Tanzania - Consulate of India in Arusha

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


Sorry there is no consulate of India in Arusha !

However, India could have more than one consulate in Tanzania besides Arusha.

When India has more consulates located in Tanzania ouside of Arusha you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of India in Tanzania of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Arusha 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 India in Tanzania besides Arusha

Indian Consulate General in Zanzibar, Tanzania 8, Migombani P. O. Box 871 Zanzibar Tanzania
Email: cg.zanzibar@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+255) 24-223 2711 / 0720 - Website:

Or the embassy of India in Tanzania

Indian High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 82, Kinondoni Road P. O. Box 2684 Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Email: hco@hcindiatz.org - Tel: (+255) 22-266-9040 / 1 - Website: www.hcindiatz.org

Consulate Appointment in Arusha

Most consulates in Arusha need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of India in Arusha 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 Arusha 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 India.

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