Johannesburg, South Africa: The Consulate of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Johannesburg has issued updated guidelines for Zimbabwean nationals seeking passports, national IDs, and birth certificates while residing in South Africa. The consulate, located at 20 Ernest Oppenheimer Avenue, Bruma, provides comprehensive services to ensure the diaspora can access essential documents efficiently and securely.
Passport Application Requirements
Adults (18 years and above)
- Cost: R4,900
- Original long-form birth certificate
- Original national identity document
- Original marriage certificate or divorce decree (if applicable)
- Valid passport (if available)
- Police affidavit for lost or stolen passports
- Permanent resident permit (for those with foreign residency)
- Processing time: 10–15 working days
- Note: Photos are no longer required; only original documents are processed.
Applicants aged 16–18 years
- Original long-form birth certificate
- Original national ID of the minor
- Original national ID or valid passport of parent/guardian
- Parental/guardian signature on Section 5 of application form
- Death certificates if parents are deceased
- Legal guardian documentation (Zimbabwean court order)
- Permanent resident permit if applicable
Applicants under 16 years
- Original long-form birth certificate
- Original national ID or valid passport of parent/guardian
- Permanent resident permit if applicable
- Cost: R4,900
Passport Collection Requirements
Adults
- Original pay code issued on application
- Receipts issued on application date
- Original national ID or valid passport
- Police affidavit if collecting on behalf of someone
- Valid passport will be cancelled on collection day
Minors
- Original birth certificate
- Original national ID or valid passport of parent/guardian
- Original pay code and receipts
- Police affidavit if collecting on behalf of someone
- Valid passport will be cancelled on collection day
Other Consular Services
- Emergency Travel Documents: R500, processed within 2 hours. Temporary travel document valid for 30 days.
- Non-Marriage Certificates: Initial application R200 (issued while you wait). Verification: R250, processed in 10 working days.
- Driver’s Licence Conversion/Verification: R250, requires original Zimbabwean and South African documents.
- Dual Citizenship Letters: R500, requires valid passport and SA ID/permanent residence permit.
- Certification & Verification of Documents: R100–R200, processed within 2 hours.
- Birth Certificates for Children Born Outside Zimbabwe (Under 16): R100, requires original clinic card, birth certificate(s) of parents, IDs, and passports.
- Repatriation of Human Remains: Documentation requirements vary depending on whether deceased is documented or undocumented. Fees start at R200; processing same day or 2–3 working days.
- Interpol Registration for Lost/Stolen Passports: Required before new passport can be issued. Process takes 1–2 weeks.
- Temporary Documents & Section 5 Applications: Quick turnaround within 2 hours to 10 working days, depending on the type of document.
Payment and Contact Information
- Mode of Payment: Cash or card
- Email: admin@zimbabweconsulate.co.za
- Website: www.zimbabweconsulate.co.za
- Phone: +27 11 037 3400
The Consulate of Zimbabwe emphasizes that all applications must comply with Zimbabwean law. Asylum or refugee documents are not accepted. Citizens are advised to ensure all documents are original and complete to avoid delays.
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