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Consular and Document Services
Find service requirements, application steps, fees, processing information, and official links for Zimbabwean consular and document services.
United Kingdom
Passport application and renewal
Verified
27 Aug 2026
Guidance for Zimbabwean passport applications and renewals through the Embassy of Zimbabwe in London.
Required documents
- Zimbabwean long birth certificate and photocopy
- Zimbabwean National Registration Card and photocopy, where applicable
- Previous passport biodata page and relevant supporting documents
- Passport photographs meeting the Embassy requirements
Application steps
- Review the Embassy passport requirements.
- Prepare originals and photocopies of the required documents.
- Confirm the latest fees and processing arrangements with the Embassy.
- Submit the application through the process specified by the Embassy.
- Fees
- Confirm current administration and processing fees on the official page.
- Processing time
- Varies; confirm with the Embassy.
Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand, London, WC2R 0JR. Phone: +44 20 7836 7755. Email: zimlondon@isp.gov.zw.
United Kingdom
Temporary Travel Document
Verified
27 Aug 2026
Guidance for Zimbabweans who need a temporary, one-way travel document to return to Zimbabwe.
Required documents
- Photo identification and an original Zimbabwean document
- Proof of a pending passport application, where required
- Confirmed travel itinerary
- Passport photographs meeting the Embassy requirements
Application steps
- Review the latest Temporary Travel Document requirements.
- Prepare the original documents and photocopies.
- Confirm the current administration fee and accepted payment method.
- Contact the Embassy before travelling to confirm eligibility and timing.
- Fees
- Confirm the current administration fee on the official page.
- Processing time
- Varies; contact the Embassy before travelling.
Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand, London, WC2R 0JR. Phone: +44 20 7836 7755. Email: zimlondon@isp.gov.zw.
United Kingdom
Authentication of documents
Verified
27 Aug 2026
Guidance on authentication requirements for Zimbabwean documents and documents issued in the United Kingdom.
Required documents
- Original document and required copies
- Supporting identification and document evidence
- Foreign-issued documents authenticated by the relevant authority, where required
Application steps
- Identify whether the document was issued in Zimbabwe or the United Kingdom.
- Complete any required authentication with the relevant authority first.
- Review the Embassy requirements and contact it if the case is unclear.
- Confirm the latest fee and submission arrangements before attending.
- Fees
- Confirm current fees on the official page.
- Processing time
- Varies by document and authority.
Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand, London, WC2R 0JR. Phone: +44 20 7836 7755. Email: zimlondon@isp.gov.zw.
United Kingdom
Birth registration
Verified
27 Aug 2026
Guidance for registering a child born outside Zimbabwe through the Embassy of Zimbabwe in London.
Required documents
- Child’s long birth certificate from the country of birth
- Both parents’ birth certificates and Zimbabwean identity documents, where applicable
- Both parents’ passports
- Marriage certificate, where applicable
Application steps
- Prepare the originals and copies listed by the Embassy.
- Confirm the current fee and Embassy submission arrangements.
- Submit the forms through the Embassy process.
- Arrange onward submission to the Registrar General’s Office when instructed.
- Fees
- Confirm the current fee on the official page.
- Processing time
- Varies; onward processing may be required in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand, London, WC2R 0JR. Phone: +44 20 7836 7755. Email: zimlondon@isp.gov.zw.
United Kingdom
Visa information
Verified
27 Aug 2026
Official starting point for visa information and current entry requirements for Zimbabwe.
Required documents
- Requirements vary by visa type; review the official Embassy guidance before applying.
Application steps
- Identify the correct visa category.
- Review the latest requirements, fees, and application process.
- Contact the Embassy if the official guidance does not answer your question.
- Fees
- Varies by visa type; confirm on the official page.
- Processing time
- Varies by visa type.
Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand, London, WC2R 0JR. Phone: +44 20 7836 7755. Email: zimlondon@isp.gov.zw.
Requirements, fees, and processing times can change. Always confirm the latest information with the official authority before applying.
