The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) has launched a new initiative to assist motorists struggling to clear their long-overdue vehicle licence fees and penalties.
Dubbed the Flexible Payment Plan, the scheme allows qualifying vehicle owners to settle their debts over three manageable instalments while simultaneously permitting them to renew their current licences. This move is aimed at increasing compliance and providing practical relief to those who have fallen behind.
Eligibility and Payment Structure
The flexible option became available at all ZINARA licensing offices nationwide starting October 15, 2025, and will run for two months until December 15, 2025.
According to a ZINARA statement, the plan is designed to help customers who have:
- Over five terms of outstanding licencing fees and penalties, with a minimum debt of US$400.
- The facility is also open to pensioners who owe any amount, provided their arrears are for more than five terms.
The phased repayment structure is as follows:
- First Term: Motorists pay their current licence fee plus 40% of their total arrears and penalties.
- Second Term: Payment of 35% of the remaining debt.
- Final Term: Payment of the remaining 25% balance.
ZINARA stated that the initiative is designed to offer a practical way for motorists to catch up and maintain compliance without the pressure of an immediate, full-lump-sum payment.
How to Apply
To enrol in the new payment plan, motorists must visit any ZINARA office with the following documentation:
- National Identity Card.
- Vehicle Registration Book.
- Proof of Residence.
- If the applicant is not the registered owner, a valid agreement of sale must be presented.
ZINARA issued a strong warning that any motorist who defaults on the agreed instalment schedule will be immediately removed from the plan and barred from rejoining the scheme in the future.
While the sign-up period ends on December 15, 2025, ZINARA confirmed that clients already enrolled will be allowed to continue clearing their outstanding arrears into the next year.