Zimbabwe Visa Policy
Depending on nationality, travellers visiting Zimbabwe may apply for an e-Visa online, enter visa-free, or obtain a visa from a Zimbabwean embassy or consulate.
The information below explains which entry option applies to your nationality.
Nationalities Eligible to Apply for a Zimbabwe e-Visa
Travellers from these countries can obtain an e-Visa (an online travel document) before travelling to Zimbabwe.
Types of Zimbabwe e-Visas Available for Applicants
The Zimbabwe e-Visa system provides visa options for travellers visiting the country for transit, tourism, business, or conference purposes. Travellers must select the type of Zimbabwe e-Visa that best aligns with their travel purpose.
How to Apply for a Zimbabwe e-Visa
- Complete the Zimbabwe e-Visa application form by providing general and travel details.
- Choose your preferred processing time: Standard, Rush, or Super Rush.
- Upload the required documents, including a valid passport and a passport-sized photo.
- Pay the Zimbabwe e-Visa fee using an accepted payment method.
- Once approved, the e-Visa will be sent via email. Print a copy of the approved e-Visa to present it upon arrival in Zimbabwe.
Nationalities Eligible for Visa-Free Entry to Zimbabwe
Travellers eligible for visa-free entry can typically stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days, depending on their nationality.
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Aruba
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cayman Islands
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Hong Kong
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Montserrat
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Samoa
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
Nationalities That Must Apply for a Zimbabwe Visa Through an Embassy
Travellers from some countries are not eligible for the Zimbabwe e-Visa or visa-free entry and must apply for a visa through a Zimbabwean embassy or consulate before travel.
- Abkhazia
- Aland Islands
- American Samoa
- Antarctica
- Bonaire
- Bouvet Island
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Comoros
- Cook Islands
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Dominica
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Faroe Islands
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guernsey
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Indonesia
- Isle of Man
- Jersey
- Maldives
- Malta
- Martinique
- Mayotte
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- New Caledonia
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Cyprus
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Pitcairn
- Puerto Rico
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- San Marino
- Sint Maarten
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Ossetia
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Timor-Leste
- Tokelau
- Transnistria
- US Virgin Islands
- United States of America
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
Get to Know Zimbabwe
Country:Zimbabwe |
Coordinates:Latitude: -19.015438 |
Country Codes:Alpha-2: ZW |
Country Flag:
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Capital City:Harare |
Continent & Subcontinent:Africa, Southern Africa |
Country Area:390,757 sq km |
Population:Approx. 17.27 million (2026 Estimate) World Rank: 74 |
Median Age:18.3 years |
Life Expectancy:63.6 years |
International Phone Prefix:+263 |
Biggest Airport:Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) |
Time Zone:
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Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD):.zw |
Average Temperature:
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Political System:Presidential representative democratic republic |
Administrative Divisions:10 provinces |
Official & Major Languages:
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm eligible for both the e-Visa and visa on arrival. Which one should I choose?
The e-Visa is recommended. Applying online beforehand saves time at the border.
What if I am not eligible for the Zimbabwe e-Visa?
Travellers who are not eligible for a Zimbabwe e-Visa should check their visa-free eligibility. Those who do not qualify must apply for a visa through a Zimbabwean embassy or consulate.
Content Disclaimer: Information updated as of March 2026. Please confirm details with the relevant authorities, embassies, and airlines before travelling.