- Address
- 2 Kilimani Road, 14110 Dar es Salaam
- Phone
- +255 22 219 88 00
- Website
- tz.ambafrance.org
France
Tanzania
French Embassy in Tanzania
1 embassy
France is represented in Tanzania by 1 mission: an embassy in Dar es Salaam. France requires Tanzanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
French Embassy in Dar es Salaam
At 2 Kilimani Road, 14110 Dar es Salaam, the French embassy represents France towards Tanzania. Its phone number and website are on its page.
France visa for Tanzanian citizens
TanzaniaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Tanzania
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France visa requirements for citizens of Tanzania
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
France requires Tanzanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Tanzania turn to the French embassy in Dar es Salaam; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Tanzania’s missions in France
Missions of Tanzania in France (1)
In return, Tanzania has an embassy in France, in Paris.
Good to know
France in Tanzania
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Tanzania.
Travel to Tanzania for French citizens
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. In Tanzania, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the French embassy in Tanzania is closed
The French embassy in Tanzania closes 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Tanzania?
The French embassy is in Dar es Salaam, at 2 Kilimani Road, 14110 Dar es Salaam.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for France?
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Do French citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
French citizens receive their visa for Tanzania at the border.
Does Tanzania have an embassy in France?
Yes, Tanzania has its embassy in Paris.