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Zimbabwe Visa Policy

Most nationalities require a visa to enter Zimbabwe, while some can enter visa-free. Know which entry path is open for your nationality before deciding on entering the country.

Apply for the Zimbabwe eVisa
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Countries Eligible to Apply for the Zimbabwe Online Visa (eVisa)

The application for Zimbabwe eVisa is submitted online with the help of the visa professionals.

Types of Zimbabwe eVisa

Zimbabwe issues 4 eVisa types to eligible travellers. These 4 eVisa types are:

  • Holiday: Allows entry for tourism purposes.
  • Transit: Allows travellers to enter the country briefly while transiting to another country. 
  • Business: Allows entry to attend business meetings, events, negotiations or other similar business activity.
  • Conference: Allows entry to attend seminar, conference, or workshop organised by public or private organisation in Zimbabwe. 

Apply for the Zimbabwe eVisa

Step 1: Fill out the Visa Application Form: Provide passport, travel and general details. Select eVisa type and processing speed. 

Step 2: Upload Document: Upload a scanned copy of all the required documents for Zimbabwe eVisa. Wrong document submission will require resubmission. 

Step 3: Pay the Visa Fee: The visa fee will vary depending on the eVisa type and entry type selected. The Zimbabwe visa fee can be paid using a credit/debit card, paypal or cryptocurrency. 

Step 4: Receive Approved eVisa: The approved Zimbabwe eVisa is sent to the registered email ID. Print a copy while travelling to the country.

Countries Eligible for Visa-Free Entry to Zimbabwe

Travellers from these countries can enter and stay in Zimbabwe visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism, family visit or business purpose.

  •  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

Countries That Must Apply for a Visa Through the Zimbabwe Embassy or Consulate

Travellers from these countries must obtain a visa from the Zimbabwe embassy or consulate. Travellers from these countries cannot apply for eVisa or enter the country visa-free.

  •  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
Longitude: 29.154857

Country Codes:

Alpha-2: ZW
Alpha-3: ZWE

Country Flag:

Zimbabwe Flag

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:

  • Number of time zones: 1
  • UTC+02:00

Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD):

.zw

Average Temperature:

  • 21.00 °C
  • 69.80 °F

Political System:

Presidential representative democratic republic

Administrative Divisions:

10 provinces

Official & Major Languages:

  • Shona (most widely spoken), Ndebele (second most spoken), and English (used for official business).
  • Chewa, Chibarwe, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Shangani, Sign Language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa.

Content Disclaimer: While this information is current as of September 2026, we recommend confirming all details with the appropriate authorities, embassies, and airlines to ensure a smooth and accurate travel plan.

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