Zimbabwe Passports Now Ready In Johannesburg – Here’s How To Collect

The Zimbabwe Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa has officially announced that passports applied for between 11 December 2025 and 5 January 2026 are now ready for collection. Applicants can pick up their documents at the consulate located at 20 Ernest Oppenheimer Avenue, Bruma.

What You Need to Collect Your Passport

To avoid delays, applicants must bring:

1. Receipt and paycode from your application
2. Valid identification (either a national ID or current passport)
3. Parents collecting passports for children must also present the child’s birth certificate, alongside their own ID and the other required documents.
4. Those who already have valid passports are required to bring their current passport for cancellation, with a R200 fee payable before receiving the new document.

For people collecting passports on behalf of someone else, the following is required:

1. Affidavit from the South African Police Service (SAPS) or a collection letter from the consulate
2. All other standard documents, including the collector’s ID

The consulate emphasizes that passports will only be released to individuals who present the correct documents, so double-check before heading to Bruma.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A ZIMBABWE PASSPORT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Applying for a passport while in South Africa is easy if you know the steps. Here’s the quick, no-nonsense guide:

• Book Your Appointment

Appointments are required at the Johannesburg Consulate and open Wednesdays at 4 pm. Print or save your confirmation, no appointment, no entry.

• Gather Your Documents

Long birth certificate (original), National ID (metal, plastic, or paper), Two passport photos on a white background, Current or expired passport (if any), Police affidavit if replacing lost/stolen passport, Marriage/divorce documents if needed.

• Submit at the Consulate

Arrive on time with your appointment confirmation, Submit your documents and pay R300 application fee, Application is then sent to Zimbabwe’s Registrar General for processing

• Pay Processing Fees in Zimbabwe

Standard or urgent processing fees apply. Your representative in Zimbabwe handles submission and payment at the correct passport office (Harare, Bulawayo, or Gweru)

• Key Tips

Originals only, no photocopies. Police affidavit needed for lost/stolen passports. Book early, slots fill fast.

This guide makes applying for a passport from South Africa simple and stress-free. With the right documents and preparation, you can avoid delays and get your Zimbabwe passport without headache.