Zimbabwe eVisa application form neccesitates travellers to have a valid passport for the application. The passport in itself must fulfil certain expiry, readability, and other requirements to proceed the application for processing.
Check the Nationality On the Passport
Nationalities are grouped into different entry requirements.
- Some can enter Zimbabwe visa-free
- Some needs to obtain visa online
- While certain nationalities are required to obtain visa from Zimbabwe embassy or consulate.
Both eVisa and embassy visa requires approval before departure.
Note: Travellers can check the Zimbabwe visa policy to know their entry requirement.
What if a traveller holds two passports?
Each nationality condition must be checked separately and the traveller must use the selected eligible passport for both application and travel purpose.
Start With the Arrival Date
The Zimbabwe eVisa application requires a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
The 6 months validity period is counted from the intended date of entry, not the date of application submission.
Passports that have expired or is going to expire soon must be renewed before applying. .
Does this 6-months validity rule apply to visa-free eligibility also?
Yes. The 6-month validity condition applies to all international visitors.
Upload the Correct Passport Page
The eVisa applicants are required to submit scan copy of their passport information page, that contains their details and photograph.
The scan copy must be clear, in color and all the 4 corners of the page must be visible.
Passport pages containing previous stamps also be uploaded?
Only scan copy of the passport biopage is required for the application.
Blank Page Requirement for the Arrival Stamp
Zimbabwe eVisa is issued electronically, but a visa stamp is placed on the passport blank page on arrival.
Zimbabwe requires applicant to have atleast 3 blank/unused page in their passport, especially when the journey include neighbouring countries.
Can the traveller present passport photocopy to the border official on arrival?
The traveller is required to carry original passport and both printed and digital copy of the approved eVisa.
Avoid Detail Mismatch Between the Passport and eVisa
The information provided by the applicant in the application form must match the passport details. The details to match are:
- Name and nationality
- Date of birth
- Passport number
- Passport expiry date
The issued eVisa will become invalid if the details its has is different from what the passport has. Before submitting the application, compare each details against the passport.
Is it possible to fix incorrect passport number in the approved eVisa?
Making changes to the approved eVisa passport number is not possible. A new application needs to be submitted.
If the Passport Changes After Approval
Replaced, renewed, reissued passport usually has a new number. Approved Zimbabwe eVisa carrying the previous passport number cannot be used for travelling. A new eVisa application is required in that case.
Note: The eVisa is linked to the passport used for the application.
My travel date is only a few weeks away. If my passport is being renewed, should i wait for the new passport before applying for the Zimbabwe eVisa?