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High Commission of Tanzania in Pretoria, South Africa

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High Commission of Tanzania in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 822 George Avenue. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Tanzania, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    822 George Avenue
    PO Box 56572, Arcadia 0007
    Pretoria
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 342 4371, +27 12 342 4393

  • Fax

    +27 12 340 2835

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:00 PM

    Consular Services: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM; Visa Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 1:51 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 822 George Avenue, the high commission is near key landmarks like Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Union Buildings. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the High Commission of Tanzania in Pretoria, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • Saba Saba Day: July 7 Flag of Tanzania
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Tanzania in Pretoria, South Africa:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African passport, you do not need a visa to enter Tanzania.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Tanzania without a visa. The most common types of Tanzania visas are the following.

  • Ordinary visa (Single entry visa)
  • Business visa
  • Multiple entry visa
  • Transit visa
  • Student visa
  • Gratis visa

Head of Mission

James G. Bwana, High Commissioner

Related: List of high commissioners of Tanzania to South Africa

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Tanzania in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.

See also

South Africa in Tanzania

South Africa has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (44.03 km away)
    Johannesburg
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This page was last edited on 17 February 2026 at 09:32 AM (EST).

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