Welcome to The Australian Embassy Website

Welcome to the Australian Embassy in Harare. This site contains a broad range of information on the Embassy’s services. Here you will find information on how to contact us, advice on the range of consular and passport services available to Australian citizens, information on visa and citizenship arrangements and other practical information on matters such as the Direct Aid Program (DAP). 

You can follow the Embassy on Twitter @AusEmbZim   and on Facebook Australian Embassy, Zimbabwe or email the Embassy at [email protected].

The Australian Embassy in Harare represents the people and Government of Australia in the countries of:

• Zimbabwe

• Zambia

• Malawi

• Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)

• Republic of the Congo (ROC)

Australian Ambassador to Zimbabwe

Ambassador Minoli Perera is a career diplomat with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). She is currently Ambassador to Zimbabwe, with non-resident accreditation to the Democratic Republic of  the Congo, Malawi, the Republic of the Congo and Zambia. Ambassador Perera has served as Minister-Counsellor and Consul General in Beijing and Port Moresby, and as Deputy Consul General in New York. She has also served in Argentina and Israel. In Australia, Ambassador Perera most recently served as head of the Department’s Executive Division. Before this she was the Chief Security Officer. She is married and has two children.

 

Consular and Passport Services

Visas and Citizenship

 

Latest News

From Monday 9 December 2024, VFS Global will collect biometrics on behalf of the Australian Government in Zimbabwe. The new Australian Biometric Collection Centre will be located at Block 6 West Wing, Celestial Office Park, Borrowdale and will operate 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.  

Visa applicants who have been requested to provide their biometrics can book an appointment for biometrics collection for dates from Monday 9 December 2024 via the VFS Global website. The website also provides information on fees and payment options.

VFS Global provides a contact centre should clients require assistance to access services delivered by VFS Global (including making an appointment). The website has details on how you can contact them.  

The current Australian Biometric Collection Centre delivered by TLSContact will continue to provide services to Australian visa applicants until close of business Friday 6 December 2024. You can book an appointment for biometrics collection via the TLSContact website.

For more information on biometrics please refer to the Home Affairs website.

 

Enquiries

Visa and citizenship applications are managed by the Department of Home Affairs. Embassy staff are unable to assist with general visa or citizenship enquiries.

The Department of Home Affairs website has the most up to date and comprehensive information on applying for visas and citizenship. The website also has useful definitions and tools to help you understand the department’s requirements. Visit the website at Immigration and citizenship.

If you are having trouble locating information on the department’s website, the Home Affairs Digital Assistant may be able to help. The Digital Assistant can help you find information on Australian visas, citizenship and border entry. Visit the Immigration and citizenship website, and click the Ask a question button to get started.

Visit our Visas and Migration page for more information on visa and citizenship matters including Australian biometric collection services in Zimbabwe.

 

Global Service Centre

If you require additional information, you may telephone the Global Service Centre on +61 2 6196 0196, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm your local time.

International calls may be subject to charges imposed by your local carrier. You may wish to consider using a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider to avoid potentially high charges.

Vacancies at the Embassy

There are currently no vacancies.