Tanzania - Consulate of China in Zanzibar

You are a Tanzanian citizen or you are from China and are looking for information on the consulate of China in Zanzibar situated in Tanzania. A consulate in Zanzibar could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of China. It all depends on the importance of Zanzibar and Tanzania in the relationships with the government of China.

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Chinese Consulate General in Zanzibar, Tanzania Mazizini Kati P.O. Box 1200 Zanzibar Tanzania

Tel: (+255) 24 2232547

Fax: (+255) 24 2232681

Email: chinaconsul_zan_tz@mfa.gov.cn

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Zanzibar are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of China in Tanzania besides Zanzibar

Chinese Consulate General in Zanzibar, Tanzania Mazizini Kati P.O. Box 1200 Zanzibar Tanzania
Email: chinaconsul_zan_tz@mfa.gov.cn - Tel: (+255) 24 2232547 - Website:

Or the embassy of China in Tanzania

Chinese Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania No. 2 Kajificheni Close Tour Drive P.O. BOX 1649 Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Email: chinaemb_tz@mfa.gov.cn - Tel: (+255) 22-2667475 (+255) 22-2667105 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Zanzibar

Most consulates in Zanzibar need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of China in Zanzibar first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Zanzibar do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Tanzania or China.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Zanzibar please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.