Tanzania - Consulate of India in Zanzibar |
You are a Tanzanian citizen or you are from India and are looking for information on the consulate of India in Zanzibar situated in Tanzania. A consulate in Zanzibar could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of India. It all depends on the importance of Zanzibar and Tanzania in the relationships with the government of India.
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 India in Tanzania besides Zanzibar
Indian Consulate General in Zanzibar, Tanzania 8, Migombani P. O. Box 871 Zanzibar TanzaniaEmail: 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 Zanzibar
Most consulates in Zanzibar need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of India 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 India.
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.