Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Zimbabwean parents of a child born in Australia or New Zealand have documents verified and stamped by the embassy, and then register the birth with the Central Registry in Harare.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe, 11 Cobbadah Street, O'Malley, Canberra (ACT); the only post in Australia.
Consular hours Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-17:00; fingerprinting and forms Tuesday and Thursday 9:00-12:00 and 14:00-16:00. Contact zimcanberraconsular@gmail.com.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Zimbabwe.
How to apply
Get forms from the embassy | have documents verified and stamped by an embassy officer in Canberra | submit to the Central Registry for Births and Deaths in Harare (can be arranged through contacts in Zimbabwe)
Documents you need
- Child's Australian or NZ birth certificate
- Mother's and father's Zimbabwean ID, birth certificate and passport
- Marriage certificate if applicable
- Self-addressed registered envelope
- Originals and copies
Fees and processing time
- Other charges: AUD 50.00, bank draft or cash
Processing time: Not published.
Good to know
Embassy page last modified 14 September 2023 (site footer shows copyright 2025), so details may be out of date.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Zimbabwe's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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