Embassy of India, Harare, Zimbabwe
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Passport Services

Passport Services and Fees

Consular Section Working Hours
Monday to Friday (except Embassy Holidays):
0900-1130 Hrs Submission of Application
1500-1600 Hrs Delivery of Passports/Documents

Important Guidelines for Passport Applications
(Please read before the application process)

  • To avoid delay in the processing of your application, please check and complete the documents before submitting or sending it to the Embassy by post. Please make sure that all the information are correctly filled.
  • Please fill a new application if there are mistakes in the already filled online application.
  • The processing time shown are only indicative and not binding as due to unavoidable/unforeseen circumstances, it may not be possible to provide the services within the indicated time frame.
  • Applied service is not guaranteed as all applications are subject to checks and procedures.
  • Telephonic queries about the status of the applications before the due date is not entertained.
  • The documents as mentioned in each category of applications below are mandatory. However, the applicants may be requested to submit additional documents, if required, on case to case basis.
  • All fees are payable in CASH only. Please go through the fees schedule for various services carefully and bring the exact required cash.
  • Facilities for taking photographs is not available inside the Embassy premises.
  • The address to be printed on the passport should be of India and other address to be mentioned in the application is to be of Zimbabwe. You can only have your Zimbabwean address printed on the passport if you are a Permanent Resident Visa of Zimbabwe.
  • Annex ‘D’ (for the minor’s passport) should be signed by both parents and the signatures of the parents should match those on their passports.

PASSPORT SERVICES and DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Fee in USD

Processing Time

1.RE-ISSUE OF PASSPORT ( for 18 years old and above)

US $ 77/-
(36 pages)

US $ 102
(60 pages)




4-6 weeks

- Completely filled in and signed printed passport application form (Please visit https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/)

- Current passport and a self-attested copy thereof (Back and front page only)

- Copy of self attested Zimbabwean Regular Visa (not temporary or short term Visa)

- One recent (taken within the last six months) passport-size photograph with white background (5cm x 5 cm) and specification in mentioned  here

· -For the passport application form, the printable address should be the Indian address and the other address should be the Zimbabwean address. You can only print your Zimbabwean address on the passport if you have a Permanent Resident Visa of Zimbabwe.

-Request letter in plain paper

If there is change in address:
please bring address proof documents.
Please see link for List of acceptable documents as Proof of Address http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/popuponline/AttachmentAdvisorSub?subDocID=7001&amp%3BconfirmDOB=7001

If there is change of name after marriage ;

- Download application form Affidavit for Change of name after marriage
-Duly filled in and signed affidavit form
-Joint photograph
-Request letter for the change of name
-Original Marriage Certificate and a self attested copy thereof.
- Self-attested copy of passport of the spouse.

If there is change of name due to other reasons;

-Advertisement of the change of name in any leading newspaper at the permanent address in India and at the present address in Zimbabwe (original copy of the newspaper should be shown at the counter)

For deletion of name of spouse from the passport

-Original and copy of Divorce Decree apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs, India if the marriage was solemnized in India or;

-Original and copy of Divorce Decree and apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zimbabwe if the marriage was solemnized in Zimbabwe.

For inclusion of Spouse’s name in passport

-Original Marriage Certificate apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs, India if the marriage is solemnized in India and a self attested copy there of or;

-Original Marriage Certificate and apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zimbabwe if the marriage is solemnized in Zimbabwe and a self attested copy thereof.

-Self-attested copy of spouse’s passport

If there is change in appearance

-Please fill up the Affidavit for the Change in Appearance.

(AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE IN APPEARANCE)

If there is change of signature

-Please fill up the Affidavit for the Change of Signature.

(AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE OF SIGNATURE)

2. PASSPORT FOR NEWBORN CHILD AND REGISTRATION OF BIRTH

- Please read the instructions carefully before filling up online Birth Registration Form available at https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/initial?formcode=09

- Copy of PDF generated after Registration of Birth of a Child under the above link.

- Online passport application form at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/

- Completed application form with thumb impression (as prescribed in the passport form) of the child.

- One recent passport-size photograph(taken within the last six months) with white background (5cm x 5 cm) and specification mentioned here.

- Originals and self-attested copies of parents passports and Resident cards

· -Consent letter signed by both parents (Annexure D or Annexure C). The signature of the parents should match those on their passports.

-Original and self attested copy of the Birth Certificate from the hospital.

- Self attested copy of parents’ Marriage Certificate.

· -For the passport application form, the printable address should be the Indian address and the other address should be the Zimbabwean address. You can only print your Zimbabwean address on the passport if you are a Permanent Resident of Zimbabwe.

- Request letter in plain paper from parents for registration of the child as Indian National.

US $ 22/-
(Registration of Birth)

52/-

(Passport)

4-6 weeks
Normal







3. RE-ISSUE OF PASSPORT FOR MINOR (Children up to 17 years old)

-Online passport application form at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/

- Completed application form with thumb impression (below 7 years old) or signature of the child (above 7 years old).

-Child’s current passport and a copy thereof (signed by parents).

- Child’s Zimbabwean long term resident permit and copy thereof (signed by parents).

- One recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last six months) with white background (5 cm x 5 cm) and specification as mentioned here.

- Original and self-attested copies of parents passports and Zimbabwean long term resident permit.

· -Consent letter signed by both parents (Annexure D or Annexure C). The signature of the parents should match those on their passports.

· For the passport application form, the printable address should be the Indian address and the other address should be the Zimbabwean address. You can only print your Zimbabwean address on the passport if you are a Permanent Resident of Zimbabwe.

-Copy of Marriage certificate if spouse’s name is not mentioned in either parents’ passport.

US $ 52/-



4-6 weeks
Normal





4. EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE

- Fill online Emergency Certificate Form https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ and submit printout of the application

- If original passport is not available, supporting evidence of Indian nationality like passport copy / driving license with a copy / residence card with a copy etc. should be submitted.

- Current passport and a self-attested copy thereof

- Zimbabwean resident permit (visa) and a self-attested copy thereof
- Documents issued by the Immigration Authority, if any.
-Three recent passport-size photographs (taken within the last six months) with white background (5cm x 5 cm) and specification mentioned here.

- Copy of Flight Details (Air Ticket)

-Request letter explaining the circumstances warranting issuance of Emergency Certificate.

US $ 17/-

Within 3 working days

6. CERTIFICATE BASED ON PASSPORT DETAILS/ NATIONALITY CERTIFICATE

- Duly filled in and signed Miscellaneous Services Form

- Original passport and a self-attested copy thereof.
- Zimbabwean resident permit (to be shown at the counter) and a self-attested copy thereof.

- One passport size photograph (5cm x 5cm)

- Application to the Consular Officer on a plain paper explaining the purpose for which the service is required.

22

Within 3 working days

7. POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE

-Please fill up online application at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/

- For Non-Indian Nationals, please fill up the Manual Application Form for Police Clearance.

- One recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last six months) with white background (5cm x 5 cm) and specification mentioned here.

- Original passport and a self-attested copy thereof.

- Zimbabwean long term resident permit and a self-attested copy thereof.

-Request Letter in plain paper explaining the purpose for which the service is required.

- For Non-Indian Nationals, please include the period of your stay in India.

27

30 days

8. REPLACEMENT OF LOST / DAMAGED PASSPORT

-Application on a plain sheet to consular officer explaining the circumstances under which the passport was lost / got damaged.

-Online passport application form at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/

- Police report.
- Self-attested Photocopy (if available) of lost/ damaged passport.

- Zimbabwean resident permit and a self-attested copy thereof
- One recent passport-size photograph (taken within the last six months) with white background (5cm x 5 cm) and specification mentioned here.

-For the passport application form, the printable address should be the Indian address and the other address should be the Zimbabwean address. You can only print your Zimbabwean address on the passport if you are a Permanent Resident of Zimbabwe.

US $ 152/-
(36 pages)

US $ 177/-
(60 pages)

4-6 weeks
Normal








*All fees Include service charge of USD 2/- per document

*For change in name, change of address, inclusion of spouse’s name, deletion of spouse name or any change of information on passport, the applicant has to submit Passport application along with the required supporting documents.