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In recent years, governments have increasingly turned to digital platforms to improve the efficiency and accessibility of public service delivery. In Tanzania, the immigration department has adopted e-services as part of efforts to enhance the passport application and issuance process. However, electronic services undoubtedly have many problems in Tanzania. This study aimed to assess the effect of e-services implementation on passport delivery in Tanzania, focusing specifically on the immigration department in Dar es Salaam. The research was guided by three objectives: to examine the effect of the integrated service approach on passport delivery, to assess the impact of e-service processing speed, and to identify challenges affecting e-service implementation. A descriptive research design employing both qualitative and quantitative methods was adopted. Data were collected from 162 respondents using a five point Likert scale questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression, while qualitative data were examined through content analysis. The findings revealed that e-service integration enhanced efficiency and convenience, while faster processing improved timeliness and trust in the system. However, challenges such as digital illiteracy, poor internet connectivity, technical problems, and lack of clear service timelines hindered full realization of the benefits. Regression analysis indicated that the integrated service approach had a moderately positive and statistically significant effect on timely passport delivery, with an unstandardised coefficient (B) of 0.471. The combined factors explained over 80% of the variation in passport delivery timeliness. Based on these results, the study recommends strengthening system integration, investing in ICT infrastructure, improving digital literacy, establishing clear service timelines, enhancing government support, and developing inclusive digital platforms to optimize e-service delivery.
Keywords: E-service, Passport Delivery, Immigration Department, Dar Es Salaam
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"The Effect Of E-Services Implementation on Passport Delivery in Tanzania: Evidence from The Immigration Department of Dar Es Salaam", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 10, page no.a288-a307, October-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2510027.pdf
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