Zimbabwe Embassy Launches Passports And Birth Certificates Outreach for Citizens in South Africa

The Zimbabwean Embassy in Johannesburg has announced an outreach mobile service program to assist citizens residing in South Africa with essential documentation like passports and birth certificates.

This week-long initiative will provide convenient access to passport applications, birth certificate processing, and other vital services directly within Mpumalanga communities.

Service Locations and Schedule

From August 26-28, consular officials will operate from Gateway Church in eMalahleni’s central business district, followed by a second session at Oewersig Community Hall in Mbombela from August 30-31. All services will be available between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM daily.

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Available Services and Fees

Birth registration: R100
Passport form processing: R300
Temporary Travel Documents: R500
Non-Marriage applications: R250
Document verification: R200

Zimbabwe Embassy Launches Passports And Birth Certificates Outreach for Citizens in South Africa

Consul-General Eria Phiri emphasised that this outreach will utilise Zimbabwe’s existing passport application system, requiring applicants to submit forms for processing in Zimbabwe with subsequent collection arrangements. Services will be provided strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bongani Mazwi Mkwananzi of ZimCommunitySA praised the initiative while suggesting enhanced collaboration with local organisations to improve outreach effectiveness.

“These mobile services address significant challenges our community faces in accessing consular services,” Mkwananzi noted.

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Embassy Warns Against Third Parties

Consulate officials warned against fraudulent individuals posing as agents. “We operate directly without intermediaries,” stressed Consul-General Phiri, urging citizens to only engage with authorised personnel at designated venues.

This program represents Zimbabwe’s ongoing efforts to serve its diaspora community more effectively, particularly those facing logistical challenges in accessing traditional consular services.