How to get a Police Clearance Certificate from abroad?

ZIMBABWE POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
Need a Zimbabwe Police Clearance Certificate for employment, immigration, residency, citizenship, education or other official purposes?
You do not necessarily need to travel back to Zimbabwe.
Document Recovery Zimbabwe (DRZ) provides professional Police Clearance application assistance to Zimbabweans and eligible former residents living abroad.
From application guidance and document preparation to submission coordination, processing follow-up, certificate collection and international delivery, we help simplify the process while you remain in your country of residence.
OUR 48-HOUR PROCESSING COMMITMENT
Get your application professionally managed with DRZ’s 48-hour processing turnaround.
The 48-hour processing period begins when DRZ receives and verifies all required application documents and confirms receipt of full payment.
Our team then coordinates the application and follows up with the relevant Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) office.
Important:
The 48-hour processing period excludes international courier delivery.
DHL and FedEx delivery charges are quoted separately.
Processing is subject to applicable ZRP requirements and certificate issuance.
Delays resulting from government interruptions, additional verification or circumstances beyond DRZ’s reasonable control will be communicated to the client.
CHOOSE YOUR APPLICATION OPTION
We offer two application channels to accommodate different client preferences and budgets.
OPTION 1: DIRECT APPLICATION THROUGH ZRP
Prefer to manage your own application?
You can apply independently through the Zimbabwe Republic Police using its prescribed application procedure.
The applicant is responsible for:
Obtaining the prescribed ZRP application form.
Arranging fingerprint capture in their country of residence.
Completing all required application documentation.
Paying the applicable official government fee.
Submitting the application through the accepted ZRP channel.
Following up directly with ZRP on application progress.
Arranging certificate collection and international delivery.
IMPORTANT: DRZ SERVICE LIMITATION
By selecting the Direct ZRP Application option, you acknowledge that you are managing the entire application process independently.
Document Recovery Zimbabwe will NOT:
Submit your application on your behalf.
Conduct application follow-ups with ZRP.
Communicate with ZRP on your behalf.
Monitor or track your application.
Collect your completed certificate.
Arrange international courier delivery.
Under this option, DRZ has no responsibility or obligation to monitor, follow up or intervene in your application.
All communication, enquiries, follow-ups, collection and delivery arrangements must be handled directly by the applicant with the relevant authorities.
Should you subsequently require assistance from DRZ, you may request a separate service quotation. Additional charges will apply where applicable.
This option is suitable for applicants who prefer to manage their applications independently.
OPTION 2: DRZ PROFESSIONAL ASSISTED APPLICATION
Let our team in Zimbabwe manage the administrative process.
Choose Document Recovery Zimbabwe for professional application assistance and coordination.
Our service includes:
Initial Consultation: Guidance on application requirements and procedures.
Document Verification: Reviewing identification documents and application information.
Fingerprinting Guidance: Instructions on obtaining properly captured fingerprints in your country of residence.
Application Management: Coordination and submission of application documents to the relevant ZRP office.
Processing Follow-up: Liaison with the relevant authorities and application progress updates.
Certificate Collection: Collection of the completed certificate once issued and authorized for release.
International Delivery: Courier arrangements through DHL or FedEx to your preferred destination.
You receive a dedicated point of contact in Zimbabwe to assist with coordinating your application.
Recommended for diaspora clients who value convenience, professional handling and reliable communication.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Applicants should generally prepare the following:
Clear copy of a valid Zimbabwean national ID or passport, as applicable.
Completed ZRP Police Clearance Application Form 137.
Properly captured fingerprints on the prescribed fingerprint form.
Authorization letter permitting DRZ to assist with the application.
Proof of applicable payment.
Additional supporting documents where requested by ZRP.
Requirements may vary depending on the applicant’s circumstances and the latest ZRP instructions.
HOW THE DRZ APPLICATION PROCESS WORKS
STEP 1 – INITIAL ENQUIRY
Contact DRZ through our website, email or WhatsApp and select the Professional Assisted Application option.
STEP 2 – DOCUMENT PREPARATION
Receive guidance on the required documents and fingerprinting arrangements in your country of residence.
STEP 3 – DOCUMENT VERIFICATION AND PAYMENT
Submit your complete application documents for verification. Receive your quotation and confirm payment.
STEP 4 – APPLICATION PROCESSING
Once all documents have been verified and payment confirmed, DRZ coordinates submission and follows up with the relevant ZRP office, working towards the 48-hour processing commitment.
STEP 5 – CERTIFICATE COLLECTION
Once the certificate has been issued and authorised for release, DRZ coordinates its collection.
STEP 6 – INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY
Your certificate is prepared for dispatch through DHL or FedEx to your preferred international destination.
International courier delivery is a separate service and is not included in the 48-hour processing period.
TRANSPARENT SERVICE PRICING
At Document Recovery Zimbabwe, we believe in clear and transparent pricing.
Before proceeding, clients receive a quotation identifying the applicable charges:
Official ZRP Fee: Government-prescribed police clearance vetting fee.
DRZ Professional Fee: Application assistance, administrative coordination and follow-up.
International Courier Fee: DHL or FedEx delivery charges.
Additional Services: Any additional services requested or required.
Government fees, professional service charges and courier expenses are treated separately.
A detailed quotation is provided before processing begins.
WHY CHOOSE DOCUMENT RECOVERY ZIMBABWE?
48-HOUR PROCESSING COMMITMENT
An expedited application assistance service designed around your deadlines.
WORLDWIDE CLIENT SUPPORT
Assistance for applicants living in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, Europe, the Middle East and other destinations.
PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENT HANDLING
Careful coordination of application documents and administrative requirements.
APPLICATION FOLLOW-UP
A dedicated point of contact in Zimbabwe to assist with progress enquiries under the DRZ Professional Assisted Application option.
INTERNATIONAL COURIER SOLUTIONS
Convenient DHL and FedEx delivery arrangements to international destinations.
TRANSPARENT QUOTATIONS
Clearly separated government fees, professional charges and delivery expenses.
CONVENIENCE AND PEACE OF MIND
Professional administrative assistance without the need to travel back to Zimbabwe, subject to ZRP requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Can I obtain a Zimbabwe Police Clearance Certificate while living abroad?
   Yes. Overseas applicants can arrange fingerprint capture in their country of residence and follow the accepted ZRP application procedure.
2. Do I need to travel to Zimbabwe?
   Not necessarily. DRZ can assist with coordinating the application process in Zimbabwe, subject to ZRP requirements.
3. How long does the DRZ application take?
   Our processing turnaround is 48 hours from receipt and verification of complete application documentation and confirmation of full payment.
4. Does the 48-hour period include courier delivery?
   No. The 48-hour period covers processing only. DHL and FedEx delivery times are additional and depend on the destination.
5. Will DRZ follow up if I choose the Direct ZRP Application option?
   No. Under Option 1, you manage your application independently. DRZ does not submit, monitor, follow up, track, collect or arrange delivery of your certificate under this option.
   Any subsequent assistance requested from DRZ will be treated as a separate service and may attract additional charges.
6. Who issues the Police Clearance Certificate?
   The Zimbabwe Republic Police is the official issuing authority. Document Recovery Zimbabwe is an independent document-processing and administrative assistance service provider.
7. Can foreign nationals who previously lived in Zimbabwe apply?
   Eligibility and documentation requirements should be confirmed with ZRP according to the applicant’s circumstances.
8. Can DRZ deliver my certificate outside Zimbabwe?
   Yes. DRZ can arrange international delivery through available courier services, including DHL and FedEx.
9. Is the 48-hour processing period guaranteed regardless of circumstances?
   The 48-hour period is DRZ’s stated processing commitment, subject to complete documentation, confirmed payment, ZRP requirements and circumstances beyond DRZ’s reasonable control. Any exceptional delays will be communicated to the client.
   START YOUR APPLICATION TODAY
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   Whether you choose to apply independently through ZRP or appoint Document Recovery Zimbabwe to coordinate your application, we are ready to assist.
   DOCUMENT RECOVERY ZIMBABWE
   Professional Document Recovery & International Document Services.
   Website: www.documentrecovery.co.zw
   Email: info@documentrecovery.co.zw
   Your Documents. Our Commitment.