The Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania has the responsibility of promoting relations of friendship and co-operation between the governments and the peoples of the United Republic of Tanzania and the United States of America. The Embassy is also accredited to Mexico. The Embassy’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

A. Political Matters

  • Maintenance, promotion and expansion of good political relations between Tanzania and the United States as well as with Mexico
  • Promotion and defense of the political and economic interests of Tanzania in the United States and Mexico
  • Promotion and defense of the interests of Tanzanian citizens in the United States and Mexico

B. Consular Matters

  • Visa issuance
  • Dissemination of information and advice to people visiting Tanzania
  • Renewal and/or replacement of passports for Tanzanian citizens
  • Issuance of Emergency Travel Documents (ETD) for Tanzania citizens in distress
  • Providing advisory services to Tanzanian citizens
  • Official documents authentication services
  • Notary Public for Tanzanian citizens
  • Solemnization of marriage for Tanzanian citizens

C. Economic Matters

  • Promotion of economic diplomacy
  • Promotion of investments in Tanzania
  • Promotion of tourism to Tanzania
  • Coordination with the World Bank, IMF and other multilateral institutions

D. Other Matters

  • Facilitating co-operation between NGOs in Tanzania and NGOs in the area of our accreditation
  • Promoting cultural exchanges between Tanzania and other countries in the area of our accreditation
  • Educational and Scientific cooperation