Emergency Notice

CONSULAR SERVICES

The Embassy’s consular services are operating on an appointment only basis at this time. Appointments can be made by email via our contact form or by leaving a message on +255 222 213800.

TRAVEL TO IRELAND

For the latest update please read the General COVID-19 Travel Advisory >

Tanzania, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo and Seychelles have been removed from the mandatory hotel quarantine list for travellers arriving into Ireland.

All passengers will have to complete the online Passenger Locator Form before travelling.

Detailed information, including on RT-PCR testing and self-quarantine requirements, can be found on the COVID-19 Travel Advice website.

VISAS

As part of a wide range of travel measures announced on 26 January 2021, the Department of Justice temporarily ceased accepting new visa/ preclearance applications globally, with the exception of certain priority and emergency cases. As of 1 June, we are now accepting all long stay visa and preclearance applications.

As of 13 September we are also accepting all short stay visa and preclearance applications.

Further information can be found on the Irish Immigration website.

Visa processing times remain affected by the current COVID-19 restrictions. Applicants will be contacted directly once a decision has been made.