Embassy of Germany in Dar es Salaam
Today 08:00–12:00- Address
- Hamburg Avenue Umoja House - 2nd Floor, Dar es Salaam
- Phone
- +255 22 2212300
- Website
- daressalam.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Annett Günther, Ambassador
Germany
Tanzania
German Embassy & Consulates in Tanzania
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Germany is represented in Tanzania by 2 missions: an embassy in Dar es Salaam and an honorary consulate in Arusha. Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
German Embassy in Dar es Salaam
At Hamburg Avenue Umoja House - 2nd Floor, Dar es Salaam, the German embassy represents Germany towards Tanzania. The head of mission on record is Annett Günther, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German honorary consulates in Tanzania
Germany has an honorary consulate in Arusha; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Germany visa for Tanzanian citizens
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Tanzania
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. From Tanzania, the application is made at the German embassy in Dar es Salaam or through a visa centre appointed by Germany.
Tanzania’s missions in Germany
Missions of Tanzania in Germany (3)
In return, Tanzania has 3 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Tanzania
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 2 of them are in Tanzania.
Travel to Tanzania for German citizens
Tanzania issues German citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Tanzania, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When German missions in Tanzania are closed
German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Tanzania?
The German embassy is in Dar es Salaam, at Hamburg Avenue Umoja House - 2nd Floor, Dar es Salaam.
Does Germany have consulates in Tanzania?
No career consulate is on record, but Germany has an honorary consulate in Arusha.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Do German citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
German citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
Does Tanzania have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Tanzania has its embassy in Berlin, along with 2 other missions in Germany.