Citizenship processes are governed by Citizenship Laws that is, the Constitution of Zimbabwe, Amendment [No. 20] Act 2013 and the Citizenship of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 4:01] as amended. The Registrar General is mandated to perform the following functions in terms of the Citizenship of Zimbabwe Act Chapter 4:01:-
- Establish citizenship
- Confirm citizenship
- Grant citizenship
- Accept and process applications
- Manage renunciation of Zimbabwe and foreign citizenship
There are three ways by which a person can become a citizen of Zimbabwe. These are Citizenship by birth, descent and registration.
- .Documents / Certificates issued
- Citizenship registration certificate
- Citizenship status certificate
- Certificate of Renunciation of Zimbabwe Citizenship.
- Requirements:
- Application for Zimbabwe Citizenship :-
- Birth certificate from country of origin
- Zimbabwean ID
- Current passport and copy of bio page and residence permit
- Previous passports and copies of bio pages
- Permanent residence (at least 5yrs)
- Marriage certificate where applicable
*Original documents plus copies*
Statutory fees
Normal processing – US$ 5000.00 (strictly USD)
Processing time
Normal application – Approximately 18 months
- Citizenship Status Certificate:-
- Birth certificate
- National Identity Document
- Passport
- Marriage certificate ( where applicable)
- Request letter from relevant authorities
- Client’s request letter
- For third part submission authorisation letter by applicant
*Original documents plus copies*
Statutory fees
Normal processing – US$ 60.00
Processing time
Normal application – Up to 7 working days
- Renunciation of Zimbabwe Citizenship
- National Identity Document
- Passport
- Copy of birth certificate – certified
- Copy of marriage certificate – certified
- Permanent Residence Permit (where applicable).
- Documentary evidence from adopting country.
- Applicant’s request letter.
- For third part submission authorisation letter by applicant.
Statutory fees
Normal processing – US$ 200.00
Processing time
Normal application – Up to 7 working days
- Geographical coverage: Located at Central Registry.
- Frequently asked questions
- Is dual citizenship allowed?
- An adult citizen of Zimbabwe is prohibited to be a citizen of a foreign country in terms of the provisions of the Constitution of Zimbabwe except on the condition that the person is a citizen of Zimbabwe by birth.
NB: Citizenship is the backbone of all vital civil registrations because it controls and protects the rights and privileges of citizens of Zimbabwe.
- Contact details: Muchecheterwa Chiwashira building
Cnr Herbert Chitepo Avenue / Leopold Takawira St
Telephone number: 0242 – 708385-5
702295-9
706311-2
Contact Person: Head of Citizenship Office.
