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Japanese Embassy in Tanzania

1 embassy

In Tanzania, Japan has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Japanese Embassy in Dar es Salaam

Embassy of Japan in Dar es Salaam

Embassy · Dar es Salaam

Address: Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road 1018, Dar es salaam
Website: tz.emb-japan.go.jp

At Ali Hassan Mwinyi Road 1018, Dar es salaam, the Japanese embassy represents Japan towards Tanzania. Its website is linked on its page.

Japan visa for Tanzanian citizens

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Japan visa requirements for citizens of Tanzania

Short-term stay visa (tourism)
Short-term stay visa (business)
Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
Fee: JP¥15,000
16 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Japan requires Tanzanian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Tanzania, the application is made at the Japanese embassy in Dar es Salaam or through a visa centre appointed by Japan.

Tanzania’s missions in Japan

Missions of Tanzania in Japan (1)

In return, Tanzania has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in Tanzania

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Tanzania.

Travel to Tanzania for Japanese citizens

Tanzania issues Japanese citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Tanzania, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Japanese embassy in Tanzania is closed

The Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.