High Commission of the United Kingdom in Dar es Salaam
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- Hamburg Avenue, Dar Es Salaam
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Marianne Young
United Kingdom
Tanzania
British Embassy in Tanzania
1 embassy
In Tanzania, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
British Embassy in Dar es Salaam
The British embassy is in Dar es Salaam, at Hamburg Avenue, Dar Es Salaam. The head of mission on record is Marianne Young. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Tanzanian citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Tanzania
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. In Tanzania, applications go to the British embassy in Dar es Salaam, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Tanzania’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Tanzania in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Tanzania has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Tanzania
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Tanzania.
Travel to Tanzania for British citizens
British citizens can get a visa on arrival in Tanzania. In Tanzania, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Tanzania is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Tanzania?
The British embassy is in Dar es Salaam, at Hamburg Avenue, Dar Es Salaam.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Tanzanian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
Tanzania issues British citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Does Tanzania have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Tanzania has its embassy in London.