- Address
- NO.2 KAJIFICHENI CLOSE, TOUR DRIVE, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
- Phone
- 2667475 2668064
- Website
- tz.china-embassy.gov.cn
- Head of mission
- Chen Mingjian
China
Tanzania
Chinese Embassy & Consulates in Tanzania
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
China is represented in Tanzania by 3 missions: an embassy in Dar es Salaam, a consulate general in Zanzibar and 1 other office. Tanzanian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Map: China’s 3 missions in Tanzania
Map: China’s 3 missions in Tanzania
Chinese Embassy in Dar es Salaam
China has its embassy in Dar es Salaam; the address on record is NO.2 KAJIFICHENI CLOSE, TOUR DRIVE, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA. The head of mission on record is Chen Mingjian. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Chinese consulates in Tanzania
China also has a consulate general in Zanzibar; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
China visa for Tanzanian citizens
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China visa requirements for citizens of Tanzania
- L visa (tourism)
- M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
- G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
- X1 / X2 visa (study)
- Fee: TRY 1,225
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. Applicants in Tanzania turn to the Chinese embassy in Dar es Salaam or the consulate in Zanzibar; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Tanzania’s missions in China
Missions of Tanzania in China (1)
In return, Tanzania has an embassy in China, in Beijing.
Good to know
China in Tanzania
Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; 3 of them are in Tanzania.
Travel to Tanzania for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. In Tanzania, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Chinese missions in Tanzania are closed
Chinese missions in Tanzania close on Tanzania’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Siku ya Uhuru) on Wednesday 9 December 2026, Christmas Day (Krismasi) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Siku ya kufungua Zawadi) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Chinese embassy in Tanzania?
The Chinese embassy is in Dar es Salaam, at NO.2 KAJIFICHENI CLOSE, TOUR DRIVE, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA.
Does China have consulates in Tanzania?
Yes, China has a consulate general in Zanzibar.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for China?
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Chinese citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Does Tanzania have an embassy in China?
Yes, Tanzania has its embassy in Beijing.