It has been reported that 45 000 Zimbabweans lined up to collect their e-passports this past December in a bid to avoid the price hike that is being introduced effective 1 January 2024. Ordinary passports which were $120 will now be $150 and emergency passports which were $200 will now be $250.

The Civil Registry Department typically records its highest number of applications in December, as this is when diasporans usually apply for new passports. This year  however, has seen a record breaking number as most people were trying to avoid the impending price hike.

The RG said that the department was equipped with enough resources to supply everyone with a passport regardless of the enormous volumes. They also extended their working hours to deal with the numbers.

Ma Zimbo makanangepiko this year? What are your travel plans for the year 2024?