Government of Canada services and information in Harare, Zimbabwe
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Embassy of Canada to Zimbabwe, in Harare.
On this page
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Birth abroad
- Citizenship services
- Criminal record checks
- Death abroad
- Marriage abroad
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Adoption and surrogacy
Refer to International adoption.
Birth abroad
Refer to Children born outside of Canada.
If your child is born outside of Canada, you do not need to register the birth in Canada.
Citizenship services
Applying for a Canadian citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States
If you are required to submit a paper application, please mail it to the following address:
Mailing address:
Embassy of Canada
Attn: Consular - Citizenship Services
45 Baines Avenue
Harare, Zimbabwe
If you prefer to drop-off your application in person, you are invited to leave your application in the Consular Services drop-box located inside the Guard Room entrance of Embassy of Canada
Monday to Friday from 8am - 4pm (except public holidays).
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 | 60.00 |
| Application to Renounce Canadian Citizenship | 100.00 | 75.00 |
| Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 | 60.00 |
| Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 | 60.00 |
Criminal record checks
Refer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Criminal record checks.
Death abroad
Refer to Death outside Canada.
Marriage abroad
Refer to Marriage outside Canada.
Clients are required to have following:
- Statement in Lieu of Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad issued by Embassy of Canada in Harare, Zimbabwe
Notarial services
Consular officials do not provide any legal advice or represent a person in court. The office provides the following notarial services, by appointment only by email at hrare-cs@international.gc.ca, to Canadian citizens and, in limited cases, to non-Canadian citizens if the documents are intended for use in Canada.
Note: Documents must be in English or French, or accompanied by an official translation in English or French.
Authentication/Attestation (certify the document signature, the position of an official and the seal are genuine):
- Documents issued in Canada must be authenticated by Global Affairs Canada in Ottawa before the office will certify the documents (fees apply).
- Witness a signature on a Statement in lieu of certificate of non-impediment to marriage abroad form (fees apply).
- Clients requiring information about authenticating documents while outside of Canada, refer to Authentication of documents.
Certified copy (certify the document is a true copy of the original):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a certified true copy (fees apply).
Witness a signature (consular officer witnesses a signature):
- Documents presented by a Canadian citizen or a non-Canadian citizen for use in Canada; exceptions apply (fees apply).
- Government-issued identification requiring a witnessed signature (fees apply).
Note: Complete all documents before booking an appointment. Sign all documents in front of the consular officer.
Payment method
Credit card accepted. Use the credit card authorization form.
Cash payments accepted.
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Administering an oath or receiving a statutory declaration or affirmation. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Authenticating (witnessing) a signature. The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 | 40.00 |
| Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Issuing a Statement in lieu of Certificate of Non-impediment to Marriage Abroad. The fee shown is a minimum, per document. | 30.00 | 65.00 |
| Transfer of private or public funds from Canada or elsewhere to the mission. The fee shown is per transfer. | 75.00 | 60.00 |
| Preparing a certificate, affidavit, declaration or other document (less than 200 words). The fee shown is per document. | 30.00 | 25.00 |
Passport services
Refer to Canadian passports and travel documents.
You can pay online for all your passport services before completing your passport application.
Payment link: www.canada.ca
Book an appointment by email at hrare-cs@international.gc.ca to present your documents in person. Bring your online payment receipt to your appointment.
Payment method
| Details | Fee (CAD) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 266.25 | 200.00 |
| 5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 194.25 | 145.00 |
| 5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 102.50 | 75.00 |
| Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 | 35.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to Benefits for Canadians living abroad and Retiring abroad.
Studying abroad
Refer to Students and youth and EduCanada.
Visa and immigration services
Refer to Travel documents – Visas.
- Apply to travel, study, work or immigrate to Canada.
- Find a visa application centre (VAC) to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the IRCC web form to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD).
Voting abroad
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