The Honorary Consulate of Tanzania in Kingston is an honorary consular post of Tanzania in Kingston. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Tanzanian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Tanzanian high commission responsible for Jamaica.
Contact Details
| Address | #7, 5 Palomino Way, Kingston 8, Jamaica |
| Telephone | +1 876 462 7569 |
| tanzaniaconsulatejamaica@gmail.com | |
| Honorary Consul | Professor Ishenkumba A. Kahwa |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Hours shown: office hours (according to Jamaica’s list), according to Jamaica’s foreign ministry (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
About the Honorary Consulate of Tanzania in Kingston
The honorary consul is Professor Ishenkumba A. Kahwa, according to Jamaica’s foreign ministry.
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Tanzanian citizens do not need a visa to visit Jamaica, according to Jamaica’s Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA).
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Tanzania and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Tanzanian citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Kingston
64 other countries are represented in Kingston, among them: Argentina (embassy), Australia (honorary), Bahamas (honorary), Bangladesh (honorary), Barbados (honorary), Belgium (embassy), Belize (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Canada (high commission), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Costa Rica (honorary), Thailand (honorary), Trinidad and Tobago (high commission), Türkiye (honorary), United Kingdom (high commission), United States (embassy), Venezuela (embassy). The full list of all 65 missions is on the overview page for Jamaica.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on Jamaican public holidays (Holidays (Public General) Act) and may also close on public holidays of Tanzania.
Emergency assistance
In Jamaica, dial 119 for the police and 110 for an ambulance or the fire service (GOV.UK travel advice).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Tanzania in Kingston
Can I apply for a Tanzanian passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Tanzanian high commission responsible for Jamaica.
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Details checked on 25 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, Protocol Department – Consular Posts in Jamaica (list of 3 July 2025), Holidays (Public General) Act, as summarised by the Jamaica Information Service, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Jamaica (getting help), Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) – entry visa requirements for foreigners and Commonwealth nationals.
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