Tanzania Embassy Visa: When to Use It and Embassy Locations

The Tanzania e-Visa has made embassy visa applications largely unnecessary for tourists and business travelers. However, Tanzania maintains embassies, high commissions, and consulates worldwide for cases where an in-person application or special visa category is needed.

Do You Need to Visit a Tanzania Embassy?

For most travelers, the answer is no. The Tanzania e-Visa covers:

• Tourist visits (single and multiple entry)
• Business visits
• Transit

Apply online at eservices.immigration.go.tz in 20–30 minutes without visiting any embassy.

When an embassy visit may be necessary:

• Applying for a Tanzania work permit (employment)
• Applying for a Tanzania student permit (long-term study)
• Special visa categories not available online
• Diplomatic or official travel
• If your e-Visa application was rejected and you want to apply in person

Tanzania Embassy and High Commission Locations

United Kingdom

Tanzania High Commission London

3 Stratford Place, London W1C 1AT

Phone: +44 20 7569 1470

United States

Embassy of Tanzania, Washington D.C.

1232 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC 20037

Phone: +1 202 939 6125

Consulate of Tanzania, New York

100 UN Plaza, Room 315, New York, NY 10017

Canada

Tanzania High Commission Ottawa

50 Range Road, Ottawa, ON K1N 8J4

Phone: +1 613 232 1500

Germany

Embassy of Tanzania, Berlin

Eschenallee 11, 14050 Berlin

Phone: +49 30 303 0800

India

Tanzania High Commission New Delhi

EP-16 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021

Phone: +91 11 2412 3764

Australia

Tanzania High Commission Canberra

14 Arkana Street, Yarralumla, ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6286 0922

South Africa

Tanzania High Commission Pretoria

845 Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria 0083

Tanzania Embassy Visa Process

If you do apply at a Tanzania embassy:

1. Download the application form from the embassy website or collect in person
2. Complete the form accurately
3. Attach required documents: passport, photos, return ticket, accommodation proof
4. Submit in person or by mail (depending on the embassy's policy)
5. Pay the applicable fee (varies by country and category)
6. Wait for processing (1–4 weeks)
7. Collect or receive your passport with the Tanzania visa stamp

Tanzania e-Visa vs Embassy Visa

Frequently Asked Questions