Where can I download the Zimbabwe passport application form?

The Zimbabwe passport application form (Form PD2) can be downloaded from Zimbabwe embassy websites or collected in person at any Zimbabwe embassy or consulate. The form must be completed in English, printed on white paper, and signed in black ink. You must attend in person for biometric capture.

What documents do I need with the Zimbabwe passport application form?

You need: (1) Completed Form PD2, (2) Zimbabwe national ID card, (3) Birth certificate (first-time applicants), (4) Current or expired passport (for renewals), (5) 2 passport photos (white background, 35x45mm), (6) Proof of residence abroad, (7) Application fee ($150 adult, $150 (all ages)). For children: also bring parents IDs and consent letter if only one parent applies.

Where do I submit my Zimbabwe passport application form?

Submit your form in person at any Zimbabwe embassy or consulate. In the UK: Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand, London. In South Africa: Pretoria Embassy, Johannesburg Consulate, or Cape Town Consulate. In the USA: Zimbabwe Embassy, Washington DC. You must attend in person for biometric data capture (fingerprints and photo).

How do I fill in the Zimbabwe passport application form?

Complete all sections in black ink or type. Include your full name as it appears on your national ID, date of birth, place of birth, parents details, current address, and reason for application. Sign and date the form. Do not leave sections blank - write N/A if not applicable. Attach 2 passport photos to the form.

Zimbabwe Passport Application Form & Embassy Documents (2026)

Important Information

All forms must be completed in English and submitted with required supporting documents. Forms should be printed on white paper and completed in black ink or typed.

How to Apply for a Zimbabwe Passport — Step-by-Step

1 Download and Complete the Application Form

Download Form PD2 (Passport Application) from the section below. Complete all sections in black ink. Do not leave any field blank — write "N/A" if a section does not apply.

2 Gather Required Documents

Zimbabwe national ID card (original + copy)
Birth certificate (first-time applicants)
Current or expired passport (for renewals — you will surrender it)
2 passport-sized photographs (35mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months)
Proof of legal residence abroad (visa, BRP, utility bill)
Application fee: $150 (all ages)

For children under 16: Also bring the child's birth certificate, both parents' IDs, and a consent letter from the absent parent if only one parent is applying.

3 Book an Appointment at Your Nearest Embassy

Contact your nearest Zimbabwe embassy or consulate to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins may be accepted but appointments are strongly recommended.

4 Attend In Person for Biometric Capture

You must attend in person. The embassy will capture your biometric data (fingerprints, digital photograph, signature) for the new e-passport.

5 Pay the Fee and Get Your Receipt

Pay the application fee and keep your receipt — you will need it to collect your passport.

6 Wait for Processing and Collect

Standard: 6-8 weeks. Fast-track: 2-3 weeks ($250). Emergency: 7 days ($250). See processing times.

Where to Submit Your Passport Application Form

Country	Office	Address
United Kingdom	Zimbabwe House, London	429 Strand, London WC2R 0JR
South Africa (Pretoria)	Zimbabwe Embassy	798 Merton Ave, Arcadia, Pretoria
South Africa (Joburg)	Zimbabwe Consulate	13 Earnest Oppenheimer Ave, Bruma
South Africa (Cape Town)	Zimbabwe Consulate	2nd Floor, 6 Riebeek Street
United States	Zimbabwe Embassy, DC	1608 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC
Botswana	Zimbabwe Embassy, Gaborone	Plot 8858, Orapa Close, Gaborone
Australia	Zimbabwe Embassy, Canberra	11 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley, ACT