Zimbabwe - Apply for Citizenship

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Procedure

To apply for a Zimbabwe citizenship, the applicant should be a resident of the country. The applicant has to approach the Registrar General of Citizenship. Following listed are office locations and contact information which can help.

Registrar General's Department
Central Registry Office
Makombe Building
Harare, Zimbabwe
Email: [email protected]
Other Contact Information : More Contact

Various office locations of Registrar General Department can be found under the Offices tab of the following link : Office Locations

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Registrar General's Department
Central Registry Office
Makombe Building
Harare, Zimbabwe
Email: [email protected]
Other Contact Information : More Contact

Various office locations of Registrar General Department can be found under the Offices tab of the following link : Office Locations

Eligibility

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Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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Related Videos

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Instructions

• Foreign nationals may make applications for registration as citizens of Zimbabwe on condition that: They have ten years legal ordinary residence in Zimbabwe and such applications are made in person at the offices of the Registrar General of Citizenship Zimbabwe. Those applying for Zimbabwe Citizenship must be ordinarily resident in Zimbabwe.

Information about Dual Citizenship
No adult citizen of Zimbabwe shall be entitled to be a citizen of foreign country. However, minors are allowed to enjoy dual citizenship until they turn 18 but before the 19th birthday they have to make a choice as to their preference of citizenship.

Required Information

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e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the Document

This procedure provides you information about how and where to apply for a citizenship in Zimbabwe.

Information which might help

For more information which can help : More information

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

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