Tanzania High Commission - Tanzania Embassy in Malawi

The High Commission of Tanzania in Malawi serves as the official diplomatic representation of the Government of Tanzania in Malawi. It supports bilateral relations between the two countries and provides consular services to Tanzanian citizens, Malawian nationals, and other eligible applicants.

Contact and office details

• Official name: High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania in Lilongwe
• Address: Plaza House, Capital City, P.O. Box 922, Lilongwe, Malawi Navigate through
• Telephone: (+265) 1-775-038 / (+265) 1-775-035
• Fax: (+265) 1-770-148
• Email: [email protected]
• Head of mission: Mr. Patrick Tsere, High Commissioner
• Office hours: 08:00 – 16:00

Services provided

The High Commission of Tanzania in Lilongwe may provide a range of diplomatic and consular services, including:

• Passport services: Processes passport applications for eligible Tanzanian citizens.
• Visa services: Accepts and processes Tanzania visa applications.
• Document notarization: Notarizes certain documents where applicable.
• Emergency travel documents: Issues emergency travel documents to eligible Tanzanian nationals.
• Police Clearance Certificate: Provides assistance related to Police Clearance Certificate applications.
• Consular assistance: Supports Tanzanian citizens requiring official or emergency assistance in Malawi.

Common Tanzania Visa types

Depending on nationality, purpose of travel, and applicable immigration rules, travelers may apply for one of the following visa categories:

• Ordinary Visa (Single Entry Visa)
• Business Visa
• Multiple Entry Visa
• Transit Visa
• Student Visa
• Gratis Visa

Some travelers may also be eligible to enter Tanzania without a visa, depending on their nationality and current immigration regulations.

How to apply for a Tanzania visa from Malawi?

Malawian citizens can choose one of 2 options below to apply for a visa to Tanzania

• One, contact and apply for your Tanzania Visa at the embassy
• Two, apply for a Tanzania visa online (recommended) for time-saving. Applying for a Tanzania eVisa as a Malawian national is straightforward and takes less than 10 minutes

Useful information

• Tanzania e-Visa fees
• Tanzania Visa processing time
• Tanzania Visa for Malawian citizens

If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to contact us. Thank you!