Information Resource: This website is an independent informational guide to help Zimbabweans understand consulate services in Cape Town. It is NOT the official Zimbabwe Consulate website. For official consular services, appointments, and current information, please visit the official website at www.zimconsulatecpt.co.za or contact the consulate directly at +27 21 461 1994-5 or zimcapetown@zimfa.gov.zw
Birth Certificate Information
Guide to applying for Zimbabwean birth certificates
Information about applications for Zimbabwean birth certificates for children born in South Africa to Zimbabwean parents. This service is essential for establishing Zimbabwean citizenship and is required for passport applications. Important: Applicants are responsible for submitting their birth certificate applications at the Civil Registry Office in Zimbabwe and paying the required processing fees directly.
Required Documents
- South African birth certificate (unabridged)
- Child's health card or clinic card
- Both parents' Zimbabwean IDs or passports
- Parents' marriage certificate (if applicable)
- Divorce decree (if applicable)
- Death certificate (if one parent is deceased)
Fees & Processing
Consulate Fee
R 100
Cash payment only
Zimbabwe Processing
US $50
Payable to Harare Registrar
Application Process
Submit Application
The forms obtained from the Consulate should be submitted to the Registrar of Births and Deaths in Harare at Makombe Building
Important Information
- • Birth certificate is required for Zimbabwean passport applications
- • Fees are non-refundable once application is submitted
Or call us at +27 21 461 1994-5