The Zimbabwean Embassy in the United Kingdom will extend its consular outreach programme to Scotland and Ireland this month, easing the burden for nationals who would otherwise have to travel to London for essential services.
The outreach initiative is supported by Diaspora Insurance, which continues its partnership with African embassies in the UK, now covering 25 nationalities.
The programme aims to make consular services more accessible to Zimbabweans living across the UK and Ireland.
According to a statement from Zimbabwe House in London, the first stop in Scotland will be Glasgow from 13 to 14 October, followed by Dundee from 15 to 16 October.
Services on offer include passport applications, temporary travel documents, birth registrations, name changes due to marriage or divorce, and police clearance applications.
Following the Scotland leg, the outreach will move to Ireland, beginning with Belfast on 27 and 28 October, and concluding in Dublin from 29 to 31 October.
Diaspora Insurance began its partnership with the embassy in July 2025, hosting a week-long outreach at its Birmingham headquarters, where hundreds of Zimbabweans were able to access consular services without travelling to London.
A company representative said, “We are pleased to support the Zimbabwe Embassy’s consular services outreach programme. Providing a platform for essential services helps facilitate easier access to consular assistance and demonstrates our commitment to serving the Zimbabwean community here. We look forward to continuing this collaboration and ensuring that our community members receive the support and services they deserve.”
Diaspora Insurance management confirmed that its head office facilities are available not only to Zimbabweans but to all 25 African nationalities covered by the company globally.
Founded more than 14 years ago, Diaspora Insurance has grown steadily, offering a bespoke funeral cash plan designed to provide financial support for Africans living abroad.
The product enables transnational citizens to cover funeral costs for themselves or family back home without undergoing medical checks, reducing the financial strain and emotional trauma often associated with bereavement.
By combining consular services with private sector support, the embassy and Diaspora Insurance aim to make administrative processes more convenient and accessible, reflecting a broader commitment to the welfare of Zimbabweans living in the Diaspora.
