Referring to its two pledges/commitment during the New York Leaders Summit, Tanzania is reviewing its 2003 refugee policy so as to abide with international requirements, like having provisions for inclusion and self reliance, and two, to provide access to local employment for qualified refugees into the local labor market.

Tanzania have also amended the Immigration Act 2015, as well as Immigration Regulations 2016 all under CAP 54, to give preferential treatment to East African Citizen, with reduced fees and entry qualifications.