA) Service — Process Overview

Check Eligibility

• The service is fully remote
• Applicant visits the BLS Virtual Consular Assistance website for Tanzania; reviews Visa Types and Fees on the website to confirm that their visa category is covered under VCA.

Book an Appointment

• Applicant selects an available VCA appointment slot.
• Applicant completes the payment to confirm the booking.

Receive Confirmation & Checklist

• Applicant receives an appointment confirmation email along with the document checklist.

Upload Documents

• Applicant uploads all required documents immediately on the applicant’s portal with their login

Document Review by BLS

• BLS staff reviews the uploaded documents.
• Documents are either approved or rejected (with reasons).
• Applicants can check this on the applicant portal and upload new documents

First Virtual Consular Appointment

• Purpose: Document review and correction.
• Applicant is informed of any missing or incomplete documents.
• Any other clarifications the applicant has

Upload Corrections

• Applicant uploads the missing or corrected documents.
• BLS staff verifies that the full set meets the checklist requirements.

Submission to the Consulate

Once documents are complete, the applicant is instructed to either:

• Mail the complete application package to the Consulate, or
• Book an in person appointment if preferred.

Consulate Decision

• The Consulate processes the application.
• The passport is returned to the applicant after a decision is made.

Ans: Application Submission to Embassy/Consulate of Tanzania

No. BLS does not submit applications on behalf of applicants. Applications must be submitted in person or by mailing it at the Consulate of your jurisdiction.

BLS is a third party service provider offering a fully remote Virtual Consular Assistance Service to help applicants prepare complete, accurate applications vetted by expert visa officers.

Ans: Jurisdiction

Yes. We service all applicants who are permanent residents of the U.S. applying at a Consulate of Tanzania and who need assistance ensuring their application is accurate and complete. Even if you are currently outside the U.S., you can still attend a remote session.

Ans: Tanzania Visa Categories

• Tourist Visa
• Transit Visa  
• Business - Short Term
• Multiple Entry 

Ans: For E-visas, you can expect to receive the following support:

• Complete guidance on the process
• Document check for completion
• Form filling and accuracy review
• Verification that documents meet the format and size requirements of the e Visa platform

Ans: Value Added Services

• Form Filling (Complete form filling assistance)
• Travel Insurance Booking Fee
• Document formatting as per size and file type
• Additional Virtual session (complex applications)