Tanzania High Commission in Kenya 2026
The Tanzania High Commission in Nairobi is one of the busiest Tanzanian missions abroad, serving the large Tanzanian community in Kenya and managing the deep bilateral relationship between these two East African neighbours. Both countries are members of the East African Community (EAC), enabling easier movement of citizens.
Contact Details
Address
9th Floor, Reinsurance PlazaTaifa Road
P.O. Box 47790-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone
+254 20 312027 / 311948
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Consular Section: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website
Services Offered
EAC Travel Between Tanzania and Kenya
As fellow East African Community member states, travel between Tanzania and Kenya is relatively straightforward:
- Tanzanian citizens: Can enter Kenya with a valid Tanzanian passport or national ID card. No visa required for stays up to 6 months under EAC free movement protocols.
- Kenyan citizens: Can enter Tanzania with a valid Kenyan passport or national ID. No visa required.
- EAC e-Passport: Both countries issue EAC-format e-passports which facilitate smoother border crossing.
- One Stop Border Posts: Namanga, Lunga Lunga, Isebania, and Taveta/Holili operate as one-stop border posts for faster crossing.
While no visa is needed, you may need to show proof of sufficient funds and a return ticket/onward travel plan when entering Kenya.
Trade & Business
Kenya is Tanzania's largest trading partner in East Africa. The High Commission promotes bilateral trade and can assist with:
- Trade enquiries and business matchmaking
- Export/import documentation and verification
- Investment promotion for Kenyan investors in Tanzania
- Information on the EAC Common Market Protocol
- Certificates of origin for preferential tariff rates
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Tanzanian citizens can enter Kenya visa-free under the EAC free movement protocols. You need a valid passport or national ID card. You can stay for up to 6 months. For work or long-term residence, additional permits are required.
Yes. Visit the High Commission consular section with your current passport, 4 passport photos, and $90 fee. Processing takes 6-12 weeks as the application is sent to Dar es Salaam. Given the proximity, some people prefer to travel to DSM for faster processing.
No. Kenyan citizens enjoy visa-free access to Tanzania under EAC agreements. A valid Kenyan passport or national ID is sufficient. For longer stays or work purposes, additional permits are required from Tanzania Immigration.
You need a valid passport or EAC national ID card. At one-stop border posts (Namanga, Lunga Lunga), you go through a single checkpoint. You may be asked about your purpose of visit, length of stay, and accommodation. Yellow fever vaccination certificates may be checked at some border points.