{"id":452,"date":"2025-02-23T12:13:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T12:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanelyhealth.com\/africanfairytale\/?p=452"},"modified":"2026-01-07T12:33:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:33:10","slug":"zimbabwe-visa-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanelyhealth.com\/africanfairytale\/zimbabwe-visa-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa &amp; Entry Requirements for Zimbabwe: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Planning a trip to Zimbabwe? Understanding the country&#8217;s visa requirements is key to a smooth entry. Depending on your nationality, you may be eligible for a visa on arrival, require an advance application, or qualify for visa-free entry. This guide breaks down the different visa categories, fees, and entry conditions to help you prepare for your visit hassle-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"table-of-contents\" class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fc43baa9 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zimbabwe Visa Requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zimbabwe Visa Fee Structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zimbabwe Visa Categories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category A: Visa-Free Countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category B: Visa on Arrival Countries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Category C: Pre-Arranged Visa Countries<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-link-1\">Zimbabwe Visa Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zimbabwe classifies countries into three categories regarding visa requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Category A:<\/strong>\u00a0Nationals who do not require a visa and are granted entry at the border.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Category B:<\/strong>\u00a0Nationals who can obtain a visa on arrival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Category C:<\/strong>\u00a0Nationals who must apply for a visa in advance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visa on Arrival (Category B):<\/strong>\u00a0Travelers from Category B countries can obtain a visa upon arrival at Zimbabwean ports of entry. This typically includes nationals from countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and many European Union member states. Visa fees vary; it&#8217;s advisable to check the latest fees before travel. Visas on arrival are usually valid for 30 days and may be extendable up to 90 days. For the most up-to-date information on eligible countries and visa fees, please consult the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zimimmigration.gov.zw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official Zimbabwe Immigration website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pre-Arranged Visa (Category C):<\/strong>\u00a0Nationals from Category C countries are required to obtain a visa prior to their arrival in Zimbabwe. This involves applying through a Zimbabwean embassy or consulate. Contact the nearest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zimimmigration.gov.zw\/index.php\/embassies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zimbabwean embassy or consulate<\/a>\u00a0for specific application procedures, required documents, processing times, and fees.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-link-2\">Zimbabwe Visa Fee Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors from&nbsp;<strong>Category B<\/strong>&nbsp;countries can pay their visa fees upon arrival at the port of entry.&nbsp;<strong>Category C<\/strong>&nbsp;nationals must pay their visa fees during the online application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Category B: Visa Fees for General Visitors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Visa Type<\/th><th>Fee (USD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single Entry<\/td><td>$30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double Entry<\/td><td>$45<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Multiple Entry<\/td><td>$55<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Category B: Visa Fees for Specific Nationalities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Nationality<\/th><th>Visa Type<\/th><th>Fee (USD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>British &amp; Irish<\/td><td>Single Entry<\/td><td>$55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>British &amp; Irish<\/td><td>Double Entry<\/td><td>$70<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canadian<\/td><td>Single Entry<\/td><td>$75<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chinese<\/td><td>Single Entry<\/td><td>$60<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Chinese<\/td><td>Double Entry<\/td><td>$90<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Category C: Visa Fees<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Visa Type<\/th><th>Fee (USD)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Single Entry<\/td><td>$30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Double Entry<\/td><td>$45<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important Notes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Children and Infants:<\/strong>\u00a0Full visa fees apply to all individuals requiring a visa, regardless of age.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Payment Methods:<\/strong>\u00a0Cash is recommended for on-arrival payments due to potential network issues with credit card machines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zimbabwe Visa Categories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs\" id=\"visaTabs\" role=\"tablist\">\n                                <li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <button class=\"nav-link active\" id=\"categoryA-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#categoryA\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\">Category A<\/button>\n                                <\/li>\n                                <li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <button class=\"nav-link\" id=\"categoryB-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#categoryB\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\">Category B<\/button>\n                                <\/li>\n                                <li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <button class=\"nav-link\" id=\"categoryC-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#categoryC\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\">Category C<\/button>\n                                <\/li>\n                                <li class=\"nav-item\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <button class=\"nav-link\" id=\"search-tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#search\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\">Search<\/button>\n                                <\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"tab-content mt-3\" id=\"visaTabsContent\">\n                                <div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"categoryA\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n                                    \n                                    <h3 class=\"news-sidebar__title\" id=\"toc-link-4\">\n                                        <a href=\"news-details.html\">Category A: Visa-Free Countries<\/a>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <p>Visitors from the list below DO NOT require a visa to travel to Zimbabwe:<\/p>\n                                    \n                                    <div class=\"row\">\n                                        <div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\">\n                                             <ul>\n                                        <li>Angola<\/li>\n                                        <li>Antigua &#038; Barbuda<\/li>\n                                        <li>Aruba<\/li>\n                                        <li>Bahamas<\/li>\n                                        <li>Barbados<\/li>\n                                        <li>Belize<\/li>\n                                        <li>Botswana<\/li>\n                                        <li>Cayman Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Congo (DRC)<\/li>\n                                        <li>Cyprus<\/li>\n                                        <li>Fiji<\/li>\n                                        <li>Ghana<\/li>\n                                        <li>Grenada<\/li>\n                                        <li>Hong Kong<\/li>\n                                        <li>Jamaica<\/li>\n                                        <li>Kenya<\/li>\n                                        <li>Kiribati<\/li>\n                                        <li>Leeward Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Lesotho<\/li>\n                                        <li>Madagascar<\/li>\n                                        <li>Malaysia<\/li>\n                                       \n                                    <\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                         <div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\">\n                                             <ul>\n                                       \n                                        <li>Malawi<\/li>\n                                        <li>Maldives<\/li>\n                                        <li>Malta<\/li>\n                                        <li>Mauritius<\/li>\n                                        <li>Montserrat<\/li>\n                                        <li>Mozambique<\/li>\n                                        <li>Namibia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Nauru<\/li>\n                                        <li>Samoa Western<\/li>\n                                        <li>Seychelles<\/li>\n                                        <li>Singapore<\/li>\n                                        <li>Solomon Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>South Africa<\/li>\n                                        <li>St Kitts &#038; Nevis<\/li>\n                                        <li>St Lucia<\/li>\n                                        <li>St Vincent &#038; The Grenadines<\/li>\n                                        <li>Swaziland<\/li>\n                                        <li>Tanzania<\/li>\n                                        <li>Tonga<\/li>\n                                        <li>Trinidad and Tobago<\/li>\n                                        <li>Turk &#038; Caicos Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Tuvalu<\/li>\n                                        <li>Uganda<\/li>\n                                        <li>Vanuatu<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                   \n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"categoryB\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n                                    \n                                     <h3 class=\"news-sidebar__title\" id=\"toc-link-5\">\n                                        <a href=\"news-details.html\">Category B: Visa on Arrival Countries<\/a>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <p>Visitors from the list below are granted a Zimbabwe Visa at port of entry on payment of requisite visa fees:<\/p>\n                                    \n                                    <div class=\"row\">\n                                        \n                                         <div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\">\n                                        <ul>\n                                        <li>Angola<\/li>\n                                        <li>Antigua &#038; Barbuda<\/li>\n                                        <li>Albania<\/li>\n                                        <li>Algeria<\/li>\n                                        <li>Andorra<\/li>\n                                        <li>Argentina<\/li>\n                                        <li>Armenia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Australia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Austria<\/li>\n                                        <li>Azerbaijan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Bahrain<\/li>\n                                        <li>Belarus<\/li>\n                                        <li>Belgium<\/li>\n                                        <li>Bermuda<\/li>\n                                        <li>Bhutan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Bosnia-Herzegovina<\/li>\n                                        <li>Brazil<\/li>\n                                        <li>British Virgin Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Brunei Darussalam<\/li>\n                                        <li>Bulgaria<\/li>\n                                        <li>Burundi<\/li>\n                                        <li>Canada<\/li>\n                                        <li>Cape Verde Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Chile<\/li>\n                                        <li>China<\/li>\n                                        <li>Comoros Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Cook Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Costa Rica<\/li>\n                                        <li>Croatia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Cuba<\/li>\n                                        <li>Czech Republic<\/li>\n                                        <li>Denmark<\/li>\n                                        <li>Dominican Republic<\/li>\n                                        <li>Ecuador<\/li>\n                                        <li>Egypt<\/li>\n                                        <li>El Salvador<\/li>\n                                        <li>Equatorial Guinea<\/li>\n                                        <li>Estonia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Ethiopia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Finland<\/li>\n                                        <li>France<\/li>\n                                        <li>French Guiana<\/li>\n                                        <li>French Polynesia<\/li>\n                                        <li>French West Indies<\/li>\n                                        <li>Georgia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Germany<\/li>\n                                        <li>Gibraltar<\/li>\n                                        <li>Greece<\/li>\n                                        <li>Guam<\/li>\n                                        <li>Guatemala<\/li>\n                                        <li>Guyana<\/li>\n                                        <li>Haiti<\/li>\n                                        <li>Honduras<\/li>\n                                        <li>Hungary<\/li>\n                                        <li>Iceland<\/li>\n                                        <li>India<\/li>\n                                        <li>Indonesia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Iran<\/li>\n                                        <li>Ireland<\/li>\n                                        <li>Israel<\/li>\n                                      \n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                    <div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\">\n                                        <ul>\n                                         <li>Italy<\/li>\n                                        <li>Japan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Kazakhstan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Korea (South)<\/li>\n                                        <li>Kyrgyzstan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Kuwait<\/li>\n                                        <li>Latvia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Liechtenstein<\/li>\n                                        <li>Lithuania<\/li>\n                                        <li>Luxemburg<\/li>\n                                        <li>Macau<\/li>\n                                        <li>Macedonia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Marshall Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Mexico<\/li>\n                                        <li>Micronesia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Moldova<\/li>\n                                        <li>Monaco<\/li>\n                                        <li>Netherlands<\/li>\n                                        <li>New Caledonia<\/li>\n                                        <li>New Zealand<\/li>\n                                        <li>Nicaragua<\/li>\n                                        <li>Norfolk Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Northern Mariana Islands<\/li>\n                                        <li>Norway<\/li>\n                                        <li>Palau Island<\/li>\n                                        <li>Palestine<\/li>\n                                        <li>Panama<\/li>\n                                        <li>Papua New Guinea<\/li>\n                                        <li>Paraguay<\/li>\n                                        <li>Peru<\/li>\n                                        <li>Poland<\/li>\n                                        <li>Portugal<\/li>\n                                        <li>Puerto Rico<\/li>\n                                        <li>Reunion<\/li>\n                                        <li>Romania<\/li>\n                                        <li>Russia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Rwanda<\/li>\n                                        <li>Samoa (America)<\/li>\n                                        <li>San Marino<\/li>\n                                        <li>Sao Tome &#038; Principe<\/li>\n                                        <li>Senegal<\/li>\n                                        <li>Serbia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Slovakia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Slovenia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Spain<\/li>\n                                        <li>Suriname<\/li>\n                                        <li>Sweden<\/li>\n                                        <li>Switzerland<\/li>\n                                        <li>Tajikistan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Turkey<\/li>\n                                        <li>Turkmenistan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Ukraine<\/li>\n                                        <li>United Arab Emirates<\/li>\n                                        <li>United Kingdom<\/li>\n                                        <li>United States of America<\/li>\n                                        <li>Uruguay<\/li>\n                                        <li>Uzbekistan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Vatican<\/li>\n                                        <li>Venezuela<\/li>\n                                        <li>Virgin Islands<\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                    \n                                   \n                                 \n                                <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"categoryC\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n                                    \n                                     <h3 class=\"news-sidebar__title\" id=\"toc-link-6\">\n                                        <a href=\"news-details.html\">Category C: Pre-Arranged Visa Countries<\/a>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <p>Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a Zimbabwe visa prior to travelling.<br> Now Apply Online. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evisa.gov.zw\/\">Click on this link eVisa Zimbabwe<\/a>.<\/p>\n                                  \n                                  <div class=\"row\">\n                                        <div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\">\n                                            <ul>\n                                             <li>Anguilla<\/li>\n                                        <li>Bangladesh<\/li>\n                                        <li>Benin<\/li>\n                                        <li>Bolivia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Burkina Faso<\/li>\n                                        <li>Cambodia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Cameroon<\/li>\n                                        <li>Central Africa Republic<\/li>\n                                        <li>Chad<\/li>\n                                        <li>Colombia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Congo (Brazzaville)<\/li>\n                                        <li>Cote d&#8217;Voire (Ivory Coast)<\/li>\n                                        <li>Djibouti Republic<\/li>\n                                        <li>East Timore<\/li>\n                                        <li>Eritrea<\/li>\n                                        <li>Gabon<\/li>\n                                        <li>Gambia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Guinea Bissau<\/li>\n                                        <li>Guinea Conakry<\/li>\n                                        <li>Iraq<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                         <div class=\"col-md-6 col-sm-12\">\n<ul>\n                                              <li>Afghanistan<\/li>\n                                       \n                                        <li>Jordan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Kosovo<\/li>\n                                        <li>Laos<\/li>\n                                        <li>Lebanon<\/li>\n                                        <li>Liberia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Libya<\/li>\n                                        <li>Mali<\/li>\n                                        <li>Mauritania<\/li>\n                                        <li>Mongolia<\/li>\n                                        <li>Montenegro<\/li>\n                                        <li>Morocco<\/li>\n                                        <li>Myanmar<\/li>\n                                        <li>Nepal<\/li>\n                                        <li>Niger<\/li>\n                                        <li>Nigeria<\/li>\n                                        <li>North Korea<\/li>\n                                        <li>Oman<\/li>\n                                        <li>Pakistan<\/li>\n                                        <li>Philippines<\/li>\n                                        <li>Qatar<\/li><\/ul>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                  <\/div>\n                                   \n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a trip to Zimbabwe? 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