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Official and Diplomatic Passport Holders
Tanzanian Officials do require a visa for Germany. Officials have to come in person for the purpose of fingerprint scans to the external service provider for Schengen visa applications: TLScontact
The following documents have to be submitted:
- Note Verbale (original; photocopies/scans are only sufficient for groups traveling together where the original Note Verbale is provided with one of the group members´ applications)
- Official passport with at least 2 empty visa pages and valid for at least 3 months after return to Tanzania
- One recent biometric passport picture
Biometric specifications for photos PDF / 550 KB - Completed VIDEX online application form with barcode Link
- Travel Health insurance in accordance with Schengen specifications (not required if the accompanying Note Verbale confirms that all medical costs for the stay including medical evacuation will be borne by the German Government)
Holders of Tanzanian or other Diplomatic passports (only!) (up to 90 days in 180 days)
Holders of Tanzanian diplomatic passports require a visa and the above mentioned documents:
- Note Verbale (original; photocopies/scans are only sufficient for groups traveling together where the original Note Verbale is provided with one of the group members´ applications)
- Diplomatic passport with at least 2 empty visa pages and valid for at least 3 months after return to Tanzania
- One recent biometric passport picture
Biometric specifications for photos PDF / 550 KB - Completed and personally signed (by the applicant) VIDEX online application form with barcode Link
- Travel Health insurance in accordance with Schengen specifications (not required if the accompanying Note Verbale confirms that all medical costs for the stay including medical evacuation will be borne by the South African Government)
Holders of diplomatic and service passports may come in from Monday to Friday between 08.00 and 10.00h. Should there be groups of more than 5 persons, please get in touch with the Embassy’s Consular Section via E-Mail to arrange a special appointment for your convenience via the protocol department.
It is necessary to apply for your visa at least two weeks ahead of the intended travel date.
Please note: Only holders of diplomatic passports may personally come to the Embassy. The delegation needs to arrange their appointments with TLScontact . They will not be allowed – under any circumstances – to hand in their application at the Embassy and no special appointments will be arranged.
Other diplomats can contact us to find out whether a visa is required or not.
Accreditation for Diplomats and Officials
Diplomats and Officials in need of accreditation to work at their respective mission in Germany can contact us to receive further details on the process. They should plan to apply at least one to two months in advance of intentional travel date.
