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Consular Services

Support for Zimbabwean nationals.

All consular work at the Embassy should be by appointment on zimparisweb@gmail.com or call and make an appointment on +33 1 40 53 04 06
Consular hours: 10:00hrs - 12:30hrs, Monday - Friday except public holidays.

  1. Passport Requirements

    Originals and photocopies of the following documents:

    • Long Birth Certificate;
    • Zimbabwean I.D. for all applicants above 16 years (Driver’s Licence NOT ACCEPTED);
    • Marriage Certificate / divorce order where applicable;
    • Two (2) colour passport photos (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background, dark-coloured shirt/blouse/jacket, no eyeglasses, no jewelry, hair tied back, face front with both ears visible);
    • 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).

    Administration Fee: €15

  2. Visas

    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 travelling to Zimbabwe. Visa can be applied for online.

    To find out one’s category, please visit: www.evisa.gov.zw.

    Visa Requirements at the Port of Entry

    • A passport valid for at least 6 months;
    • 2 passport size photos;
    • Visa fee: US$30.00 – single entry;
    • Visa fee: US$45.00 – double entry;
    • Visa fee: US$55.00 – multiple entry (to be supported by a letter).

    For queries on the evisa platform, visa applicants can follow up with Zimbabwe immigration:

    • Email: evisazim@gmail.com
    • WhatsApp: +263784604351 or +263712321210
    • Calls: +263716801141 or +263242791913/8

    Diplomatic, Official and Service Passports

    The Embassy is currently only issuing visas for diplomatic, official, and service passports. Visa application forms can be downloaded from the Embassy website. On submission, the form must be accompanied by:

    • A Note Verbale;
    • Copy of passport;
    • Two passport photos.

    Click here to downoad the Visa Application Form.

  3. Translation and Authentication of Documents

    Authentication of documents issued by the Government of Zimbabwe is performed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Zimbabwe. The Embassy provides the following services:

    • Translation of documents from English to French;
    • Attestation of original Zimbabwean documents;
    • Certifying copies of Zimbabwean documents as true copies of the original.

    Administration Fees:

    • Translation: €20
    • Attestation: €20
    • Certifying: €10
  4. Police Clearance

    The Police Clearance Form, ZRP Form 137, can be obtained from the Embassy or downloaded from the ZRP website. Requirements:

    • Fill in ZRP Form 137;
    • Make an appointment with the Embassy for fingerprinting (€20 fee) or use any local police station;
    • Pay US$75 by telegraphic transfer to the account provided on the ZRP website.

    Submit completed form, proof of payment, and fingerprints to the Zimbabwe Republic Police at:

    • P.O. Box CY 683, Causeway, Harare.
    • Or DHL/FEDEX to CID Headquarters, Corner 10th Street and Josiah Chinamano Avenue, Causeway, Harare.

    Click here to downoad the Police Clearance Form.

  5. Notice of Birth

    Applications for a birth certificate for children born outside Zimbabwe require the following:

    • Birth record / Health Card (English translated version);
    • External Birth Certificate;
    • Mother’s ID, Birth Certificate, and Passport;
    • Father’s ID, Birth Certificate, and Passport;
    • Marriage Certificate (if applicable).

    Administration Fee: €10

  6. Non-marriage Certificates and Certificats de coutume

    Non-marriage certificates are issued to Zimbabwean nationals seeking to either marry for the first time or to remarry. These certificates are applied for in person or through a nominee at the Registrar of Marriages at Makombe Building in Harare, Zimbabwe.

    For further information, visit: www.rg.gov.zw.

    The Embassy requires the original non-marriage certificate issued by the Registrar General’s Office to translate it to French and issue a Certificat de coutume.

    Administration Fee: €50

  7. Temporary Travel Documents (TTDs)

    TTDs are issued at the Embassy for urgent travel needs. Requirements:

    • Original and copy of Birth Certificate;
    • Original and copy of Zimbabwe ID Card;
    • Expired passport or police report for a lost passport;
    • Two passport photos (size 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background, dark-colored shirt/blouse/jacket, no eyeglasses, no jewelry, hair tied back, face front with both ears visible).

    Administration Fee: €50

  8. Attestation of Validity of Zimbabwean Drivers Licenses

    Applicants should first obtain a confirmation letter of their license from CVR in Zimbabwe. Once the confirmation letter is available, the following are required:

    • Confirmation letter from CVR;
    • Two passport photos;
    • Submit documents to the Embassy.

    Contact details for CVR:

    • Tel: +263 (242) 774474 or +263 (242) 759743-5
    • Email: cvr@africaonline.com
    • Address: CVR, 29 Robson Manyika Avenue, P.O. Box CY760, Causeway, Harare.

    Administration Fee: €20

  9. Repatriation of Remains

    Required documents for repatriation of human remains:

    • Death Certificate;
    • Copy of deceased’s passport or ID;
    • Burial Order;
    • Embalming Certificate;
    • Infectious/Non-Infectious Disease Certificate;
    • Post-mortem Report;
    • Permit to Repatriate;
    • Affidavit mentioning final burial place.

Note: Applicants who cannot visit the Embassy in person can mail their documents using a trackable priority mail service and arrange pre-paid return postage for their documents.