Zimbabwe Embassy Attestation: Fees, Process and Documents
Notary, SDM or Chamber of Commerce, MEA attestation and legalisation at the Embassy of Zimbabwe in New Delhi, for degrees, personal certificates and company papers going to Harare, Bulawayo or anywhere in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Embassy attestation: the short answer
Zimbabwe Embassy attestation is the legalisation stamp that the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in New Delhi puts on an Indian document after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has attested it. Zimbabwe is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an MEA apostille is not the right route; the document needs MEA attestation followed by the Embassy’s stamp.
The route is Notary → SDM (personal and education documents) or Chamber of Commerce (company documents) → MEA attestation → Zimbabwe Embassy. The MEA fee is ₹50 per document; the Embassy sets its own charge, which we confirm in a written quote before you send anything.
INFINITYGRO handles the full chain from Delhi for clients anywhere in India. WhatsApp a photo of the document on +91-8595558517 and tell us who in Zimbabwe will receive it.
Why Zimbabwe needs embassy attestation and not an apostille
An apostille only works between countries that have joined the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. When we checked the HCCH status table in October 2026, Zimbabwe was not listed as a contracting party. So an Indian document carrying only an MEA apostille sticker can be refused in Zimbabwe, and the money spent on it is wasted.
What Zimbabwean offices accept instead is consular legalisation. The MEA first attests the signature of the Indian authority, and then the Embassy of Zimbabwe in New Delhi confirms the MEA signature. The Embassy’s own consular page says documents must already carry the MEA signature before they are brought for authentication.
| Destination | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Hague Apostille Convention | Not a party (HCCH status table, checked October 2026) |
| Route | Notary → SDM or Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Embassy of Zimbabwe, New Delhi |
| Mission | Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe, New Delhi (Zimbabwe has an embassy, not a high commission) |
| Language | English is an official language, so English documents normally need no translation |
| Not covered by us | Issuing or correcting certificates, university verification, and any stamp needed inside Zimbabwe |
Who needs Zimbabwe Embassy attestation
Most of our Zimbabwe files come from five groups of people. The document set changes with the purpose, so tell us the purpose when you first contact us.
Professionals taking up jobs
Engineers, accountants and managers whose employer applies for a Zimbabwe work permit attach attested degrees and experience letters.
Doctors, nurses and pharmacists
Health professionals registering with the Zimbabwe councils for their profession are asked for attested qualifications.
Zimbabwean students who studied in India
Graduates of Indian universities returning home attest their degree and transcripts for jobs and for evaluation by ZIMCHE.
Families and spouses
Birth and marriage certificates for dependant permits, school admission or registering a child.
Indian companies and exporters
Company papers for setting up a branch or investing, and export documents for buyers in Zimbabwe.
People acting through someone in Zimbabwe
A power of attorney lets a lawyer or relative in Zimbabwe handle property or a court matter.
Zimbabwe Embassy attestation process, step by step
Every Indian document goes through an Indian authority first, then the MEA, then the Embassy. The first stamp depends on the type of document.
Education and personal documents
- 1Notary, New DelhiThe certificate is notarised so the next authority can verify it.
- 2SDM attestationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate authenticates the notarised document.
- 3MEA attestationThe Ministry of External Affairs attests it (₹50 government fee per document).
- 4Embassy of ZimbabweThe Embassy legalises the MEA-attested document in New Delhi.
Commercial and company documents
- 1Notary (where needed)Company-signed papers are notarised first.
- 2Chamber of CommerceA recognised chamber authenticates the company document.
- 3MEA attestationThe MEA attests the chamber’s stamp.
- 4Embassy of ZimbabweThe Embassy adds its legalisation.
Which documents can be attested for Zimbabwe
Open the guide for your document to see the exact first stamp, the papers we need and common mistakes. The Zimbabwe step is added at the end of the same route.
Education certificates
Degrees, diplomas, marksheets and transcripts for jobs, professional registration or ZIMCHE evaluation.
Personal documents
Birth, marriage and police clearance certificates for permits and family matters.
Commercial documents
Export and company documents for buyers, banks and registrations in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe Embassy attestation fees and charges
Your total depends on how many documents you have and what type they are. Each stamp is paid per document, so we quote document by document.
| MEA attestation (government fee) | ₹50 per document |
|---|---|
| Notary and SDM, or Chamber of Commerce | Included in the written quote; the chamber charges its own fee |
| Embassy of Zimbabwe legalisation | Set by the Embassy for each type of document; confirmed in your written quote |
| INFINITYGRO service charge | Quoted per document in writing before you send anything |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
We do not publish a fixed Embassy figure here, because the Embassy decides what it charges and can revise it. The amount in your quote is the one that applies on the day you send the documents.
- Type of document: commercial documents go through the Chamber of Commerce, which adds its own fee.
- Number of documents: a degree and its transcript are two documents for the MEA and the Embassy.
- Where the document was issued: some states and universities need extra checks before the MEA stage.
- Urgency: tell us your deadline at the start, so we can tell you honestly whether it can be met.
How long Zimbabwe Embassy attestation takes
The Embassy of Zimbabwe states a processing time of about five business days for authentication, and its consular desk works Monday to Thursday. Add the time for notary, SDM or chamber and the MEA stage before that, and the courier days at both ends.
We give you the expected return date in the written quote, and send WhatsApp updates when the MEA and the Embassy stamps are done. Indian and Zimbabwean public holidays, when the Embassy is closed, are taken into account.
Documents required for Zimbabwe Embassy attestation
- The original certificate or document (not a photocopy)
- Passport copy of the person named on the document
- Authorisation letter for us to submit on your behalf (we send the format)
- For company documents: authorisation on letterhead, signed and stamped, with the signatory’s ID copy
- Purpose of attestation and the receiving office in Zimbabwe, for example employer, council or registry
Tips before you send documents for Zimbabwe
- Check names first. The spelling on the degree, passport and marriage certificate should match; a mismatch is the most common reason for a return.
- Ask the receiving office what it wants attested. Some Zimbabwe employers want only the final degree; councils often want the transcript as well.
- Do not laminate. Stamps cannot be placed on laminated certificates.
- Keep scans. We send scans of the attested document before it leaves Delhi, so you can share them with the employer in Zimbabwe immediately.
- Plan for the Zimbabwe side. Any further step inside Zimbabwe is handled there by your employer or contact; we do not handle it.
How INFINITYGRO handles your Zimbabwe attestation
- WhatsApp a photoSend the document and the purpose on +91-8595558517.
- Route and written quoteWe confirm the route, the total and the expected date.
- Courier the originalsSend them with tracking to our Delhi office.
- Notary, SDM or chamberWe complete the first stamps.
- MEA and EmbassyMEA attestation, then legalisation at the Embassy of Zimbabwe.
- Return by courierScans first on WhatsApp, then the originals by courier.
Official links for Zimbabwe attestation
Zimbabwe Embassy attestation FAQs
Is Zimbabwe part of the Apostille Convention?
No. Zimbabwe was not listed as a contracting party when we checked the HCCH status table in October 2026. Indian documents for Zimbabwe need MEA attestation followed by legalisation at the Embassy of Zimbabwe in New Delhi.
What is the process for Zimbabwe Embassy attestation in India?
Notary and SDM for personal and education documents, or the Chamber of Commerce for company documents, then MEA attestation, and finally the legalisation stamp of the Embassy of Zimbabwe in New Delhi.
What are the Zimbabwe Embassy attestation fees?
The MEA charges ₹50 per document. The Embassy of Zimbabwe sets its own charge for each type of document, and our service charge is quoted per document in writing. Courier is extra.
How long does Zimbabwe Embassy attestation take?
The Embassy states about five business days for authentication. With the notary or chamber and MEA stages and courier, we give you the expected date in your written quote.
Do I need to visit the Zimbabwe Embassy in Delhi?
Usually not. We book the appointment and submit on your behalf with your authorisation letter. If the Embassy asks for a particular applicant in person, we tell you before you send the documents.
Can my degree be attested for a job in Zimbabwe?
Yes. The degree goes through notary, SDM and MEA attestation, then the Embassy of Zimbabwe. Many employers also want the marksheets or transcript, so ask them before you send.
Do I need a translation for Zimbabwe?
English is an official language of Zimbabwe, so documents issued in English usually need no translation. Certificates in Hindi or a regional language need a certified English translation.
Can commercial documents be attested for Zimbabwe?
Yes. Certificates of origin, invoices, MOA, board resolutions and other company papers go through the Chamber of Commerce, MEA attestation and then the Embassy of Zimbabwe.
Will an MEA apostille work in Zimbabwe?
It is not the correct route, because Zimbabwe is outside the Apostille Convention. Ask for MEA attestation and Embassy legalisation instead, so the document is not refused.
Do you offer pickup of documents?
No. Courier the originals with any reputed courier that gives a tracking number to our Delhi office, or drop them off in person. We return them by courier.
Send your documents to Zimbabwe with the right stamps
Tell us the documents and the purpose on WhatsApp. You get the route, the total and the date in writing before you courier anything.
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Last reviewed: 19 October 2026 by the INFINITYGRO documents team.
Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government authority. Attestation is done by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and legalisation by the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in New Delhi. Procedures and fees change from time to time; please confirm current rules with the receiving authority.