Australian consular representation in Tanzania
Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam
Find current contact details, passport services, limited consular assistance and appointment information for the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam
Use the current official details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Tanzania.
Before visiting: the Australian Consulate operates by appointment only. Contact the office before attending.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam?
The Australian Consulate is located in the Address Building on Bains Singh Avenue in the Msasani Peninsula area of Dar es Salaam.
Appointment required: do not rely on walk-in access. Confirm your appointment and the service you require before travelling to the Consulate.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Dar es Salaam to provide a local Australian consular presence in Tanzania.
The Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Ms Anna Rabin and provides limited consular assistance and selected Australian passport services for Australian citizens in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
The Australian High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya, is responsible for Australia’s diplomatic representation to Tanzania and provides full consular assistance.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport services
The Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam provides limited consular assistance and selected Australian passport services by appointment.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians who experience serious difficulties while living in or travelling through Tanzania.
Australian passports
Australian passport applications that require personal lodgement can be submitted through the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam by appointment.
Full consular assistance
The Australian High Commission in Nairobi provides full consular assistance for Australians in Tanzania and should be contacted for matters outside the Honorary Consulate’s functions.
Passport issuance: the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam does not issue Australian passports. Passport applications may be lodged there under current arrangements, but passport issuance is handled through the Australian passport network.
Notarial services: current official information does not confirm a regular Australian notarial service at the Honorary Consulate in Dar es Salaam. Contact the Australian High Commission in Nairobi to confirm arrangements for the notarial act you require.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and are separate from the Honorary Consulate’s consular services.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and consular appointments
All visits to the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam are by appointment.
Passport appointments
Australian passport applications requiring personal lodgement can be submitted at the Consulate. Contact the office in advance to arrange an appointment and confirm the documents required.
Consular appointments
For limited consular assistance, contact the Honorary Consulate and explain your situation before attending. More complex matters may be referred to the Australian High Commission in Nairobi.
Opening hours: appointments are available during the Consulate’s published hours: Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, excluding applicable public holidays.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Tanzania
The Honorary Consulate provides Australia’s local consular presence in Tanzania, while the Australian High Commission in Nairobi is responsible for Australia’s diplomatic representation to the country.
Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular assistance and selected passport services for Australian citizens in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
Australian High Commission in Nairobi
The Australian High Commission in Kenya is responsible for Tanzania and provides full Australian consular assistance.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Arrange an appointment before attending and prepare all documents required for your passport or consular matter.
Book before visiting
The Consulate operates by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling to the Address Building.
Prepare passport documents
If lodging a passport application, complete the appropriate application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents before your appointment.
Use Nairobi when required
For full consular assistance and services that cannot be provided by the Honorary Consulate, contact the Australian High Commission in Nairobi.
Australian High Commission in Nairobi: for full consular assistance, contact the High Commission on +254 20 4277 100.
24-hour emergency assistance: if you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam
Does Australia have a consulate in Tanzania?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Dar es Salaam headed by Honorary Consul Ms Anna Rabin.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam?
The Consulate is located on Level 3 of the Address Building, Plot 1403/01, Bains Singh Avenue, Msasani Peninsula, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call +255 744 384 730 or email australianconsulate.daressalaam@gmail.com.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Tanzania?
The Australian Honorary Consul in Tanzania is Ms Anna Rabin.
What are the Consulate’s opening hours?
The Consulate operates by appointment only. Published hours are Monday to Thursday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.
Can I lodge an Australian passport application in Dar es Salaam?
Yes. Current Australian Government guidance allows passport applications requiring personal lodgement to be submitted at the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam by appointment.
Does the Consulate issue Australian passports?
No. The Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam does not issue Australian passports, although passport applications can be lodged there under current arrangements.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
Current official information does not confirm a regular Australian notarial service at the Honorary Consulate. Contact the Australian High Commission in Nairobi to confirm current arrangements.
Which Australian High Commission is responsible for Tanzania?
The Australian High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya, is responsible for Australia’s diplomatic representation to Tanzania and provides full consular assistance.
Does the Consulate also assist Australians in Zanzibar?
Yes. The Australian Government states that the Honorary Consul provides passport and consular services for Australian citizens in Tanzania, including Zanzibar.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate in Dar es Salaam on +255 744 384 730 or the Australian High Commission in Nairobi on +254 20 4277 100. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.