I first visited Tanzania over 30 years ago to serve as a volunteer physician at a public hospital in Zanzibar. During that memorable summer, I treated children with malnutrition, malaria, parasites, and tuberculosis. I also developed a deep admiration for the Tanzanian people; they were warm, generous, and treated strangers like family. In the years …
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Kaimu Balozi wa Marekani nchini Dk. Inmi Patterson amemaliza kipindi chake kama mwanadplomasia nchini Tanzania! Tunakukaribisha usikilize simulizi yake ya mambo atakayoyakumbuka sana kutokana na utumishi wake hapa Tanzania!
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Updated: March 16, 2020 Nonimmigrant visa appointments are available for emergency travel as described under “Visa Appointment Questions” at the link below. The link also details how to submit an expedited appointment request. https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-tz/niv/information/faqs Entry is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation, of non-LPR foreign nationals who were present in the People’s Republic of China, not including the …
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Updated: March 13, 2020 Entry of non-legal permanent resident foreign nationals who were present in the People’s Republic of China, not including the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, the Islamic Republic of Iran, or the 26 countries that comprise the Schengen Zone within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port …
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As of March 17, 2020, the United States Embassy in Tanzania is cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. The MRV fee is valid and may be used for a visa application in the country …
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Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA. On Wednesday, May 30, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America Inmi K. Patterson and Prime Minister Honorable Kassim Majaliwa, formally launched a campaign recognizing the 15-year anniversary of the United States and Tanzania’s partnership on the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR. During a …
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The Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam, Tanzania announces an open competition for grant proposals for the administration of the English Access Microscholarship Program (‘Access’), which provides English-language instruction to 13 to 20 year-old economically-disadvantaged students. The Access cooperative sub-agreement is expected to fund two years of after-school classes …
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Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA. On Friday, May 4, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the United States of America Inmi Patterson announced during a visit to Mnazi Mmoja Hospital with Tanzanian Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, that the United States Government, through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), has committed an …
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Press Statement John J. Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State Washington, DC April 26, 2018 On behalf of President Trump and the people of the United States, I congratulate the people of Tanzania as you celebrate the 54th anniversary of the United Republic of Tanzania. Over the past five decades, Tanzania and the United States have …
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The U.S. Embassy encourages Tanzanian importers of premium food and beverages products to attend the 2018 American Food Fair and the 2018 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show organized by the National Restaurant Association. The AFF/RHMS is the largest food and beverage conference in the Western Hemisphere, bringing together buyers, suppliers and industry experts in a high-energy environment. …
Read More» Mission Director Andy Karas of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Tanzania met with local government officials and conducted site visits to U.S. government-supported programs in the Mbeya and Songwe Regions from March 12 to 16, reviewing activities that support Tanzanian efforts to develop informed and empowered communities, benefitting from sustainable agriculture …
Read More» The United States is deeply saddened by reports of kidnapping and violence resulting in the death of Daniel John and injuries to Reginald Mallya. We send our deepest condolences to their family and friends. The rise in politically-related confrontations and violence is concerning, and we call on all parties to safeguard the peace and security …
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Dar es Salaam, TANZANIA. From November 26 to 28, the Chargé d’Affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam Dr. Inmi Patterson traveled to Mwanza, Tanzania to visit, and raise awareness of, U.S. efforts to empower local Tanzanians to develop healthy communities, promote local and regional economies, and support education. “The U.S. Government is …
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The U.S. Embassy will be closed Monday, June 26 and Tuesday, June 27 in observance of the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
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We are aware that the Government of Tanzania has recently announced changes in the guidelines regarding HIV/AIDS interventions for the most vulnerable and highest HIV prevalence populations. The Government of Tanzania has not provided to the United States any official notification of these changes, which could impact U.S. Government funded programs and impede progress made …
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Deputy Mission Director David Thompson and other staff from USAID joined Tanzanian Minister of Lands, Housing, and Human Settlements William Lukuvi and the Regional Secretariat for Iringa Region at a ceremony distributing certificates of customary rights of occupancy to villagers in Kinywang’anga.
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Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information.
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By Chargé d’Affaires Virginia M. Blaser | November 2, 2016 Over the past few months, I’ve seen a tremendous amount of interest in Tanzania about the U.S. elections and our unique electoral process. As Election Day approaches on November 8, we celebrate not only the tradition of free and fair elections that have determined our …
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