Authentication of Zimbabwe Documents

Authentication of documents issued by the Government of Zimbabwe (apostille/ certification stamp) is done by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Zimbabwe. The Embassy   is unable to do that on the Diaspora’s behalf. The applicant would need a contact person in Zimbabwe who can do the process if the applicant cannot travel to Zimbabwe. The Embassy can only confirm through a letter that the document / certificate was issued by the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe.

The administration fee is $35.

Authentication of Foreign Documents

• • Call for an Appointment
  • Bring Documents already signed by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (2 copies, one is for the Embassy Records)
  • Fee: US$250 per Document (cashiers check or money order for in person visits, cashiers check or money order when mailing)
  • Processing Time: 5 Business Days

Requirements for Passport Renewal

Originals and photocopies of the following documents:

• Long Birth Certificate;
• Zimbabwean National Identity Document (I.D) for all applicants above 16 years (Driver’s Licence NOT ACCEPTED). IDs for married women with marriage certificates should bear the spouse’s surname;
• Current / expired passport;
• Marriage Certificate / divorce order where applicable;
• Two (2) colour passport photos (size 3.5cm x 4.5cm) on a strictly white background (please wear dark or bright colours. Cream and white colours are not acceptable). Applicants should desist from wearing any form of jewellery;
• Police Report required for all Lost or Stolen passports;
• Citizenship Certificate (for citizens by registration / if one or both parents are Zimbabwean citizens by descent or if the applicant was born outside Zimbabwe)
• For minors below the age of 18, the following are also required; The father/mother or legal guardian must be present to sign ‘Section 5’ of the application form. The signatory’s Passport/ID is required.

FEES:

• Passport processing fees – to be paid in Zimbabwe is $270
• The administration/consular fee at the Embassy is $45 cashier’s check or money order (NO CASH PLEASE).

Any documents (such as marriage certificates, divorce orders, guardianship/custody court orders, etc.) which were obtained outside Zimbabwe for the purpose of changing personal identities must be authenticated by the courts or countries of origin and sealed at the Home Offices of the respective countries

A personal appearance at the Embassy is required for fingerprinting and authentication of documents. All the appropriate forms will be issued to you upon your arrival. 

Consular Office hours:
Monday – Thursday
10am – 3pm (passport applications are closed on Fridays, and on Indian and Zimbabwean public holidays).

Temporary Travel Document (TTD)

Applying for a new passport can be done at the Embassy Chancery in New Delhi India. Please book an appointment on our website.

Appointment Cancellation Policy

The Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an appointment due to severe weather conditions, an emergency, or any other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of this happening, the Embassy will find a new day and time that will work. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy under any circumstances.

• Completed P34 Form. Click here to download form.
• Copy of birth certificate
• Copy of Zimbabwe ID Card
• Proof of pending passport 1-5 of old type passport OR last page of new type passport OR police report for lost passport.
• Proof of pending passport application copy of receipt issued within 6 months of TTD application
• Copy of confirmed Itinerary (Flight must be direct to Zimbabwe)
• Two passport photos size (3.5×4.5cm) white background, dark shirt. no eyeglasses, no jewelry, hair tied back
• Fee: US$115 cashiers check or money order

1. Postal Application for a TTD is possible. Send an email requesting for a TTD. Include tentative travel itinerary.
2. The Embassy will send to you, via ordinary mail, an Original TTD Application Form. Fill out the application form (refer to requirements). Include money order or cashier’s check. Include self-addressed priority mail (trackable) envelope. Send the package to the Embassy.
3. Fee: US$115 cashiers check or money order

• Note:  Temporary Travel Document is valid for six (6) months from the date of issue.

Repatriation of Remains

Requirements for shipping remains of a Zimbabwean National to Zimbabwe:

1. 1. Original Death Certificate, plus copy
   2. Original Post-Mortem Report, plus copy
   3. Original Embalming Certificate, plus copy
   4. Original Non-Infectious Diseases Certificate, plus copy
   5. Original Permit to repatriate remains, plus copy
   6. Original Zimbabwean passport (plus copies of pages 1-5 for old type passport, or last page for new type passport)
   7. Non Hazardous/ flammable goods declaration affidavit (by Funeral Home)
   8. US$35.00 cashier’s check or money order payable to Embassy of Zimbabwe
   9. Self addressed, stamped return envelope
   10. Send the above documents to the Embassy of Zimbabwe, 1608 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 for onward transmission to Head Office for issuance of a health certificate.
   11. Processing time is approximately 5 business days.
   12. Original documents cited above, once stamped by the Embassy, to be sent with the remains.
   13. An affidavit/letter from a representative of the  deceased’s family requesting that the body be buried in Zimbabwe is required.

Visa Information

Visas for Zimbabwe are issued based on different categories as follows:

• CATEGORY ‘A’ – Those who do not need visas to enter Zimbabwe;
• CATEGORY ‘B’ – Those who may be issued with a visa at any port of entry after paying the requisite visa fee, or they can apply online.
• CATEGORY ‘C’ – Those who are required to apply and obtain visas before traveling to Zimbabwe. Visas can be applied online.

To download the country categories document Click Here

For visa online application please visit: www.evisa.gov.zw

i. Diplomatic Visa | Call the Embassy 202-332-7100
ii. Regular Visa Click Here

Visa Requirements at the Port of Entry:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months
• 2 passport size photos
• Visa Fees: 

US$ 30,00 –  single entry

US$45,00 – double entry

US$55.00 – multiple entry (to be supported by a letter)

N.B.  visa fees are subject to change

Diplomatic, Official and Service Passports

Holders of the above-mentioned passports are issued visas gratis.  Please download visa application form here

On submission, the form is to be accompanied by a Note Verbale and two passport photos.

Police Clearance

Download the Police Clearance Form here

Applicants are required to do the following:

• • Fill in the attached ZRP Form 137;
  • Make an appointment with the Embassy for the fingerprints (Administration fee is $40 cashiers check or money order for fingerprints at the Embassy)
  • Or make an appointment for fingerprints with any Police Station which does fingerprints.
  • Make payment of US$75 cashiers check or money order, or the equivalent by telegraphic transfer to the Account No. provided below.

Standard Chartered
Highlands Branch
Harare
Zimbabwe

Account Number – 8700216046400

Swift Code – SCBLZWHX

Applicants are to pay for any Bank charges that may occur.

• • Forward completed form, proof of payment and fingerprints to ZRP, either through:

A third party, or

Post to: Officer Commanding Criminal Investigation Department
Zimbabwe Republic Police (CID) 
P.O. Box CY 683
Causeway
Harare.

Send by courier e.g DHL or FEDEX To:  Officer Commanding Criminal Investigation Department

Zimbabwe Republic Police CID Headquarters
Corner 10th Street and
Josiah Chinamano Avenue
Causeway
Harare
Zimbabwe

Applicants should make arrangements with the post/DHL/FEDEX for pre-paid return postage.

Notice of Birth

Application for a birth certificate for children born outside Zimbabwe can be done at the Embassy.

Please book an appointment.

Required Documents:

1. Completed B.D 3 Form
2. Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate
3. Copy of parents Birth Certificate
4. Copy of Parents’ Zimbabwe National ID Card
5. Copy of parents marriage certificate
6. US$40.00 money order or cashiers check payable to Embassy of Zimbabwe
7. Please note when mailing back the document please enclose a self addressed stamped envelope
8. Both parents (if applicable) should be available at the Embassy.

NB: Prior to submission to the Embassy of Zimbabwe, any documents obtained outside Zimbabwe must be authenticated by the courts or countries or origin and sealed at the Home Offices of the respective countries.

N.B Please note that the forms obtained from the Embassy should be submitted to:

 Central Registry for Births, Deaths Makombe Building

Private Bag 7734 Causeway

HARARE, ZIMBABWE

TEL:  263-4-702295

 Submission of forms in Harare can be done through contacts in Zimbabwe.