The Zimbabwean Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, has announced changes to the validity of Temporary Travel Documents (TTDs).
In a recent notice, the Consulate said that TTDs will now be issued with a validity period of only one month. Reads the notice:
The Consulate wishes to inform Zimbabwean nationals of the following measures that the Registrar General’s office has effected on the validity and entry privileges of Temporary Travel Documents (TTDs):
1. Validity Period: Temporary Travel Documents will now be issued with a validity period of one (1) month only.
2. Entry Restrictions: Temporary Travel Document will now be allowed single entry to the specific country where the applicant intends to, including the countries in the transit route, unless the Registrar General instructs otherwise.
The Registrar General’s Office has informed that these changes were necessitated by a worrisome trend, with individuals increasingly opting to renew their Temporary Travel Documents rather than applying for Passports.
Therefore, this policy shift aims to encourage citizens to apply for passports that have more secure biometric features and do not have entry restrictions.
May all Zimbabwean citizens be guided accordingly.
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