Public Services

Registration

Registration is the process whereby persons outside the United States obtain a determination of their claim to U.S. citizenship, and make their presence in a consular district a matter of record. Registration creates an official record of U.S. nationality, which in turn enables consular officers to furnish all appropriate citizen services. Registration also assists the Embassy in the event of serious emergency situations, such as disasters and civil disturbances, requiring evacuations or other assistance, or in cases of accidents, arrests, serious injury or death of registrant.

"Why should I register?"
We encourage all American citizens residing in Zimbabwe to register with the American Embassy located at 172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue, Harare. Your registration will ensure that you are notified of any significant information on security or other matters. You can either submit the form in person, or by fax on 722618 along with copies of the photo page of each American family member's passport.

Registration can:

• Establish possession of U.S. citizenship;
• Expedite and simplify the issuance of a passport;
• Simplify the issuance of Consular Reports of Birth to children born abroad as U.S. Citizens;
• Assist in the provision to family members of benefits in the event of death;
• Expedite emergency evacuation in case of natural or other disasters.

On-line registration with the Embassy