Description
Certificate of No Impediment Zimbabwe
If you are a Zimbabwean national getting married in South Africa or abroad, you are required to submit a Certificate of No Impediment. Certificates RSA takes the hassle out of this complex cross-border process, handling submissions and collections on your behalf.
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Our 4-Step Process
- Submit Documents: Send us your Zimbabwean ID, passport copy and Birth Certificate
- Consulate Submission: We submit your application to the Zimbabwean consulate or Registry General in Harare.
- Progress Tracking: We monitor the processing and manage any queries raised by the Zimbabwean registrar.
- Worldwide Courier: We collect your issued certificate and courier it to you securely.
Document Checklist
To process your Zimbabwean Letter of No Impediment, we require:
- Clear copy of your valid Zimbabwean Passport and ID.
- Copy of your Zimbabwean Birth Certificate.
- Completed application form (supplied by our team).
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who needs a Zimbabwean Letter of No Impediment?
Any Zimbabwean citizen who intends to register a marriage in South Africa or in another foreign country must submit this letter to prove they are currently single and eligible to marry.
2. Do I need to travel back to Harare to apply?
No. Certificates RSA handles the entire application process on your behalf, so you do not need to travel or wait in long queues.
3. How long is the certificate valid?
A Zimbabwean Certificate of No Impediment is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.
4. What is the difference between an Apostille and this letter?
The Letter of No Impediment proves you are single. Since Zimbabwe is a member of the Hague Convention, you may also need to get this letter apostilled if you are getting married in another Hague signatory country.
