Tanzania - Consulate of Italy in Zanzibar

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

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Italian Vice Consulate in Zanzibar, Tanzania P.O. Box 4700 - Zanzibar Tanzania

Tel: (+255) 24 223 9452

Fax: (+255) 24 223 2743

Email: paolo.chiaro@tin.it

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 Italy in Tanzania besides Zanzibar

Italian Consular Agency in Arusha, Tanzania - P.O. Box 6124 - Arusha - Tanzania
Email: carlo@lesesa.com - Tel: (+255) 773 731 569 (+255) 784 753 527 - Website:

Italian Vice Consulate in Zanzibar, Tanzania P.O. Box 4700 - Zanzibar Tanzania
Email: paolo.chiaro@tin.it - Tel: (+255) 24 223 9452 - Website:

Or the embassy of Italy in Tanzania

Italian Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 316, Lugalo Road Upanga P.O. Box 2106 Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Email: segr.dar@esteri.it - Tel: (+255) 22 211 5935 / 6 (+255) 22 212 3010 / 1 - Website: www.ambdaressalaam.esteri.it

Consulate Appointment in Zanzibar

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

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.