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Tanzania Passport Renewal in the USA 2026
Renew your Tanzanian passport at the Embassy of Tanzania in Washington DC. The US is home to 100,000+ Tanzanians, primarily in Texas, New York, California, Minnesota, and Maryland.
Appointment required. Contact: +1 (202) 884-1080 or ubalozi@tanzaniaembassy-us.org
Required Documents
- Current or expired Tanzania passport (original)
- 4 passport-size photographs (US passport photo specification: 2x2 inches, white background)
- Birth certificate (original or certified copy)
- Completed passport application form
- Proof of legal US residence (Green Card, visa, or I-94)
- Payment: USD 90 (money order or cashier's check preferred)
Embassy Location
Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
1232 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
1232 22nd Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Nearest metro: Dupont Circle or Foggy Bottom-GWU
Phone: +1 (202) 884-1080
Email: ubalozi@tanzaniaembassy-us.org
Consular hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Fees & Processing
| Service | Fee (USD) | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard e-Passport renewal (adult) | $90 | 6-8 weeks |
| Child passport | $90 | 6-8 weeks |
| Emergency travel document | $30-50 | 1-3 business days |
Consular Outreach for Out-of-State Residents
The embassy periodically conducts consular outreach visits to cities with large Tanzanian communities:
- Houston, TX — largest Tanzanian community in the US
- Minneapolis, MN — significant East African community
- New York, NY
- Dallas, TX
Contact the embassy to ask about upcoming outreach schedules. You can also send documents by registered mail for some services (not passport renewal, which requires biometrics).
Quick Reference
- Fee: USD 90
- Processing: 6-8 weeks
- In person: Required (biometrics)
- Appointment: Required
- Location: 1232 22nd St NW, DC 20037