> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://travel-info.co.zw/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Embassies & Consulates
> Directory of foreign embassies and consulates in Zimbabwe. Contact information, addresses, and services for international travelers and business visitors.
Contact information for foreign diplomatic missions in Zimbabwe. Most embassies are located in Harare.
**Important:** Embassy details can change. Verify contact information on official embassy websites before visiting. Many require appointments for consular services.
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## Major English-Speaking Countries
### United States Embassy
**Address:** 172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 285 0000
* Emergency (after hours): +263 24 285 0000
* Website: [zw.usembassy.gov](https://zw.usembassy.gov)
**Consular Hours:** Monday-Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-1:00pm
**Closed:** US and Zimbabwean public holidays
**Services:**
* US citizen services (passports, emergency assistance)
* Visa services for Zimbabweans
* Notarial services
**For US Citizens:**
* Register at [STEP](https://step.state.gov) before travel
* Emergency: Contact American Citizens Services
* Lost passport: Appointment required
### British Embassy
**Address:** 3 Norfolk Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 233 8800
* Emergency (UK): +44 20 7008 5000
* Website: [gov.uk/world/zimbabwe](https://www.gov.uk/world/zimbabwe)
**Consular Hours:** Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:00pm, Friday 8:00am-1:00pm
**Services:**
* British citizen assistance
* Visa services
* Notarial services
* Emergency travel documents
**For UK Citizens:**
* Register travel at gov.uk
* Download TravelAware app
### Australian High Commission
**Coverage:** Zimbabwe is covered by the Australian High Commission in South Africa
**Contact (South Africa):**
* Address: 292 Orient Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
* Phone: +27 12 423 6000
* Emergency: +61 2 6261 3305 (Canberra)
* Website: [southafrica.embassy.gov.au](https://southafrica.embassy.gov.au)
**In Zimbabwe:**
* Contact through South Africa
* Local assistance may be limited
* Register travel plans before departure
**Services:**
* Passport services (via Pretoria)
* Emergency assistance
* Notarial services
### Canadian Embassy
**Coverage:** Zimbabwe is covered by the Canadian High Commission in South Africa
**Contact (South Africa):**
* Address: 1103 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
* Phone: +27 12 422 3000
* Emergency: +1 613 996 8885 (Ottawa)
* Website: [canada.ca/zimbabwe](https://www.canada.ca/en/services/canadian-consular-services-offices/zimbabwe.html)
**Honorary Consul Harare:**
* Phone: +263 24 252 181 (limited services)
**Services:**
* Passport services (via Pretoria)
* Emergency assistance
* Citizen registration
### Irish Embassy
**Coverage:** Zimbabwe covered by Irish Embassy in South Africa
**Contact (South Africa):**
* Address: Southern Life Plaza, 1059 Schoeman Street, Pretoria
* Phone: +27 12 452 1000
* Emergency: +353 1 408 2000 (Dublin)
* Website: [dfa.ie](https://www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/south-africa/)
**Services:**
* Passport services
* Emergency assistance
* Citizen registration
### New Zealand Embassy
**Coverage:** Zimbabwe covered by New Zealand High Commission in South Africa
**Contact (South Africa):**
* Address: 125 Middel Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria
* Phone: +27 12 435 9000
* Emergency: +64 4 439 8000 (Wellington)
* Website: [mfat.govt.nz](https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/africa/zimbabwe/)
**Services:**
* Passport services
* Emergency assistance
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## European Embassies
### Germany
**Address:** 30 Ceres Road, Avondale, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 230 8600
* Emergency: +263 77 230 8651
* Website: [harare.diplo.de](https://harare.diplo.de)
**Hours:** Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:00pm (consular)
**Services:**
* German citizen services
* Visa services
* Notarial services
### France
**Address:** 83 Livingstone Avenue, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 233 0441
* Website: [zw.ambafrance.org](https://zw.ambafrance.org)
**Hours:** Monday-Friday 8:30am-12:30pm (consular)
**Services:**
* French citizen services
* Visa services
* Cultural services
### Netherlands
**Address:** 2 Arden Road, Highlands, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 277 6701
* Website: [nederlandwereldwijd.nl](https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/landen/zimbabwe)
**Services:**
* Dutch citizen services
* Consular assistance
### Italy
**Address:** 7 Bartholomew Close, Greendale, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 249 6180
* Website: [ambharare.esteri.it](https://ambharare.esteri.it)
**Services:**
* Italian citizen services
* Visa services
### Sweden
**Address:** 5 Dowar Close, Alexandra Park, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 279 0511
* Website: [swedenabroad.se/harare](https://www.swedenabroad.se/en/embassies/zimbabwe-harare/)
**Services:**
* Swedish citizen services
* Development cooperation
### Spain
**Address:** 16 Phillips Avenue, Belgravia, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 270 6631
* Website: [exteriores.gob.es](https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/harare/en/Paginas/index.aspx)
**Services:**
* Spanish citizen services
* Consular assistance
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## African Missions
### South Africa
**Address:** 7 Elcombe Avenue, Belgravia, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 275 3147
* Emergency: +263 77 244 1277
* Website: [dirco.gov.za](https://www.dirco.gov.za/harare/)
**Hours:** Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
**Services:**
* South African citizen services
* Visa services
* Trade inquiries
### Botswana
**Address:** 22 Phillips Avenue, Belgravia, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 270 8661/2
**Services:**
* Botswana citizen services
* Visa inquiries
### Zambia
**Address:** 48 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 277 3779
**Services:**
* Zambian citizen services
* Visa services
* KAZA UniVisa information
### Mozambique
**Address:** 152 Herbert Chitepo Avenue, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 279 0837
**Services:**
* Mozambican citizen services
* Visa services
### Malawi
**Address:** 43 Harare Street, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 270 5611
**Services:**
* Malawian citizen services
### Namibia
**Address:** 31 Lincoln Road, Avondale, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 333 4281
**Services:**
* Namibian citizen services
* Trade and tourism inquiries
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## Asian Missions
### China
**Address:** 30 Baines Avenue, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 279 3404
* Website: [zw.china-embassy.gov.cn](http://zw.china-embassy.gov.cn)
**Services:**
* Chinese citizen services
* Visa services
### India
**Address:** 12 Natal Road, Belgravia, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 279 5955
* Website: [hciharare.gov.in](https://www.hciharare.gov.in)
**Services:**
* Indian citizen services
* Visa services
* Cultural programs
### Japan
**Address:** 50 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 275 0331
* Website: [zw.emb-japan.go.jp](https://www.zw.emb-japan.go.jp)
**Services:**
* Japanese citizen services
* Cultural exchange
### Malaysia
**Address:** 7 Oxford Avenue, Newlands, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 278 3767
**Services:**
* Malaysian citizen services
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## Other Missions
### Brazil
**Address:** 6 Dowar Close, Alexandra Park, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 277 3740
**Services:**
* Brazilian citizen services
### Russia
**Address:** 70 Fife Avenue, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 272 0358
**Services:**
* Russian citizen services
* Consular assistance
### Egypt
**Address:** 7 Aberdeen Road, Avondale, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 333 5450
**Services:**
* Egyptian citizen services
### Iran
**Address:** 25 Orange Grove Drive, Highlands, Harare
**Contact:**
* Phone: +263 24 277 4464
**Services:**
* Iranian citizen services
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## What Embassies Can Help With
**Emergency Services:**
* Lost/stolen passport replacement
* Emergency travel documents
* Assistance in emergencies (natural disaster, civil unrest)
* Help locating missing citizens
* Notification to family in emergencies
**Routine Consular Services:**
* Passport renewal/replacement
* Notarial services (certifying documents)
* Registration of births abroad
* Voting registration
* Citizen registration
**What Embassies Cannot Do:**
* Get you out of jail
* Pay your bills or hotel expenses
* Provide legal advice or representation
* Investigate crimes
* Get you better treatment than locals
* Intervene in commercial disputes
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## Before You Travel
**Register Your Travel:**
* **US:** [STEP Program](https://step.state.gov)
* **UK:** [gov.uk travel registration](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe)
* **Australia:** [Smartraveller](https://www.smartraveller.gov.au)
* **Canada:** [Registration of Canadians Abroad](https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/registration)
**Save These Before Departure:**
* Embassy address and phone
* Emergency contact number
* Your passport number (photo it)
* Insurance policy number
* Family contact in home country
**Make Copies:**
* Keep digital copies of passport in email/cloud
* Leave copy with family at home
* Carry separate copy from passport
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## Quick Reference
| Country | Zimbabwe Contact | After-Hours Emergency |
| ---------------- | ---------------- | --------------------- |
| **USA** | +263 24 285 0000 | Same |
| **UK** | +263 24 233 8800 | +44 20 7008 5000 |
| **Australia** | +27 12 423 6000 | +61 2 6261 3305 |
| **Canada** | +27 12 422 3000 | +1 613 996 8885 |
| **Germany** | +263 24 230 8600 | +263 77 230 8651 |
| **France** | +263 24 233 0441 | Contact main line |
| **South Africa** | +263 24 275 3147 | +263 77 244 1277 |
**If Your Country Is Not Listed:**
Contact your nearest embassy (often in South Africa) or your country's foreign ministry emergency line.
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*Last updated: January 2025*
*Note: Embassy details change. Always verify on official embassy websites before visiting.*