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:
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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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The Zimbabwean Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, has changed the validity of Temporary Travel Documents (TTDs) to be only one month. This means that TTDs will only last for one month and can only be used for one entry to a specific country. The changes were made because many people were renewing their TTDs instead of applying for passports. The government wants people to get passports with better security features. This change is meant to push citizens to get passports instead of relying on TTDs.

Temporary Travel Documents Now Valid For One Month

The Civil Registry Department of Zimbabwe has announced that Temporary Travel Documents (TTDs) are now valid for just one month and are only for a single entry into the country of emergency visit.
The change took effect on November 14, 2024.
TTDs are now only needed in special emergencies when citizens urgently need to travel but don’t have time or resources to apply for a passport. They offer a temporary solution while awaiting passport issuance.
In a statement, the Department said that passports are now readily available without delays, reducing the need for TTDs for routine travel.
The Department urged citizens to apply for passports well in advance of their travel dates to avoid inconvenience.
The revised validity period for TTDs aims to streamline the application process and reduce the risk of fraudulent activities, said the Department.
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Zimbabwe now says Temporary Travel Documents only last for one month and are for one trip only. This change started on November 14, 2024. These documents are for emergencies when people need to travel quickly but don't have a passport. Passports are now easier to get, so TTDs are not needed as much. The Civil Registry Department wants people to apply for passports early to avoid problems. The new rules aim to make the process smoother and stop fraud.

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