New High Commissioner's message
Welcome to our website. I hope it is a source of useful and interesting information about British Government policies and procedures, and a tool for building stronger links between us.
Chevening scholarships 2010 will launch in September 2009
The Chevening scholarship programme for the 2010-2011 academic year will be launched in September 2009. Applications will be accepted until the end of December 2009.
Human Rights in Burma
On 27 May, 2009, the day when Aung San Suu Kyi was meant to be released from house arrest, Prime Minister Gordon Brown announced 64 words of support in the lead up to her 64th birthday on 19 June.
UK in Tanzania
The UK is one of Tanzania's two largest bilateral development partners, and its largest provider of General Budget Support (GBS). The UK is also one of the largest sources of foreign direct investment. Improving the business environment (which includes the quality of governance) is the crucial key to Tanzania's prosperity. Tanzania is also a vital player on regional peace and security, through its leading roles in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the International Conference on the Great Lakes, and the African Union (AU). The UK and Tanzania are working together for prosperity, peace and security.
Apply for your Visa on-line!
People in Tanzania wishing to visit the UK can submit their visa applications on-line. For more information about this service, please see How to Apply in the Visas page.
LATEST NEWS
Change of British High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania
13 January 2009
The British High Commission is pleased to announce that Ms Diane Corner has been appointed as Her Majesty's High Commissioner to the United Republic of Tanzania in succession to Mr Philip Parham.
Change to guidance on maintenance for dependants of PBS: Tier 2 (Skilled Worker) migrants
27 November 2008
The criteria for Tier 2 include a maintenance requirement of £800 for the main applicant and £533 for each dependant accompanying him/her