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Zimbabwean citizens in Australia start a passport application at the embassy, which verifies documents and takes fingerprints, then forms go on to the Registrar of Passports in Harare via a representative.
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
Collect forms at the embassy | complete forms and give fingerprints on Tuesdays or Thursdays | embassy processes, then send forms to an authorised representative in Zimbabwe who submits and collects the passport at a Registrar of Passports office | write a letter authorising the representative
Documents you need
- Long birth certificate
- National ID card (driver's licence not accepted)
- Marriage certificate, married-name ID or divorce order where applicable
- Two colour photos 3.5 x 4.5 cm
- Citizenship certificate for citizens by registration
- Old passport or ETD
- Police report if lost
- Renunciation letter if a parent was not born in Zimbabwe
- Letter of non-citizenship status from any country lived in for 5+ years
- Originals and photocopies
Fees and processing time
- Service provider: n/a
- Other charges: document verification AUD 80.00, cash only; passport fee schedule referenced but not visible
Processing time: Over 3 to 4 months.
Good to know
Embassy page last modified 14 September 2023 (site footer shows copyright 2025), so details may be out of date. The page says forms are available only at the embassy and describes no postal route.
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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