Tanzania - Consulate of United Kingdom in Zanzibar |
You are a Tanzanian citizen or you are from United Kingdom and are looking for information on the consulate of United Kingdom in Zanzibar situated in Tanzania. A consulate in Zanzibar could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of United Kingdom. It all depends on the importance of Zanzibar and Tanzania in the relationships with the government of United Kingdom.
Sorry there is no consulate of United Kingdom in Zanzibar !
However, United Kingdom could have more than one consulate in Tanzania besides Zanzibar.
When United Kingdom has more consulates located in Tanzania ouside of Zanzibar you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of United Kingdom in Tanzania of which you will find details also below.
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 United Kingdom in Tanzania besides Zanzibar
British Consulate in Arusha, Tanzania PO Box 2125 Arusha TanzaniaEmail: beatty@africanenviroments.co.tz - Tel: (+255) (27) 250 8625 - Website:
Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Tanzania
British High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Umoja House
Garden Avenue
PO Box 9200
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Email: - Tel: (+255) (22) 229 0000
- Website: ukintanzania.fco.gov.uk
twitter.com/ukintanzania
Consulate Appointment in Zanzibar
Most consulates in Zanzibar need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.
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.
