Authentication of Documents

Authentication of documents issued by the Government of Zimbabwe (apostille/ certification stamp) is done by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Zimbabwe.

Please contact the Department of Consular Services and Protection of Citizens Living Abroad at Pearle House in Harare to book an appointment for the authentication services.

Authentication of documents issued by educational institutions such as ZIMSEC, and Cambridge, should be confirmed as authentic by the respective institution before they are brought to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

Services

• Authentication is a verification process
• Modalities and safeguards against forgeries
• Documents – Marriage/Non-Marriage Certificates, Education qualifications, Police Clearance
• Facilitation of visa processing;
• Issuance of Note Verbales for Government Officials travelling on Government Duty
• Deportation of foreign illegal immigrants;
• Liaise with Department of Immigration and other stakeholders for deportation procedures
• Technical assistance for client’s queries:
• Information on visa processes / requirements
• Zimbabweans in distress
• Verification of business contacts
• Tracing relatives;