Tanzania - Consulate of Norway in Zanzibar |
You are a Tanzanian citizen or you are from Norway and are looking for information on the consulate of Norway in Zanzibar situated in Tanzania. A consulate in Zanzibar could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Norway. It all depends on the importance of Zanzibar and Tanzania in the relationships with the government of Norway.
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 Norway in Tanzania besides Zanzibar
Norwegian Consulate in Arusha, Tanzania - P.O. Box 2611 - UNDP Hs. no 1, Kijenge, Njiro Road - Arusha - TanzaniaEmail: geertholm@yahoo.com - Tel: (+255) 27 250 4865 (+255) 754 276 980 - Website:
Norwegian Consulate in Zanzibar, Tanzania House 63 / 37 / 7, Lumumba, Saateni P.O. Box 3046 Zanzibar Tanzania
Email: bentesaid@gmail.com bentesaid@ymail.com - Tel: (+255) 777 170 471 - Website:
Or the embassy of Norway in Tanzania
(There is no embassy of Norway located in Tanzania)
Consulate Appointment in Zanzibar
Most consulates in Zanzibar need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Norway 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 Norway.
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.