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On 4 December, the Swedish Government decided to phase out the bilateral strategy for Sweden’s development cooperation with Tanzania no later than 31 August 2026. The current strategy has been extended until that date.
NEWSThe Swedish Embassy in Dar es Salaam no longer handles visa applications.
Visa applications to Sweden (Schengen Visa) are submitted at VFS Global in Dar es Salaam and are then handled by the Swedish Embassy in Nairobi.
VSF Global
Sweden Visa Application Centre, VFS Global/FMC
Maktaba Square Business Park, 4th Floor – Wing B, Plot No 75/27
Maktaba Street, Dar es Salaam.
Phone; +255 22 22 21 915
Link for more information on how to apply for a visa to Sweden can be found here VFS Global.
The Embassy recognizes all efforts and concerns towards the development of Tanzania. Kindly note that the Embassy does not accept spontaneous project proposals or applications.
Our development cooperation with Tanzania is guided by the Swedish Government Strategy. All development partners are selected and approached by the Embassy of Sweden, based on consultancy studies and analysis.
For details regarding Swedish development cooperation with Tanzania please read more here.
Internships at the Embassy are reserved for students registered at Swedish Universities and Swedish speakers only, as a part of their academic curriculum.
Vacancies will be posted under "about us / vacancies"
The Embassy of Sweden in Tanzania represents the Swedish government in the United Republic of Tanzania. The Embassy's overall mission is to strengthen the relations between Sweden and Tanzania. We also assist Swedish citizens who are visiting Tanzania, and Tanzanian citizens who wish to visit Sweden. The Embassy encourages commerce and trade exchanges between Sweden and Tanzania. We are also responsible for the development cooperation between Sweden and Tanzania.
You can learn more about our work at the Embassy here.
The Embassy’s phone number is +255 (0) 22 2196 500 and can be called during our phone hours: Monday – Thursday 08.00-15.00 and Friday 08.00-12.00.
You can also email the Embassy on ambassaden.dar-es-salaam@gov.se.
For more contact information please follow this link.
