24 June 2026

CONSULAR SERVICES IN BOWLING GREEN, OHIO: 17-18 JULY 2026

The Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe advise that it will conduct a Consular visit to Bowling Green, Ohio on Friday, 17 July 2026 and Saturday,18 July 2026 during the AZANA Annual Camp Meeting. Prospective applicants for consular services residing in states surrounding Ohio are invited to take advantage of the presence of the consular team.

The venue of the consular service is:
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
Operating times will be:  09.00am to 17.00pm on both days.

Below are the requirements:

Passport Renewal:

Originals and photocopies of the following documents:

• Long Birth Certificate;
• Zimbabwean National Identity Document (I.D) for all applicants above 16 years (Driver’s Licence is NOT ACCEPTED).
• IDs for married women with marriage certificates should bear the spouse’s surname;
• Current / expired passport;
• Marriage Certificate / divorce order (where applicable);
• Two (2) colour passport photos (size 3.5cm x 4.5cm) on a strictly white background (please wear dark colours. Cream and white colours are not acceptable). Applicants should desist from wearing any form of jewellery;
• * A Police Report is required for all Lost or Stolen passports and National IDs;
• Citizenship Certificate (for citizens by registration / if one or both parents are Zimbabwean citizens by descent or if the applicant was born outside Zimbabwe)
• For minors below the age of 18, the following are also required; The father/mother or legal guardian must be present to sign ‘Section 5’ of the application form. The signatory’s Passport/ID is required.

Fees:

• Please note that the passport processing fee of $270 is to be paid in Zimbabwe
• The administration/consular fee payable to the Embassy of Zimbabwe is $45,00 money order or cashier’s check (NO CASH PLEASE).

Notice of Birth (Application for a birth certificate for children born outside Zimbabwe)

• Required Documents:
• Completed B.D 3 Form
• Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate
• Copy of parents Birth Certificates
• Copy of Parents’ Zimbabwe National ID Card
• Copy of parents’ marriage certificate
• US$40.00 money order or cashier’s check payable to Embassy of Zimbabwe

Please note when mailing back the document please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope

• Both parents (if applicable) should be available at the Embassy.
• NB: any documents obtained outside Zimbabwe must be authenticated by the courts or countries or origin and sealed at the Home Offices of the respective countries.
• Please note that the completed application forms should be stamped by the Embassy and the applicant should submit them through contacts (relative/next of kin) in Zimbabwe to:

Central Registry for Births, Deaths,
Makombe Building
Private Bag 7734 Causeway
HARARE, ZIMBABWE
TEL:  263-4-702295

Prospective applicants for the above-mentioned services are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the above requirements and also by visiting the Embassy’s website  www.zimembassydc.org.

Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe

Washington D.C.

USA