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Welcome to Tanzania
WELCOME TO TANZANIA:
Tanzania is a natural beauty and extraordinary wildlife. It is the largest country in East Africa – nearly one million square kilometers (386.109 square miles). Agriculture dominates the economy and the vast majority of their export crops, namely coffee, tea, cotton, cashew nuts, sisal, cloves and pyrethrum. Meanwhile reliable cash flow frustrates farmers, government intervention is to have a significant and positive impact on the economy.
In 1986, to help improve the country's economy, the Tanzanian government introduced new policies such as reducing its budget deficit, policies on trade facilitation and reduction of restrictions on food crops. Also as a result of high U.S. funds and many international groups in mining, agriculture, gas and oil, insurance and tourism has increased its staff and its presence in the country, Tanzania has an increase of 16% of FDI in 2007.
Tanzania has increased by about 4% per year and is now a fully integrated democracy has become one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Dodoma is the capital and home to the country's parliament and government offices. There is 440 km (273 miles) west of Dar es Salaam, the commercial capital. Dar es Salaam is a city that has more than five centuries. It is a mixture of African, Arab, Asian and European cultures. Tanzanians are very friendly and stopped to help foreigners in any way they can.
For someone who arrived in Dar es Salaam by air, because they will see a large area with high palm trees and mud huts as the eye can see. Once on land, buildings are constructed at random, and not very clean. In contrast, international hotels are good quality and well located for enjoy the seascapes.
The city is divided into four distinct areas: the downtown is a mix of office buildings, hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, parks and sports facilities. The peninsula is where most diplomats and live here. Offers fantastic views of the sea, restaurants, shops, hotels and has a sailing club. Then there are houses on the coast and resorts ranging from 20-30 km (12-19 miles) north and south of Dar es Salaam. Rest City, unfortunately, is characterized by a low-cost housing, with a large population of three to four million people living near the poverty line.
Dar es Salaam has radically changed from socialism to a more capitalist government in the last line 15. The arrival of diplomats, foreign aid and donations have led to a gradual improvement of living standards of local populations. Infrastructure and Utilities are also improving each year – the frequent breakdowns of the power of the past are less and less frequent. Water problems and wastewater are high on the list of government priorities.
Swahili is the official language of Tanzania, but for business communications, English is almost always used. A person can very easily into the city without knowing Swahili, but learning is easier to absorb, store and barter in local communities.
Be courteous and Tanzania is the host of the most important thing you can remember and, preferably, if it is done in Swahili. Visitors should try not to raise his voice, even if there is evidence patience. Dar es Salaam is a Muslim environment and must be very favorable to Muslim customs.
Dar es Salaam is very hot almost all year around unless you have an office or a house equipped fans or air conditioning system good, you feel exhausted by the high temperatures are usually 30 degrees C (86 degrees F), and was nearly 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) with humidity can approach 100%. Torrential downpours come and go without notice. We can not escape the heat ends Weekend goes to one of the many beaches.
Foreigners wishing to enter must have a Tanzanian passport valid. The passport must be presented to an Immigration Official at any point of entry or border crossing, airport or port. You must submit visa, residence permit or a pass, which is for those in transit to another destination.
There are five types of visas: a visa for "ordinary" is issued to any mission in Tanzania and abroad. However, if you arrive at the checkpoint without a visa, you can get one at the door entry at a cost of U.S. $ 50. The Business Visa ", which is called a CTA, is issued to potential investors or business people seeking to establish business contacts. It is valid for two months. It costs U.S. $ 100, plus the cost of entry visa. If he leaves the country business, they need to get an entry visa and visa to enter new CTA. The "multiple-entry visas" are issued to foreigners, because of its trade commitments, are required to make multiple entries. The validity period may be one month to one year. The visa "referred" to a license or special Immigration Director Senior Immigration Officer in Zanzibar. Generally, it's for people of Lebanon, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Somalia, refugees, stateless persons and other countries as shown by the authorities. Applications are made any Tanzania missions abroad and may not be available at points of entry. Finally, transit "visa is issued for those who wish to visit Tanzania and is valid for two weeks. For those people with one-way tickets.
Visas can be obtained the airport and if you arrive by land or sea, in the port of entry. Although officially the government stopped taking certificate yellow fever, it is always advisable to obtain and carry a valid certificate of vaccination against yellow fever. Weapons, pornographic material, food cool cars over 10 years should not enter Tanzania.
There are two types of work permits, each requiring different documents, including program resumes, letters, diplomas, and personal photographs. A particular type of work permit is granted specifically to those who apply successfully demonstrate the skills or rare tracks. They are usually granted to those who have committed very techniques that are not easily available in the local labor market, including doctors, pilots, lawyers and accountants.
With a residence permit, the spouse and Dependents may remain in Tanzania for the duration of stay of the family work. Usually does not work, but there are exceptions based on specific criteria. The passport is the primary document used to verify the identity of Tanzania. So to get a driver's license from Tanzania, other documentation necessary.
The local currency is Tanzania Shilling (Shiling). The notes are 10,000 TSH (Red Elephant), TSH 5.000 (violet, rhinoceros) TSH 1.000 (blue, late President Nyerere), TSH 500 (green, buffalo) and TSH 2.00 (Brown, Zanzibar High). Coins TSH 200, 100, 50 and 25. HRT 20, 10 and 5 are removed traffic so it can still be used in banks, are no longer issued or used. Exchange Office can be found throughout the city. Rates vary so wise to shop around. Hotels also exchange foreign currency, but at rates higher.
Cash payment as is used for everyday purchases, for example, food, etc. It is essential for things such as cooking gas, fuel purchases of cars, restaurants, drinking in bars, taxis and every day the most. Recently, department stores have begun accepting Visa and MasterCard and some places will accept American Express, but it is always advisable to have cash available in case of problems with the machines unreliable.
Credit cards are accepted in hotels and some very exclusive restaurants that pay a fee of 5%. In most cases, you need shillings Tanzania. alien species are accepted, but the effect of exchange rates. Some institutions insist on being paid in U.S. dollars but you have the right to pay in francs. However, you have more chance of getting a poor exchange rate.
Foreigners are able to open a private bank account with a minimum of 50,000 Tanzanian shillings, U.S. $ 1,000 and sometimes with 1,000 euros, but you need a work permit and residence, two passport photographs, a letter appointing her employer and depositing cash to do so. All banks are English and Swahili as a language correspondence. Whenever there are sufficient funds, you can transfer and remit a sum of money out of the country. Instead, you can transfer to the extent where you want, but will be converted into the currency of your accounts.
Banking hours are generally weekdays 8:30 to 15:30 and Saturday from 09:00 am noon. More than 30 banks Barclays, Standard Chartered, Stanbic, Bank of Baroda, FBME, and Citibank was the best known internationally. Most banks have ATMs and offer Visa, MasterCard and facilities. Cash is distributed in Tanzanian shillings. 400 000 TSH is generally the maximum allowed to withdraw at once. Traveler's checks are accepted and usually only exchanged at banks, hotels and bureaux de change. Credit Cards are slowly being introduced, but when it comes to local people, cash is the offer is acceptable.
When searching a place to live in their city, the most important factor to consider is your budget. Accommodation costs are very high and that the rules are relatively low. The other factor to consider is the distance travel to work and school as traffic congestion problems, especially morning.
Oysterbay and the peninsula are the two most popular areas for expatriates. Rentals in the Peninsula and the United States vary Oysterbay $ 2,500 to $ 15,000 per month. The most famous and sought after areas are Masaki (near Boat Club), and Oysterbay Msasani Peninsula. All are located near the school's most popular shopping malls, hospitals, hotels and restaurants. These areas have been developing at an astonishing pace over the last five to seven years and now has the choice of all types of housing. Many of them have swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts and security systems. Because these areas are in high demand, rents are much higher and the payment conditions are rarely less than a year.
Foreigners are not allowed to buy property. Only businesses are allowed to buy on a lease for 99 years. So rule General housing for rent. The owners of properties on the request of the continent of an advance for a year. In other areas, some owners call six months in advance.
While searching for your home, you might consider renting a furnished apartment short term rental. Ask a list of accommodation available, but book early because it is low in Dar es Salaam. There are only two international residential management companies: Knight Frank and Pam Goulding. But three or four local companies. There are more than 40 hotels and apartments in Dar es Salaam and their surroundings: Holiday Inn, Movenpick, Kempinski, Protea International and Sol are the best known hotel chains.
Utilities are generally not included in the rental price. Water is a factor to consider when moving to an area. In some areas, for example, the Yacht Club and Masaki, a home for a family of four needs water to be transported in four times per month to U.S. $ 50 delivery. If DAWASCO, the local distribution of water around Dar es Salaam is connected to your home can cost about HRT 100,000 (U.S. $ 85 per month).
Electricity is another factor cost. A house that uses electricity for air conditioning and appliances may be as much as HRT 500,000 (U.S. $ 430 per month). Prepaid sells electricity TANESCO through its offices from Monday to Saturday luku. Some garages offer a 24 hour service for sales luku. The gas is a very useful alternative to electricity and is readily available and most of Dukas (shops) selling it later in the night. The system voltage is 220, but because of fluid. Voltage, most Many households buy a cap to keep their equipment from being destroyed by the peaks and valleys of supply. Most devices work in Tanzania.
Tanzania is considered safe, but there was an increase in thefts and gang attacks in people without a partner. Burglary at home is rare, but use the security services 24 hours.
The expatriates in Dar es Salaam in the general register children in private primary schools. There are more than a dozen schools to choose from Dar es Salaam, including IST (International School of Tanganyika) Oysterbay for children in the upper class and IST Upanga primary school. STI is by far the most popular school of choice for expatriates and for this reason alone, it is difficult to get students placed immediately. Sometimes, luck is determined by the people leaving a particular note. The school is very expensive, but has the best record in the city. There are also seven schools selected in the Peninsula, and Ada Real Upanga areas support preschool children. School buses are available, but heavy traffic means that children spend much time on the bus very early in the morning. Thus, many families bring their children to school.
All schools, except in early STI January and ends in December. STI starts in September and ends in late June Schools usually insist that their students wear uniforms. The sports are not a priority, but STI has other activities that school.
It is recommended that you get the yellow fever and cholera vaccination as a precaution, and Talk to your doctor about medicines to prevent malaria. You are not denied medical care, but in the Aga Khan hospital public entry is relatively cheap. Most expatriates go to the clinic IST – International School of Tanganyika clinic, which is in charge of professional health that are paid in U.S. dollars for all services. Local agencies refer patients to Kenya, South Africa, if the situation warrants.
You can dial 112 for help because of a medical emergency, fire, or if you need to contact the police, however, these figures are rarely answered. The best thing is to get the emergency numbers of the security company owned. There are three or four companies Security that provide ambulance services and reliable medical support. Daktari "is the word" doctor "in Swahili." Duka Propagation "is the store for medicine. The water is not safe to drink tap water. Bottled water is highly recommended.
Dar es Salaam traffic can be very congested during the morning and evening. There is a distinct advantage to have your own vehicle. If a company vehicle is not available for transporting your family around, you may need a second vehicle. Many expatriates use drivers to avoid the stress of traffic and the risk of possible accidents. You may want to hire a driver to perform the roles and, in general, these people are very reliable and willing to work odd hours. The vehicles are usually a type drive four wheels, because the road is in good condition. A new vehicle of this type is sold in the U.S. $ 30,000 vehicles at $ 50,000, but good Used are available for between U.S. $ 8,000 and $ 15,000.
A drivers license is required in Tanzania in six months on arrival. The Licensing authority requires a permit driving under audit, three passport size photographs and an eye examination by a specialist with a reputation (at a cost of 30,000 TSH or the U.S. $ 26). Insurance is not mandatory but is strongly recommended that you take a full and comprehensive insurance that people have very little assurance and you need to protect their assets.
In Tanzania, we drive on the left. Despite regular complaints in the press about the dangerous driving dirty uniforms and music unsociably aloud in Dar es Salaam is surprisingly efficient public transport and you can get almost anywhere in a period of twenty kilometers (12 miles) from the city less than one thousand shillings (less than $ 1). "Daladals" shared minibuses which are all around the city and perform five hours 00-22 hours. A short distance often used, the route is served by a cheap bicycle, tricycle, with a capacity of two to three passengers. Taxis are everywhere. Travel to the airport are among the TSH between 20,000 and 30,000 (U.S. $ 17 to $ 26). In the city, transportation is safe, but in general is very tight and can be very hot and stuffy.
Long distance buses are available to make expats city. They are of good quality and are very expensive, but the drivers are known for speed. If the distance is 40-50 km (24-30 miles), then taxis would be good option. Because of the enormous distances of Dar es Salaam to other tourist attractions, many travel domestic airlines and charter airlines to go these locations.
There are many grocery stores to buy food and toiletries that buyers Plaza, Shop Rite (three points), games, Pueblo Supermarket (POS Shrijee three.) For fresh, there are other "Dukas" but we must be willing to change for the best price, thus Most expatriates tend to buy in traditional stores and sometimes buy the bank Duka strange road. With the exception of fresh produce, all other products are imported and come with a cost inflated. You can get a lot of things, such as electrical appliances and a considerable local variety too.
There are also outlets of furniture more luminous. Tanzanians are manufacturers of furniture very good condition and are recognized by Zanzibar beds, dressers, shelves, end tables and coffee tables and more. Doors of Zanzibar are important inputs of a large number of houses.
Community expatriates is very friendly and there are many activities available for entertainment. Clubs and groups are available to meet and interact with other expatriates and locals including bridge clubs, the British Council, Dar es Salaam Yacht Club, diplomatic spouses Group, the Irish company, Little Theatre, Mah-jong Wildlife Conservation Society of Tanzania and many others. Not many radio and television outside of social life is limited cinema and restaurant. There are several groups that receive ("Karibu") newcomers. There are discos and bars, but it is suggested that the newcomer is simply that these places once they get to know the city. There are many expatriate professionals who are working for a period of contract.
The list of things to do for spouses is almost endless. Often spouses to visit the islands near Dar es Salaam, enjoy the sun and eating freshly cooked fish and chips. Sports activities are limited, but golf, tennis and cricket are very popular events social. There is a bowling alley in the Sea Cliff Hotel on the peninsula and diving and sailing are popular activities on the weekend.
Nannies are available and generally have experience working with families of other expatriates. They are very reliable and can double up as a woman in home. national contracts for essential employment, wages are very affordable.
Although Kunduchi Beach Hotel and Resorts are the most popular attractions for children in the region, other children's activities are very limited and families are expected to entertain their children most of the time. Addition activities organized by schools, it is suggested that families continue to participate in the selection of potential sites for teens before they can discover for yourself. Discuss safety issues for children of this city. There are real fears for children, but it is recommended that adolescents do not go to the city by their own means.
Written by:
Chris Draeger, Group Vice-President, Crown Relocations
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Christine Draeger is Group Vice President of Crown Worldwide. The Crown Relocations divisions help corporates, employees, private individuals and their families move and settle in to new locations around the world.
