An e-Passport contains an electronic chip. The chip holds the same information that is printed on the passport’s data page: the holder’s name, date of birth, and other biographic information. An e-Passport also contains a biometric identifier.
It is hereby notified that the Minister has in terms of section 22 of the Citizenship of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 4:01], made the following regulations: —
1 . These regulations may be cited as the Citizenship Act (Passport Fees) Regulations, 2021.
2. The Minister hereby notifies that henceforth the Government will cease the issuance of the current type of passports and in place thereof will be issuing electronically readable passports (e-passports) whose charges are as specified in the Schedule.
3 . The current type of passports, issued before the date of operation of these regulations, will cease to be acceptable internationally by 31st December 2023, and will therefore need to be replaced by e-passports in terms of these regulations.
4. The Citizenship (Passport Fees) Regulations, 2021, published in Statutory Instrument 201 of 2021, are hereby repealed.
Schedule
FEES
- The fees payable for obtaining one passport shall be: —
(a) ordinary e-passport USD$100.00
(b) emergency or express e-passport USD$200,00 - A normal fee of USD $20,00, shall be charged for every passport application fee processed at any CBZ Bank Branch Countrywide.
Supplement to the Zimbabwean Government Gazette Extraordinary dated the 13th of December. 2021.
Repealed by the Citizenship (Passport Fees) Regulations, 2022
How much is the new e-passport in Zimbabwe?
The e-passport costs $120 including the application fee.
How much does an E-passport cost in Zimbabwe?
You will also need to bring with you US$120.00 (US$20 application fee and US$100 for the passport) for the normal e-passport or you can apply for an emergency e-passport that costs US$220.00.
How long does it take to get an e-passport in Zimbabwe?
Applicants can collect their passports within 48 hours of their application compared to seven days for those who apply in person. In addition, the Register General’s office has set up an Express e-passport portal/centre.
Where can I apply for an e-passport in Zimbabwe?
Share. Since the launch of the biometric e-passport on December 14, 2021, the Civil Registry Department continues to issue e-passports at eight district and provincial registry offices.
How do I get a new e-passport in Zimbabwe?
Making a booking for an express e-passport online
- Your ID.
- Original Birth Certificate.
- Old or expiring passport if you have one.
- Application fee US$220.00.
- Passport will be out in 48-hours.