Consulates in Kigoma

  • 3 missions
  • 2 countries
  • most embassies are in Dar es Salaam

Embassies and consulates in Kigoma

Kigoma is home to 3 foreign missions from 2 countries: 1 consulate general and 2 consulates. The embassies to Tanzania are in Dar es Salaam.

Public holidays in Kigoma

Public holidays in Tanzania

  • Independence Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

The missions in Kigoma 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.

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Foreign missions in Kigoma

The countries represented in Kigoma include Burundi and DR Congo. Of Tanzania’s neighbours, DR Congo and Burundi are represented in Kigoma. Kigoma lies about 692 km from the capital, Dodoma.

Types of mission in Kigoma

By type, Kigoma has 1 consulate general and 2 consulates.

Other cities in Tanzania

Besides Kigoma, towns in Tanzania with foreign missions are Dar es Salaam (55), Zanzibar (6) and Arusha (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Kigoma?

There are 3 foreign missions on record in Kigoma: 1 consulate general and 2 consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Kigoma?

Missions from 2 countries are based in Kigoma, among them Burundi and DR Congo.

Is there an embassy in Kigoma?

No. The embassies to Tanzania are in Dar es Salaam; Kigoma has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Kigoma closed?

The missions in Kigoma close on Tanzania’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day (Siku ya Uhuru) on Wednesday 9 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.