HID Global, an identity solutions provider, has announced that the government of Tanzania has selected HID’s citizen ID solutions to add e-Visa and e-Permit capabilities to its e-Passport
The new web-based visa and residence permit services allow visitors and residents to apply for and receive validated credentials for travelling or living in the country.
Anna Peter Makakala, Tanzania’s commissioner general of immigration, said, “This is an important milestone as we continue to work with HID Global to enhance and broaden the capabilities of our e-Immigration ecosystem.”
“We plan to continue expanding this solution to our country’s border crossings and across the broader global community as we become a showcase for efficient, comprehensive and integrated e-Immigration solutions,” she added.
Rob Haslam, vice-president of sales, citizen ID business with HID Global, commented, “We are pleased to be entering this second deployment phase with the government of Tanzania, building on the success of the country’s e-Passport roll-out last year.”
“Immigration officers in Tanzania now have a convenient and efficient toolset for completing their vital mission of vetting and granting electronic visa and residence permit credentials to applicants,” he stated.
