Embassy
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dar es Salaam
address: Mtwara rd 15, Oysterbay, P.O. Box 249, Dar es Salaam
telephone: +255 22 222 1050
e-mail: daressalaam.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
e-mail (consular and visa matters): daressalaam.consul@msz.gov.pl
Instagram: @polandintanzania
Embassy working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 4:15 pm
Consular Section
address: 15 Mtwara Road, Oysterbay, P.O. Box 249, Dar es Salaam
telephone: +255 22 222 10 50
e-mail for any consular affairs (such as visas, passports, translatations and legalization of documents): daressalaam.consul@msz.gov.pl
Working hours for consular clients: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays (exclusively visa appeals) from 9.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.
Emergency calls (regarding Polish citizens only): +255 742 713 423
IMPORTANT: This emergency phone number is intended exclusively for urgent situations involving Polish citizens that require immediate consular assistance (e.g. accidents, arrests, hospitalizations, loss of travel documents, or other emergencies). It is not intended for general consular inquiries (such as passport, visa, civil status or legalization matters). For all non-urgent matters, please contact the Embassy by telephone or e-mail during regular office hours.
Countries in the territorial competence of the Embassy
Tanzania, Burundi, Comoros, Malawi
Embassy Closures in 2026
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Date |
Day |
Holiday |
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1 January |
Thursday |
New Year's Day |
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6 January |
Monday |
Epiphany |
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12 January |
Monday | Zanzibar Revolution day |
| 20-21 March* | Friday and Saturday |
Eid al - Fitr |
| 3 April | Friday |
Good Friday |
| 5-6 April | Sunday and Monday |
Easter |
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7 April |
Monday |
Karume Day |
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26 April |
Sunday |
Union Day |
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1 May |
Friday |
Labour Day |
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3 May |
Sunday | 3 May Constitution Day |
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27 May* |
Wednesday | Eid al-Adha |
| 4 June | Thursday |
Corpus Christi |
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7 July |
Tuesday |
Saba Saba |
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8 August |
Saturday |
Farmers' Day |
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15 August |
Saturday |
Assumption of Mary |
| 14 October | Wednesday | Mwalimu Nyerere Day |
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1 November |
Sunday | All Saint's Day |
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11 November |
Tuesday |
National Independence Day (Poland) |
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9 December |
Tuesday |
National Independence Day (Tanzania) |
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24-26 December |
Thursday, Friday and Saturday |
Christmas Holidays |
Complaints and suggestions
Please be advised that complaints and suggestions are received:
1. By post addressed to the Embassy.
2. Via e-mail to the Embassy: daressalaam.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl
Note: complaints and suggestions sent electronically should contain the name, surname and the address of the applicant.
3. Verbally:
Persons wishing to make a complaint or give their suggestions towards the Embassy are kindly invited to our Embassy:
• on Mondays between 2:00 - 4:00 pm
• on Wednesdays between 4:15 - 5:15 pm
by prior appointment by phone or via email
Note: for organizational reasons, we kindly ask those interested in submitting a personal complaint to contact us at least 2 working days before the intended meeting.
4. By letter submitted in person at the Embassy (Monday to Friday between 8:15 am - 4:15 pm).