Tanzania - Consulate of Sweden in Zanzibar

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

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Swedish Consulate in Zanzibar, Tanzania House 63 / 37 / 7, Lumumba, Saateni P.O. Box 3046 Zanzibar Tanzania

Tel: (+255) 777 170 471

Fax: (+255) 24 223 1817

Email: bentesaid@gmail.com bentesaid@ymail.com

Website: www.swedenabroad.com/daressalaam

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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 Sweden in Tanzania besides Zanzibar

Swedish 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: www.swedenabroad.com/daressalaam

Or the embassy of Sweden in Tanzania

Swedish Embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Mirambo Street - Garden Avenue P.O. Box 9274 Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Email: ambassaden.dar-es-salaam@gov.se ambassaden.dar-es-salaam-visum@gov.se - Tel: (+255) 22 219 6500 - Website: www.swedenabroad.com/daressalaam

Consulate Appointment in Zanzibar

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

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.