Zimbabwe Embassy South Africa 2026 — Pretoria, Johannesburg & Cape Town

Zimbabwe has three diplomatic offices in South Africa: the Embassy in Pretoria, the Consulate in Johannesburg (with e-passport biometric capture since June 2024), and the Consulate in Cape Town. This guide covers all three offices with full contact details, opening hours, and services available.

All Three Offices at a Glance

Pretoria (Embassy)

798 Merton Avenue, Arcadia 0083

+27 12 342 5125

zimpretoria@zimfa.gov.zw

Johannesburg (Consulate)

13 Earnest Oppenheimer Ave, Bruma 2198

+27 11 616 5534

zimjohannesburg@zimfa.gov.zw

e-Passport biometrics available

Cape Town (Consulate)

Contact for address

zimcapetown@zimfa.gov.zw

Head: Mrs. E.T. Mudambo

Zimbabwe Embassy Pretoria — Full Details

Contact Information:

Opening Hours:

Embassy: Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30
Consular Section: Monday-Friday 09:00-12:30

Services:

  • e-Passport applications and renewals
  • Visa services (tourist, business, transit)
  • Emergency travel documents
  • Notarial services (authentication, legalisation)
  • Citizenship services
  • Birth and death registration
  • Consular assistance
The Pretoria embassy is the main diplomatic mission and handles all consular services. It also covers political and economic affairs.

Zimbabwe Consulate Johannesburg — Full Details

Contact Information:

Opening Hours:

Monday-Friday: 08:30-16:30
Consular Section: 09:00-12:30

Services:

  • e-Passport applications Biometric capture since June 2024
  • Passport renewals
  • Visa services
  • Document legalisation
  • Birth registration
  • Emergency travel documents
e-Passport biometrics confirmed: The Johannesburg consulate began e-passport processing in June 2024 (staff training concluded 15 June 2024). You can attend here for biometric data capture (fingerprints and digital photo). Source: Chronicle (Zimbabwe).

Zimbabwe Consulate Cape Town — Full Details

Contact Information:

Contact the Cape Town consulate by email for the current office address and opening hours before visiting.

Services:

  • Passport applications
  • Visa services
  • Document legalisation
  • Birth registration
  • Emergency travel documents
  • Consular assistance for Western Cape region

Services Comparison — All Three Offices

ServicePretoriaJohannesburgCape Town
e-Passport applications Biometrics
Passport renewals
Visa services
Emergency travel documents
Document legalisation
Birth registration
Citizenship services
Political/economic affairs

Passport Fees in South Africa (2026)

ServiceGazetted Fee (USD)Approx. ZAR
Ordinary e-passport$150~R2,700
Emergency e-passport$250~R4,500
QR code surcharge$20~R360

Gazetted fees per SI 2024-001. ZAR amounts are approximate at current exchange rates. Embassies may charge additional administration fees. Full fee schedule.

Visa Information for South African Citizens

South African passport holders are Category A (visa-exempt) and do not need a visa for visits to Zimbabwe of up to 90 days. You can enter Zimbabwe with just your valid South African passport.

For longer stays, work permits, or other visa categories, contact the Zimbabwe Embassy in Pretoria or see our visa requirements guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the office nearest to you. All three offer the same core consular services. If you specifically need e-passport biometric capture, the Johannesburg consulate has confirmed equipment since June 2024. The Pretoria embassy is the main diplomatic mission and also processes e-passports.

Appointments are recommended for passport applications but walk-ins may be accepted. Contact the specific office before visiting. Arrive early (before 9am) as queues can be long, especially on Mondays and at the end of the month.

Yes. While fees are gazetted in US Dollars, you can pay in South African Rand at the prevailing exchange rate. Check with the specific office for accepted payment methods (cash, card, or bank transfer).

Ordinary processing takes 6-8 weeks. Your application is forwarded to the production facility in Harare and the finished passport is returned to the embassy/consulate for collection. The Johannesburg consulate may offer faster turnaround due to the biometric capture equipment being on-site.

Yes. All three offices can issue emergency travel documents (Temporary Travel Documents/TTDs) for Zimbabwean citizens who need to travel urgently to Zimbabwe but do not have a valid passport. Processing is typically 24 hours in person. You will need a police report (if passport was lost/stolen), confirmed travel itinerary, and passport photos. See our emergency travel document guide.

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