My wife and I just got back from Nyayo House having been told that "policy" has changed and it is no longer possible to apply for an Alien Card as tourists (ie holding Visitors' Visas).
This is somewhat aggravating as we had been very dutiful tourists and followed the guidance on the eFNS website (which still says that after 90 days in the Country one MUST apply for an Alien Card) and completed, printed AND PAID FOR two applications for the sum of 4130 kes.
At the counter we were referred to a manager who stated point blank that we could not apply for an alien card without a residence document and helpfully suggested that we write to the Director of Immigration about a refund of our money. I asked him what would happen if a police officer asked us for our Alien Cards on the basis of us having been here for more than 90 days, as I understood that such was a legal requirement. His answer was rather vague, something about secret laws and he then gave us a 1 month extension on our tourist visas saying something about terrorism and security. Looks like we now have the joy of Nyayo house to endure on a monthly basis!
Has anyone else had the same experience?