The British High Commission in Tanzania serves as the United Kingdom's primary diplomatic mission in the country, fostering UK-Tanzania relations and providing consular services to British nationals.




? Location & Contact Information


Address: Umoja House, Hamburg Avenue, P.O. Box 9200, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania


Phone: +255 (0)22 229 0000


Email: bhc.dar@fcdo.gov.uk


Website: gov.uk/world/tanzania





? Office Hours


Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM


Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM


Saturday & Sunday: Closed





? Services Offered


Consular Services:



Emergency assistance


Issuance of emergency travel documents


Notarial and documentary services


Registration of births, deaths, and marriages


Legalization of documents




Visa Services:



Processing of UK visa applications for various categories including work, study, and family visas




Support for British Nationals:



Assistance in legal or medical emergencies


Guidance on local healthcare and legal resources


Support for nationals detained abroad




All services require a prior appointment.




?‍?‍? Leadership


High Commissioner: Marianne Young (since August 2024)


Deputy High Commissioner: Sally Hedley







? About Umoja House
The British High Commission is located in Umoja House, a seven-story office building in Dar es Salaam's Ilala District. Designed by British architect Michael Manser and completed in 2002, Umoja House also hosts the embassies of the Netherlands and Germany.