British High Commission

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.