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Who needs a visa for Zimbabwe?

Entry rules for Zimbabwe by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Department of Immigration, Zimbabwe (official eVisa platform), checked .

In brief

Citizens of 40 countries and territories can visit Zimbabwe without a visa. 104 get a visa on arrival. 53 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online.

Visa-free
40
On arrival
104
eVisa or ETA
53
Visa required
0

About 1.8 bn people (22% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Zimbabwe: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Department of Immigration, ZimbabweZambia: not verified (the source leaves it unclear)1 nationalities not covered by the official sourceReport a change

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Partly verified: the official source covers the groups below but not every nationality. For a passport not listed here, check the official sites at the end of this page.

Zimbabwe entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated40DR Congo, Tanzania, South Africa, KenyaDepartment of Immigration, Zimbabwe
Visa on arrival1 month (single entry)104India, China, United States, IndonesiaDepartment of Immigration, Zimbabwe
eVisa1 month (single entry)104India, China, United States, IndonesiaDepartment of Immigration, Zimbabwe
eVisa, with conditions1 month (single entry)53Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, PhilippinesEmbassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Berlin
Visa requiredNot stated53Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh, PhilippinesDepartment of Immigration, Zimbabwe

Visa-free: DR Congo, Tanzania, South Africa and 37 more

40 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Department of Immigration, Zimbabwe (official eVisa platform), checked Visitors from the countries listed below are not required to have a visa to travel to Zimbabwe.

Visa on arrival for 1 month (single entry): India, China, the US and 101 more

104 nationalities

The visa is issued at the border, for 1 month (single entry).

Source: Department of Immigration, Zimbabwe (official eVisa platform), checked Visitors from the countries listed below are not required to apply for a visa before travelling, but will pay for and obtain a visa upon entering Zimbabwe.

eVisa for 1 month (single entry): India, China, the US and 101 more

104 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Department of Immigration, Zimbabwe (official eVisa platform), checked An e-Visa is an online visa application platform that allows foreign nationals to apply for their Zimbabwe Visa. It provides a convenient alternative to the traditional landing visa, where payment can be made upon arrival.

eVisa for 1 month (single entry) with conditions: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 50 more

53 nationalities

Category C: apply on evisa.gov.zw and travel only after approval.

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Berlin, checked Category C (Login on www.evisa.gov.zw) and complete the online appplication. Please be advised that applicants can ONLY travel to Zimbabwe after getting the visa approval from the Zimbabwe Immigration.

Visa required: Pakistan, Nigeria, Bangladesh and 50 more

53 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Department of Immigration, Zimbabwe (official eVisa platform), checked Visitors from the countries listed below are required to pay for and obtain a visa before travelling to Zimbabwe.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.gov.zw. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Zimbabwe?

It depends on your passport: 40 nationalities are visa-free, 104 get a visa on arrival and 53 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (1 month (single entry)) (Department of Immigration, Zimbabwe (official eVisa platform), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (1 month (single entry)) (Department of Immigration, Zimbabwe (official eVisa platform), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Zimbabwe visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 53 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.gov.zw.

Sources and changes

  1. Zimbabwe eVisa: visa categories by nationality (official)evisa.gov.zw · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Berlinzimembassyberlin.gov.zw · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Zimbabwe eVisa platform (official)evisa.gov.zw · checked 31 Oct 2026
  4. Department of Immigration Zimbabwe: visaszimimmigration.gov.zw · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Department of Immigration, Zimbabwe. No change since.

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