eVisa Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe eVisa: Basic information
eVisa to Zimbabwe comes in three different types. Check the list of eligible countries and see if you can apply for the electronic visa to travel to Zimbabwe. eVisa saves not only time but also money and energy.
Zimbabwe eVisa holders may stay in Zimbabwe for tourism, business, and transit purposes. The length of the stay varies depending on the visa type should you choose and on the purpose of your visit to Zimbabwe.
The travel visas' price to Zimbabwe is either 69 Euro, 89 Euro, or 99 Euro. Read on for more details on pricing, validity period, and description of the Zimbabwe eVisa types.
Zimbabwe eVisa types
All future Zimbabwe visitors may make an application for three types of the Zimbabwe visa. Please note that the service fee and the validity period differs accordingly to which Zimbabwe visa should you choose.
Enter Zimbabwe using one of these visas:
- a single-entry visa: allows one entry to Zimbabwe and stays valid for 90 days (3 months) when the visitors stay for tourism purposes. If you need to visit Zimbabwe for business purposes, your single-entry visa stays valid for 30 days.
- a double-entry visa: enables its holders to visit Zimbabwe twice within the 90 days validity period. For all tourism-related visits, the visa stays effective for 90 days (3 months); if you travel for business, it will be valid for 30 days.
- a KAZA UNIVISA: nationals eligible for the KAZA UNIVISA can stay in Zimbabwe and Zambia. To visit both countries, apply online for this visa type. The KAZA visa stays valid for 30 days. The last visa type serves as a multiple-entry visa.
All types of eVisa enable your stay in tourist, transit, business and conference attending, workshops and seminars. Additionally, KAZA Univisa allows you to travel both to Zimbabwe and Zambia with the possibility to reenter each of the countries territories.
List of eligible countries
Before applying online, check if your country is listed as eligible:
- Afghanistan*
- Albania
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Andorra
- Anguilla (UK)*
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh*
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Benin*
- Bermuda (UK)
- Bhutan
- Bolivia*
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- British Virgin Islands (UK)
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso*
- Burundi
- Cambodia*
- Cameroon*
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic*
- Chad*
- Chile
- China
- Colombia*
- Comoros
- Congo*
- Cook Islands (UK)
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti*
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor*
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea*
- Eritrea*
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Finland
- France
- French Guiana (FR)
- French Polynesia (FR)
- Gabon*
- Gambia*
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar (UK)
- Greece
- Guadeloupe (FR)
- Guam (US)
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau*
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq*
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Ivory Coast*
- Japan
- Jordan*
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo*
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos*
- Latvia
- Lebanon*
- Lesotho
- Liberia*
- Libya*
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau (SAR)
- Mali*
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique (FR)
- Mauritania*
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia*
- Montenegro*
- Morocco*
- Myanmar (Burma)*
- Nepal*
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger*
- Nigeria*
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Norway
- Oman*
- Palau
- Palestinian Territories
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines*
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico (US)
- Qatar*
- Reunion (FR)
- Romania
- Russian Federation
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia*
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone*
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Somalia*
- South Sudan*
- Spain
- Sri Lanka*
- Sudan*
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria*
- Taiwan*
- Tajikistan
- Thailand*
- Togo*
- Tunisia*
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican City (Holy See)
- Venezuela
- Vietnam*
- Yemen*
Please note! Every applicant needs to be a valid passport holder from one of the listed countries to apply online for the Zimbabwe eVisa.
*Citizens of countries marked with an '*' need to attach additional supporting documents to their visa application. See the 'Visa requirements' section for the detailed description of the necessary documents to prepare.
Zimbabwe eVisa application process
The validity period of your eVisa may vary accordingly to the type.
Prepare your valid passport and other necessary supporting documents. Only countries marked with an '*' need to provide additional documents to their application.
Check if your passport will stay valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned entry to Zimbabwe date.
- Choose the visa type that suits your needs best and prepare your passport. Fill the application form with your data, travel details, passport details, e-mail address, and the purpose of your travel. If necessary, attach the supporting documents.
- Pay the visa fee (69 Euro, 89 Euro, or 99 Euro) and receive a confirmation number at your e-mail box.
- Approved eVisa to Zimbabwe will be sent to your e-mail address in a PDF form. Print it out and keep it with you at the airport.
Zimbabwe eVisa validity period
Zimbabwe visitors that are nationals from the eligible for an eVisa countries can choose between three visa types. The validity period varies depending on what visa will you choose.
- Single-entry and double-entry visas stay valid for 90 days (3 months) from the visa issue date if the travelers use the visa for tourism purposes. If you need to go to Zimbabwe for business-related reasons, the visa will stay effective for one month (30 days).
- the KAZA UNIVISA is a multiple-entry visa that allows visits both in Zimbabwe and Zambia. This visa type will be valid for 30 days from the date of visa issue.
Reminder! Please remember that your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the planned entry to Zimbabwe date.
Transit information
Transiting through Zimbabwe requires having a valid transit visa handled in advance of the travel and a valid passport.
A visa is not necessary if the traveler won't leave the airport's transit area.
Make sure to apply a few days in advance of your travel to transit through Zimbabwe without any issues.
Requirements on arrival
Two documents - a valid passport and an approved eVisa - are expected to be presented to the customs officials at the airport in Zimbabwe in verification purposes.
A physical form, of the mentioned, will be required.
- a valid passport with left blank pages
- a printed copy of the valid eVisa to Zimbabwe
Moreover, besides checking if you have a valid passport and a printed eVisa, the customs officials will give you a passport stamp and take your fingerprints.
KAZA UNIVISA
A multiple-entry visa that stays valid for 30 days from the visa issue date allows a stay in Zimbabwe for the purposes of:
- tourism
- business
- transit
List of eligible countries
The following countries may apply online for the KAZA UNIVISA:
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Burundi
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Comoros
- Cook Islands (UK)
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- French Polynesia (FR)
- Georgia
- Germany
- Gibraltar (UK)
- Greece
- Haiti
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Korea, South
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Marshall Islands
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico (US)
- Russian Federation
- Rwanda
- Samoa
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
If your country is not listed as eligible and you want to see both Zimbabwe and Zambia, you will need to apply for separate eVisas to Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Ports of entry
KAZA UNIVISA holders may cross the border using any of the listed border crossing points:
- Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
- Victoria Falls International Airport
- Victoria Falls Land Barrier
- Kazungula Border Post
Plan your journey to enter the country through one of the mentioned border crossing points.
Required documents
Citizens of the countries not marked with '*' in the list of eligible countries need to have a valid passport with at least six-month validity that extends beyond the intended date of entry to Zimbabwe.
Citizens of the countries marked with '*' need to attach some additional documents to their visa application. The supporting documents to collect include:
- a readable scan of the valid passport's bio-data page
- applicant's photograph
- residence proof from the country of origin
If you travel for tourism purposes, you also need to attach:
- proof of having a hotel reservation
Travelers coming to Zimbabwe for business purposes need to provide:
- an invitation letter from the Zimbabwe company you're going to be working with
- an invitation letter from the applicant's company
Important information
- applicants must submit their visa application at least 3 business days in advance
- every traveler that wishes to go to Zimbabwe needs to have a separate visa (including children)
- travelers do not need to apply for an eVisa for transit purposes if they don't leave the transit area at the airport
- eVisa, once approved, must be printed out and taken to the airport for control of the customs officials
- eVisa to Zimbabwe is not a working permit
- electronic visas can be extended before their expiry date. Make an appointment in the Main Department of Immigration and National Affairs or visit the nearest border crossing point to extend the validity of your visa to Zimbabwe
- applicant's passport must be valid for at least six months from the planned date of entering Zimbabwe
Benefits of Evisa Express
- Easy application process There are three easy steps to get your eVisa to Zimbabwe. Any issues during the application process can be addressed by contacting our support team
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FAQ about the Zimbabwe eVisa
- What is the Zimbabwe eVisa?
Zimbabwe eVisa is an electronic visa that comes in three types. Applicants can choose between a single-entry visa, a double-entry one, and the KAZA UNIVISA that serves as a multiple-entry visa and allows its holders to visit both Zimbabwe and Zambia. The application process can be completed online within just a few minutes using any device of your choice.
- How much is a visa for Zimbabwe?
The Zimbabwe visa price is either 69 Euro, 89 Euro, or 99 Euro and differs accordingly with the visa type selected. Travelers can make an online payment by choosing a preferable method from the several available when using our visa services.
- Which countries need a visa for Zimbabwe?
See the 'List of eligible countries' section and check if your country is eligible for the eVisa to Zimbabwe. Moreover, check if your country is marked with '*' to see if you will need to prepare some additional supporting documents.
- Do children need an eVisa for Zimbabwe?
Children also need a visa to cross the Zimbabwe border. Children's parents/guardians should make an application for the Zimbabwe tourist visa. Make sure all underage travelers meet the visa requirements before applying online.
- Is it easy to get a Zimbabwe visa?
Yes! All you have to do is make an online application. Completing the application process takes just a few minutes and can be done on any working device with an internet connection. Remember that you must have a passport valid for at least six months to apply online.
- What documents do I need for Zimbabwe eVisa?
It depends on your country of origin. Some countries need just a valid passport, other need to attach additional documents to their application. The supporting documents include a legible passport scan (the bio-data page), the applicant's photograph, and either proof of booked hotel reservation or an invitation letter. The last requirement depends on the purpose of your visit.
- How to apply for an eVisa for Zimbabwe?
To apply for Zimbabwe's eVisa, simply use the panel located on the left-hand side of this website. Choose your travel purpose, click 'Apply online,' and start filling the application form with your data. Pay the visa fees and wait for your approved eVisa to get to your e-mail box.
- How long does it take to get a visa for Zimbabwe?
The processing time may take up to 72 hours (3 working days). Provide your data correctly to ensure you'll get your Zimbabwe visa quickly. The final processing time lies with the government of Zimbabwe and may be extended if necessary.
- How will I receive a Zimbabwe eVisa?
The approved Zimbabwe visa arrives at the applicant's e-mail address within a maximum of 3 business days in a PDF form. Print it out and take it to one of the international airports of Zimbabwe. Please note! You will receive a passport stamp; thus, remember about having blank passport pages for the stamp.
- How long can I stay in Zimbabwe with an eVisa?
Citizens of the eligible countries who are eVisa holders may stay in Zimbabwe for either 30 or 90 days. The length of your stay depends on the Zimbabwe visa type selected and the purpose of your travel to Zimbabwe.
- How long is an eVisa for Zimbabwe good for?
The Zimbabwe visa stays valid for 90 days for the single-entry and double-entry permits. Unless you're traveling for business purposes, then the validity is 30 days. The KAZA UNIVISA stays effective for 30 days. Please note! You must have a passport valid for at least six months.
- Can I extend my stay in Zimbabwe with my eVisa?
Yes, stays in Zimbabwe may be extended with the electronic Zimbabwe visa. Visit the Main Department of Immigration and National Affairs or one of the nearest land borders points, or other border crossings. Extend your Zimbabwe visa before the expiry date to avoid being fined.
- What can I do if my Zimbabwe eVisa is denied?
Three easy steps to get your eVisa
- Apply online Fill out basic information on your citizenship and purpose for travel
- Fill out remaining required information and make an online payment We accept both credit and debit cards and other convenient methods of payment.
- Check your email Once your payment is confirmed, the eVisa will be sent to the email address you provided in your application.
