Are you a Zimbabwean intending to marry a foreigner in Zimbabwe?
If the answer to the question paused is yes then the brief write-up below is for you.
Should you be a Zimbabwean citizen planning to wed a foreign national in Zimbabwe, you must first secure a marriage clearance from Zimbabwe’s Immigration Department. In order to receive a marriage clearance, an individual must provide the Immigration Department’s personnel with the necessary documentation upon application. The required documentation includes a letter addressed to the Chief Director of Immigration requesting the marriage clearance. The letter to the Chief Director of Immigration should have the documents below as attachments:
(i) A certified copy of the Zimbabwean spouse’s national identity document.
(ii) A certified copy of the Zimbabwean spouse’s non-marriage certificate, issued by the Registrar of Marriages within a six month period.
(iii) A notarized copy of the foreign spouse’s passport (bio page).
(iv) A notarized copy of the foreign spouse’s proof of legal entry or residence in Zimbabwe.
(v) A police clearance for the foreign spouse from the authorities of their country of origin or previous permanent residency.
(vi) Non-marriage certificate for the foreign spouse, granted by the authorities from their place of origin or previous permanent residence.
Additionally the foreign spouse may provide notarized copies of their birth certificate and drivers license.
Do not burden yourself with the stress of having to comply with certain procedures, rather engage our team of attorneys to assist you in obtaining a marriage clearance while you focus on planning the big day.
Make sure to book your appointment today to speak to one of our competent attorneys who will advise you on the next steps.
