Tanzania - Consulate of South Africa in Zanzibar

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

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 South Africa in Tanzania besides Zanzibar

Or the embassy of South Africa in Tanzania

South African High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Plot 1338 Mwaya Road P. O. Box 10723 Msaki Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Email: admin.sahc@gmail.com thanduyisechiliza@yahoo.com - Tel: (+255) 22 260 1800 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Zanzibar

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

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.