Applying for a passport or ID card if you live in Zimbabwe

Are you a Dutch national living in Zimbabwe? And do you want to renew or apply for a Dutch passport or identity card (ID card)? You can do so at the Dutch embassy in Harare. You can also lodge your application at a Dutch border municipality or at the Schiphol desk.


New ID card

From 2 August 2021, all ID cards issued to Dutch nationals aged 12 and older will include copies of two of their fingerprints and a QR code with their citizen service number (BSN). You should know:

  • From 13 July to 1 August 2021 inclusive, for technical reasons, it will not be possible to apply for an ID card at an embassy or consulate-general. If you need to apply for a travel document before 2 August, you can apply for a passport.
  • From 2 August 2021, applicants will receive an ID card in the new format. Please note: when you apply, you will have to have your fingerprints taken. This will require you to come to the embassy or consulate-general in person.

Step 1: Create your personal checklist




  • You may need to have the original legalised.
  • You may be asked to provide additional documents.


Step 2: Check the additional requirements for Zimbabwe


Proof of legal residence

You must provide proof of legal residence in the country where you live. In Zimbabwe, you can do this by providing one of the following documents:

  • a valid residence permit;
  • if you also hold the Zimbabwean nationality: a valid Zimbabwean passport or ID card.



Step 4: Apply in Zimbabwe

If you want to apply for your passport or ID card in Zimbabwe, first make sure you have all the required documents. You can see which documents you need by completing the checklist (step 1). You should also check what additional requirements apply in Zimbabwe (step 2). Then you can make an appointment.

How do I make an appointment?

You can make an online appointment to visit the embassy in Harare.

How much will it cost?

You can find the price of a passport or ID card in the overview of consular fees in Zimbabwe.

You can pay cash in US dollars (USD) or electronically by credit card (Master and Visa cards only). Payments with local Master or Visa cards are treated as foreign transactions and charged in Euros.

Please note that payments with local Master/Visa cards are rejected when your foreign transaction limit has exceeded.

How long will it take?





How can I track my application?


Collect your document

You can collect your document from the embassy in Harare between 8.00 and 11.00 Monday to Friday. You do not need to make an appointment. First check which days our offices are closed.

Have your document sent by post


You can also have your new passport sent to you. Please provide a prepaid, self-addressed envelope when you submit your application. You will have to pay the postage charge yourself.

ID card

Your new identity card will not be sent by post. You should collect it at the embassy in Harare.

What happens to my old passport or ID card?




If you have any questions, please contact the embassy in Harare.