Canada visa application Tanzania
Canada Visa application center (VAC)
VACs accept applications for:
- study permits
- work permits
- visitor visas (temporary resident visa)
- travel documents for permanent residents
Contact us
Find out how to contact this visa office if you’ve received instructions to do so.
To find out where to submit your application, see your instruction guide
General: dslam-immigration-enquiry@international.gc.ca
Case specific: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/case-cas-eng.aspx?mission=dar es salaam
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Due to ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, preventative measures have been enacted throughout our global network of offices. Consular services remain available to Canadians. Many Government of Canada offices are encouraging clients to limit in-person visits. Canadians in need of assistance should contact the Government of Canada office nearest them by phone or e-mail before visiting in person. You can also contact the Emergency Watch and Response Centre.
- Telephone: +255 22 211-2831
- Email: DSLAMCS@international.gc.ca
- In person: office hours of the consular section are 8:30 to 12:30 (subject to change with no notice – you can call or email in advance)
- the Emergency Watch and Response Centre
For information on COVID-19, please visit the Government of Canada’s official outbreak page and check our Travel Advice and Advisories. Make sure to register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad to get the latest updates at your destination.
General Contact Information for Visa application
Street and mailing address:
26 Garden Avenue/38 Mirambo street
P.O. Box 1022
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Tel: +255-22-216-3300
Tel: +255-687-216-330
Tel: +255-22-211-2831
Fax: 255-22-211-6897
Email: dslam@international.gc.ca
Tanzania
Zambia
Hours of operation:
Monday to Thursday:
07:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday:
07:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Services for Canadians
Canadian Citizen Services Appointments
The High Commission of Canada to Tanzania in Dar es Salaam provides services for Canadian Citizens (passport, citizenship and notarial services) on an appointment-only basis.
Assistance for Canadian Citizens Abroad
Consular Hours
Monday to Friday:
08:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Visa and immigration
For all visa and immigration questions: dslam-immigration-enquiry@international.gc.ca
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