Tanzania - Consulate of Sao Tome and Principe in Zanzibar

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

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 Sao Tome and Principe in Tanzania besides Zanzibar

Or the embassy of Sao Tome and Principe in Tanzania

(There is no embassy of Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe 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 Sao Tome and Principe.

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.