Tanzania - Consulate of Germany in Zanzibar |
You are a Tanzanian citizen or you are from Germany and are looking for information on the consulate of Germany in Zanzibar situated in Tanzania. A consulate in Zanzibar could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Germany. It all depends on the importance of Zanzibar and Tanzania in the relationships with the government of Germany.
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 Germany in Tanzania besides Zanzibar
German Honorary Consulate in Arusha, Tanzania - Sabel Square Shopping Village - just next to ISM Arusha Campus - Groundfloor main wing - Arusha - TanzaniaEmail: arusha@hk-diplo.de - Tel: (+255) 754 789603 - Website:
German Honorary Consulate in Zanzibar, Tanzania - P.O. Box 3722 - Zanzibar - Tanzania
Email: sansibar@hk-diplo.de - Tel: (+255) 774 700718 - Website: daressalam.diplo.de
Or the embassy of Germany in Tanzania
German Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Umoja House
Mirambo Street/Garden Ave., 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 95 41
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Email: info@daressalam.diplo.de
- Tel: (+255) 22 211 74 09 / 22 211 74 10
(+255) 22 211 74 11 / 22 211 74 12
- Website: www.daressalam.diplo.de
Consulate Appointment in Zanzibar
Most consulates in Zanzibar need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Germany 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 Germany.
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.