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Zimbabwe Passport/Visa Photo Requirements and Size

Applying for a Zimbabwe passport is not a challenging task. You have to take it seriously because it is an official travel document. Still, the process you have to go through is not complicated. You must gather a few documents and then go to the issuing authority to fill in an application form. You must also submit 2 passport photos.

Photo specs

• Required photo size: 45 mm in height and 35 mm in width
• The submitted photos must be in color
• Head position: straight
• Recency: taken no more than 6 months ago
• Background: white
• Eyes: must be clearly visible
• Blurred pictures will be rejected
• Glasses: acceptable only if they do not obscure the eyes and there is no glare in the photo
• Headwear: not allowed. Exceptions are made for religious/cultural purposes
• Resolution (pixels): at least 600 dpi
• Dress code: the colors of your clothes must be in contrast with the background. Do not wear white tops
• Beard: permitted if it represents your everyday appearance
• Number of photos necessary: 2

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Zimbabwe Passport Photos and Visa Photo Requirements – Rules, Guidelines, and Specifications

Taking your own passport photo or visa photo is not hard. You must, however, follow a few basic rules that make the difference between a passport photo and a selfie. Below, you will find some guidelines that you have to take into account when you take your own picture.

• The background of a passport photo or a visa photo is almost always white. The one for a Zimbabwe passport makes no exception. Take your picture against a white wall, and if you do not have one, use a white sheet. Just make sure that it is not see-through. All you have to remember is that the background cannot contain colors, patterns, and shadows.
• If it is not adequate, the lighting can create shadows on your face or modify facial features. So, choose a frontal source of illumination. You must also make sure that the intensity is just right. It cannot be too bright or too dim.
• Your head must be straight and facing the camera. Please note that since both halves of your face must be equally visible, you cannot submit a portrait-style photo. If you do, it will be rejected. No exceptions.
• The only permitted facial expression you can display in a passport photo or visa photo is neutral. Therefore, you cannot smile, squint, frown, or raise your brows.
• Your eyes cannot be obstructed by your hair or eyeglasses. If you have prescription glasses, you should take them off. Sunglasses and eyeglasses with tinted lenses are not permitted in your picture, either.
• Headwear is not allowed unless you cover your head for religious or cultural reasons. For instance, you can keep your hijab during the photo session. However, please make sure that it is tight enough around your head so that it does not cast shadows on your face. Also, your face must be seeable from top to bottom.
• If your usual appearance includes a beard, you are not supposed to shave it off before taking your passport photo or visa photo. The whole point of the picture is to show your everyday likeness.

Rules and Requirements for Babies, Infants, and Newborn Passport and Visa Photos

Taking the passport photo or visa photo of your child may be a bit more challenging, but the rules are pretty much the same. The only notable difference between a child’s passport photo and an adult’s passport photo is that the former has a smaller head. As a result, a child’s head takes less space in the picture. We put together a few tips for you below.

• Your child’s eyes must be visible in the photo as well. Do not photograph him/her when he/she is asleep.
• If you have a newborn, you should consider taking the picture from above while the baby is in the lying down position. However, when doing that, do not forget to put a white sheet underneath. The background of the photo must be white.
• You may find it more convenient to photograph your child while he/she sits in a car seat. If that is how you want to proceed, cover the backrest of the chair with a white layer. Again, all background rules apply.
• The child must appear alone in his/her passport photo or visa photo.
• The child cannot appear in the shot with a pacifier in his/her mouth or headwear.
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Filipinos need a visa BEFORE arrival in Zimbabwe . The good news is you can easily apply for it online. In 3 to 5 days, you will receive your visa approval notice, which you should print and present to the Immigration of Zimbabwe upon your arrival.

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How to apply for Zimbabwe Tourist Visa online:

1. Go to the E-visa application page

2. Register for an account

3. Once registered and logged in, click START NOW to begin your application. Note that your application is saved as you enter the details. If you exit, you can continue by opening the My application page by logging in with your registered username and password

4. The first page will ask you the following:

Passport Number Nationality Purpose of visit

5. In the succeeding pages, answer the standard questions about yourself and purpose of travel

6. You must also know your intended port of entry from the following list:

• Bulawayo Airport
• Falls Airport

7. Make sure you have the following ready as you will be asked to upload these in your application:

Passport Scan (biodata – valid for at least 6 months) Passport Photo Letter of Invitation from the host in Zimbabwe/ Copy of Accommodation Booking (which you can book from booking.com and cancel for free after)

Recommended to strengthen your application:

Copy of any previous Zimbabwe Visa (if any) Proof of residence from the host (if available) Bank Statement (if any) Proof of residential Status in the country of origin. This can be your Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, or anything similar

8. After submitting your application, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application along with your a pplication reference number , which you will use later on to download your visa approval

9. In a few days, you will receive another email stating that that the processing of your application has been completed. You can then log in at www.evisa.gov.zw and download the response to your application from the My Applications menu.

10. Print the visa approval letter and present it to the immigration of Zimbabwe upon your arrival. Make sure that you have at least One Blank page in your passport. The corresponding visa fee will also be paid in dollars upon your arrival.

Visa Fee 30 USD – single entry valid for 3 months from the date of issue 45 USD- double-entry valid for 3 months from the date of issue 55 USD- multiple entries (to be supported by a letter)

Good luck! You can read my blog on crossing the border to Mozambique from Zimbabwe if you’re continuing. Safe travels!

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12 comments.

Hi Jojo! I was able to get it at the Chimoio border post.

When I applied for eVisa it did not ask about the Port of Entry. The email document stated that I take the letter to “any” port of entry to get the visa. But now I am reading that Pandamatenga Crossing does not have e-visa facility and that I have to buy visa again at the border. If the letter says that I can enter at any port of entry, why is there information on the web stating that only a select port of entries accept the evisa? I fit is it is a bummer as i have to shell out 150 bucks again at the border. Tried calling Pandamatenga border but Verizon says I am not dialing correct. I cna dial the # on the Botswana side without issue though. So I know its not my phone

I tried several times to make an online payment and was not successful. Did anybody experience that on the evisa Zimbabwe website. I need information on how to proceed.

I applied for my e-visa but they didn’t ask for my passport size photo or passport scan! I have made the payment and submitted my application! I was only asked about details about me, my passport, my nationality and marital status!

I had a problem getting my account activated as my email address did not receive the activation link. I was able to solve it though. Just click on Forget Password and this will enable you to nominate a new password, allowing you to finally get your account activated.

Hi Thanks for the tip! That worked for me before also and when I tried it recently, I did not receive the reset password link, unfortunately. But this is still worth a try! Thanks again hope it works for others

hey, i applied for e visa Zimbabwe but i received a refusal letter kindly tell me can i apply again or should i wait for some days? i m from Pakistan and working in Dubai last 16 years

Hi Im not sure what the rules are now but you should be able to apply again just make sure your requirements are complete.

I am a Filipino working in Mozambique and I am planning to go to Zimbabwe by land. The e-Visa Portal does not seem to be working anymore. I tried to register but after a week now, I have not received any email to verify my account. Do you know of any other option to apply for an eVisa?

Another thing, as I live in Beira, I plan to cross the border close to Chimioi. I believe this is where you crossed coming to Mozambique. But this border post is not in he dropdown list. Is it under some other name by any chance?

Thank you in advance.

Hi! Unfortunately seems to be a dead end for online registration if it doesn’t work now. Try emailing them or calling the embassy and hope they actually reply. If not, your best alternative is to apply in Mozambique, they should have an Embassy in Maputo or at least try calling that for assistance.

For the border, I’m not sure if they have updated the list as I cannot access either but seems you are going through same as what I did. Refer to: https://whileinafrica.com/crossing-zimbabwe-to-mozambique/ (other way around)

If applying in the embassy, the point of entry should not be a problem. If you get the evisa to work, just research which among the list is closest and select that.

Goodluck and safe travels

Were you able to get your evisa? I am currently experiencing the same problem. But I am based in the Philippines

At that time yes i did get it. But now it seems they are having problems with receiving the emails to activate your account. Im afraid the only way for now is to try and contact them via their email. If you are not flying directly to Zimbabwe, you can also apply for it at the neighbouring countries. Hope youll manage to figure it out!

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Zimbabwe visa requirements: Everything you need to know

Do i need a zimbabwe visa as a tourist.

For most tourists, the good news is that the Zimbabwe visa process is fairly simple and doesn’t require much planning. There are three categories of nationalities, each of which have different visa requirements. I’ve summarised the categories below, as well as the visa application details for each. A list of useful official websites is included at the bottom of this article. Don’t forget to read the “Notes for all nationalities” at the bottom of this article, too.

Countries in blue do not need a visa , countries in yellow need a visa on arrival , and countries in orange/red need a visa in advance . Map source .

This category comprises citizens of SADC countries as well as Hong Kong and Singapore. These nationalities  do not need a visa to enter Zimbabwe for a holiday. When you show your passport upon arrival at the airport or border, you will be allowed to enter Zimbabwe without any fees or visa requirements (but read the section “Notes for all nationalities” at the end of this article for general Zimbabwe visa requirements).

Citizens of countries in this category do not need to apply for a visa in advance. They can get a Zimbabwe visa  upon arrival in Zimbabwe . Countries in this category include United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland and USA (a full official list of Cat B countries is  here ). This category doesn’t require much planning or time: The visa application is done when your flight lands or your car crosses the border into Zimbabwe.

When you arrive at the airport arrivals hall or border post in Zimbabwe, you will be given an ‘Immigration Declaration Form’ to complete (it is not a long form; a sample of the form can be viewed here ), and you will need to pay the visa fee in cash. (Take the exact change if possible; see my article on  Using money in Zimbabwe ).

There are no other visa requirements for this category, but read the section “Notes for all nationalities” at the end of this article for Zimbabwe visa requirements applicable to everyone.

• Fees for most countries in Category B: Single Entry US$ 30; Double Entry US$ 45. Payable in cash; occasionally with Mastercard or Visa.
• Fees for UK and Ireland Zimbabwe visas:  Single Entry US$ 55; Double Entry US$ 70. Payable in cash; occasionally with Mastercard or Visa.
• Fees for Canadian Zimbabwe visas: Single Entry US$ 75. Canadian Passport holders can only get a Single Entry Zimbabwe visa at the port of Entry, not a Multiple Entry Visa.

This category comprises citizens of countries such as India, Nigeria and Mexico (full list here ). Citizens in Category C need to apply for a Zimbabwe visa before travelling to Zimbabwe. You can do this online at  www.evisa.gov.zw  (go to the ‘Apply’ tab). It takes two working days to obtain an e-visa. After completing the online form, you will be emailed a document to use upon arrival in Zimbabwe. The visa fee should be paid upon arrival in Zimbabwe. You need to apply for this at least three weeks before your travel date.

Fees for Category C Zimbabwe visas: Single Entry Visa: US$65 to US$100. Category C nationals can only get a Single Entry Zimbabwe Visa (not a Multiple Entry Visa).

Holiday Visa requirements for Category C nationals (official info here ):

• Completion of online visa form at evisa.gov.zw.
• Two passport-sized colour photographs showing ears, no smiling.
• Scanned colour photocopy of your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months. If you live in a country that is different to your nationality, you will need to include a photocopy of your residence stamp or card. If you have previously visited Zimbabwe, include copies of previous Zimbabwe visas.
• Proof of residence in your country of origin (e.g. a utilty bill or lease displaying your name and your address).
• If using a letter of invitation, the letter should include the host’s address, full name and ID number, as well as your full name, ID number and dates of visit. You will also need colour scanned copies of the host’s proof of residence in form of current telephone bill or water bill.
• Scanned colour photocopy of your ID if you have one.
• Scanned colour photocopy of your previous Zimbabwe visa if you’ve had one.

Visa notes for all nationalities visiting Zimbabwe

• Passport requirements for everyone: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Zimbabwe, and should have at least 3 blank pages left in it. You should have proof of onward/return tickets out of the country.
• Top tip: Children and babies are charged full visa fees regardless of their age. You will of course need to bring your child’s passport with you. Officially you do not need to bring your child’s birth certificate but I would bring it anyway, as a precaution (see the note further down about travelling through South Africa with a child).
• Declaring cash:  If you enter the country with less than US $2000, and you don’t anticipate taking more than $2000 amount out the country, then you don’t need to use a special form to declare your cash. You can just write the amount of cash in the regular Immigration Declaration Form upon arrival. However, if you plan on taking more than US $2000 out of Zimbabwe, you will need to do the following: When arriving in Zimbabwe, go to Customs (red route), declare your cash in the blue Form 47 provided, and keep this form safe to display it to officials when departing Zimbabwe. (To see details of this form, you can view the PDF online by Googling “ Zimra Form 47 “).
• Double Entry Visas: If you are leaving Zimbabwe and then returning again, even for a few hours, it is best to get a Double Entry Visa or Univisa. If you are staying in Zimbabwe and want to go to Botswana (Chobe), for example, a Double Entry visa will be cheaper than getting a single-entry visa twise.
• KAZA Univisa: If you’re travelling back and forth between Zimbabwe and Zambia, you can get a KAZA Univisa visa which costs US $50 and is valid for 30 days. It allows multiple entries between the two countries of Zimbabwe and Zambia. You can buy up to 3 Univisas per year. If you arrive in Zimbabwe and are planning to go to Zambia for a day trip, it makes sense to purchase a Univisa instead of a double entry visa because it is cheaper and more flexibile. It can be purchased at Harare International Airport, Victoria Falls International Airport, Victoria Falls land border, and Kazungula land border). Most Category A and B citizens can buy a Univisa upon arrival. See  official  www.kazavisa.info  for details (also see info on VictoriaFallsGuide ).
• Multiple Entry Visas: If you are returning to Zimbabwe more than twice in one trip, you can apply for a Multiple Entry Visa. This cannot be done at your point of entry. You will need to apply for it at the Town Hall in Zimbabwe, or the Zimbabwe High Commission in your country.
• Length of time for a Zimbabwe holiday visa: Holiday visas can be used within three months from the date of issue (see the Zim eVisa website ), and they are issued for a 30-day stay. If you wish to stay in Zimbabwe for longer than 30 days, you can extend the visa at a consulate office without too much fuss if you’re a Category B citizen. A reader from New Zealand says: The immigration office in Harare (Herbert Chitepo Avenue) is clearly signposted about 100 metres along from the US embassy on the opposite side. A month after we arrived in Zimbabwe we turned up at the immigration building. Just had to fill in another immigration form – the same one as at the airport – and then went into the next room to submit it to the immigration officer who stamped it and gave us another 30 days no questions asked (took all of 15 minutes with no queues). You can get two free extensions up to three months. From three to six months it costs US$20 per month. Any extension seven months and more is US$100 per month. There is a three day grace period from the visa expiry date.
• Important note on flights via South Africa with children: If you are travelling from, or via, South Africa with children, ensure you are acquainted with the 2015 South African entry requirements which includes needing to show their birth certificate (here’s a link to official UK travel advice for SA ). The South African Department of Home Affairs have confirmed that no supporting documents will be required by people in direct transit through a South African International Airport. However, to be on the safe side, I would advise that it would be best to travel with your child’s birth certificate, as well as a letter from the other parent if you are travelling without them.
• Other types of visas: This article discusses tourist visa information; however see the e-visa website for guidance on alternative types of visa, such as Zimbabwe Business Visas, Transit Visas and Conferencing Visas (more info on the Zimbabwe eVisa website ).

Useful Zimbabwe visa websites and contact information

• Official Zimbabwe e-visa website  | Email: [email protected]  | Address: Department of Immigration, PO Bag 7717, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe. Telephone: +263-4-791913/8
• Zimbabwe Embassy in USA | Address: 608 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States. Telephone:  +1 202-332-7100
• Official UK Government Zimbabwe visa information
• The IATA travel centre website  supplies visa and health information for Zimbabwe, including transit visa requirements, tailored to your own personal nationality and travel details

(Last updated July 2021)

Make sure you also read the zimbabwe travel quick reference guide, you may also be interested in the following articles on related zimbabwe topics:, how to renew a zimbabwe passport from the uk: step-by-step guide, snapshots of zimbabwe: visiting harare during the cash crisis, august 2017, flights to zimbabwe  (including information on zimbabwe airports), transport within zimbabwe, i flew from the uk to zimbabwe with a 3-month old – read my tips on flying to africa with a baby, practical information  and faqs about visiting zimbabwe, top tips on staying safe in zimbabwe, what to pack for a zimbabwe holiday, victoria falls travel guide, a guide to great zimbabwe monument.

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Hi Beth, you mean you can access to the website https://www.evisa.gov.zw/home ? Because we can’t access from here. I had emailed them since last week but no response from them also. No idea what’s going on there. Regards, Daphne

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Hi Daphne, yes, I can view the website fine from the UK at the moment. Sorry to hear of the access problems on your side. Hope they respond to you soon. All the best, Beth

Hi, we tried to visit the website for visa application, but it seems the website was down since last month, do u have any idea? Please advise and thanks.

Hi Daphne, as far as I’m aware the Zimbabwe eVisa website https://www.evisa.gov.zw/home is still operational, otherwise you could try emailing them at [email protected] . All the best, Beth

I am travelling to Zim in September and planning on extending my visa to the 6 months mark. After I will be returning to the UK but was wondering if you know if there is a duration of time I have to wait before being able to go back to Zim and extend another visa to 6 months?

Hello! Can you give me a better idea on how much space Zimbabwe requires you to have in your passport for this visa? I have seen reports of everything from one single page, to two pages, to two pages adjoining. I have plenty of single pages, but only one set of blank pages facing each other and I need to save that for south Africa!

Hi Brittany, the actual visa sticker takes up 1 page. However the official requirement is that 3 pages be remaining in your passport. Please see the points under the heading “Visa notes for all nationalities visiting Zimbabwe” in the article above.

Augustin Njong FONSO NGUFOR

Hi, I don’t know if this channel will be of help to my problem. I applied for an evisa to zimbabwe on 11/12 /18 with reference Number A0260457. Yesterday an email was sent to me stating my application process is pending awaiting payment. Meanwhile payment was done and a confirmatory letter was sent as proof of payment. I don’t know who gonna help me. I write to the immigration they don’t reply, call and they don’t answer. I’m really confused.

great bog, it’s very useful! My wife and I (both German) will be staying for three nights in Victoria Falls, so we can get the $30 Visa, right? Do you know anything about the departure tax at Victoria Falls Airport? I’ve read somewhere that you have to $50 to be able to leave the country again? If so, do you know where exactly we have to pay that tax?

Keep up the brilliant work!

All the best,

Hi Beth, thank you for making all these information available to potential visitors, very helpful and insightful.

Can I kindly ask, do you know if Category C Passport holders, with Green Card (residents of the United States) are able to obtain visa on arrival to Zimbabwe? Thanks for the help.

Hello, I’m afraid I don’t know – best to contact the eVisa Zimbabwe website to inquire.

Thank you, I have emailed them with no response as of yet, will share with you when I hear back, perhaps can be helpful to others too. Appreciate your response. Thanks

We are travelling to VIctoria Falls at the end of April, staying 3 nights in Vic Falls, 1 night in Chobe and 4 nights in Zambia (David Livingstone Lodge). We plan to buy (US$50 cash) KAZA visas (Australian and NZ passports) which will cover Zimbabwe and Zambia. However does our trip to Chobe (overnight) mean that we would have to purchase additional KAZA visas when we return to Zambia via Zimbabwe?

Kind Regards Dave

Hi Beth I grew up in Zim but left in 1999. I return annually with my (British) family and love your blog, always great ideas as the country changes from what I knew. They love it as much as I do, and with recent changes in politics we are considering moving there permanently. However I find official information really confusing on residence permits, are you able to, or aware of anyone who could give advice? Neither myself or parents were born there 🙁

Francois Gerles

Hello and many thanks for your precious information.

I plan to arrive in Harare by plane but I’m not sure yet how I’ll get out of the country, probably overland to Botswana. Therefore, I’d prefer not to buy any return ticket.

Do immigration officers at the Harare airport really request a proof of a return ticket and could refuse to deliver a visa? In that case, are there other kinds of proof than air tickets?

Many thanks for your help

Hello, Francois, I understand that you will be arriving as a Category A or B national. If this is the case, I have never been asked for a return ticket upon arrival. If you don’t have one, perhaps have a copy of a bank statement with you to show that you can afford a ticket if needed. If you’re a Category C national then you’ll be applying in advance and an onward itinerary will be necessary. All the best.

PS – If you had proof of accommodation in your next country you could also try show that as proof that you don’t intend to overstay in Zimbabwe.

Hi Jess , great information . looking forward to your newsletter as am coming to zim in Dec. whats the situation regarding Zimbabweans holding Cat B passports? do they still have to pay for the visa or is the dual citizen thing sorted now?

Hello and thank you! The dual citizenship aspects hasn’t been implemented yet so anyone with a category B passport will need to pay the visa fee, irrespective of where they were born. – All the best, Beth.

Christine Aird

Hi Beth, We found your blog by accident, and have found the information it contains incredibly helpful for a trip we hope to take next year. However we are in a dilemma and I don’t know whether you can offer an unbiased opinion? We are based in UK and so require a category b visa, which will be issued at the arrival airport. My husband has a minor police record, and I am unsure how important this will prove to be. We hoped to find out before finalising our trip, and so I contacted the Zimbabwe embassy in London for clarification. The response I received stated that it was up to The Immigration Officer at the Port of Entry. If you regularly fly in to Zimbabwe, can you offer an opinion, as to whether this is an issue ? If you think there is anywhere else we could contact for further information that would be helpful as I am running out of ideas!

Hi Christine, thanks for the positive words, they are always appreciated. I’m afraid I don’t have a definitive answer to this one as I don’t have experience of it. When you arrive in the Zimbabwe airport, your husband will need to complete the Immigration Declaration Form. There is a section there asking whether the applicant has been convicted of a crime. I would imagine that minor issues would not be reason for denying a visa, but take any records with you. A sample form can be found here: http://thesafarisource.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Zimbabwe-Visa-Immigration-Form-2015.pdf . I would suggest that you ask your question to a wider group of people, such as the Facebook group ‘Zimbo birds in the UK’ as someone there may have had a similar experience in the past. All the best.

I hope this email finds you well.

I just wanted to send a quick message to let you know how helpful I found your blog!

I actually grew up in Victoria Falls, but I am in my fourth year of university at Rhodes studying journalism. I recently started writing for the Victoria Falls Travel Guide, and I found you pages incredibly helpful when researching some of the articles 🙂

Anyways, just a thank you from a fellow Zimbabwe lover!

Hope you are having a good weekend and I look forward to reading more of your work!

Kind Regards, Jess

Thanks for the email and kind words! Your degree and job for the website sound great! I have read the VF guide and it has a wealth of info too. Let’s keep in touch!

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If you’re looking for Zimbabwe visa requirements, you’re one step closer to discovering the incredible historical and natural sites, landscapes (Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba), wildlife (Hwange) and a historical level (Matobo and Great Zimbabwe), Zimbabwe has to offer!

This post is designed to provide you with all the information you need to obtain your Zimbabwe visa from start to finish.

It will provide you with the correct information so you can avoid common mistakes people make in obtaining a tourist visa.

As of the time of writing this article, the information described below is accurate. Please refer to the Zimbabwe Embassy for updated information.

Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Zimbabwe?

This is one of the most popular questions that get asked – do I need a Zimbabwe visa to travel to Zimbabwe?

There are over 20 African countries that United States citizens do not need a visa to visit. Unfortunately, Zimbabwe is not one of them. In fact, a visa is required for most citizens of the United States, European Union, including French nationals, Swiss and Canadians are also subject to this rule. 

The group classifies countries into categories that determine what Zimbabwe visa application type a person of that country has to follow.

Citizens of the countries listed in this category do not require a visa to visit Zimbabwe. From the list , you can see that most of the countries have African heritage like South Africa, Swaziland, and Jamaica, with a few exceptions like Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Aruba, Samoa Western, and Cyprus.

Citizens of these countries can apply for their Zimbabwe visa when they arrive in Zimbabwe. This category is where the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom falls under.

Citizens of these countries need to apply for their visa prior to visiting Zimbabwe. The countries listed here comprise of most other African and Middle Eastern countries.

The e-visa website provides a search box so you can quickly find what category you belong to. It comes in handy and can be found here .

This post is designed to provide you with the best visa procedures, Zimbabwe visa requirements, and tips to obtain your visa before traveling to Zimbabwe. Now that we have answered your question on whether or not you need a visa to visit Zimbabwe, here are some common follow up question. 

If I do need a visa, what type of visa do I need? What documents will I need to apply for a visa? and what is the best way to go about applying for a Zimbabwe visa? 

Keep reading for specific answers to each question. But first…

Types of Visas

There are four types of visas, which are self-explanatory:

Holiday Visa

Transit visa, business visa, conference visa.

The holiday visa is what is commonly known as a tourist visa . You’ll have to apply for this visa if you are required to have a visa and plan to vacation or visit family in Zimbabwe.

If Zimbabwe is not your final destination and you have a layover or connecting flight, then you’ll have to apply for this type of visa.

If you plan on conducting any business-related or commercial activity during your stay, then you need to apply for this type of visa. Your stay is only approved for 30 days and the visa cannot be renewed.

As the name implies, if the purpose of your trip is to attend a conference, this is the visa you apply for. Most countries include the conference visa category in the business category but not Zimbabwe. Your stay is only approved for 30 days and the visa cannot be renewed.

What Documents Do I Need to Apply for a Zimbabwe Visa?

Below are the documents you need to have to meet the minimum Zimbabwe visa requirements to ensure your tourist visa gets approved by the immigration personnel. However, it is recommended that you add any other pertinent information that will help your application.

Required documents

• 2 recent passport photo
• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of entry into Zimbabwe
• Passport holders are required to have at least a blank page on their passport although we recommend you have two
• Visa fee can be paid using Credit or debit card for e-visa applications and money order or bank draft  (no personal check) for in-person application or via mail to the embassy.
• Previous Zimbabwean visa (if applicable)
• Letter of invitation or hotel confirmation showing the address where you will reside in Zimbabwe
• Return ticket showing departure out of Zimbabwe
• Proof of sufficient financial support for the duration of your trip to Zimbabwe (bank statement)
• Self-addressed, stamped return envelope (Express Mail or Priority Mail) only applies to those who applied for a visa in person at the embassy or via mail

Make sure these documents are valid so you don’t run into any immigration issues.

For those applying for business or conference visa, you have a few additional documents requested. You can find the list of the documents on the Zimbabwe Embassy website.

Apply for your Zimbabwe Visa

There are three main ways to apply for a Zimbabwe visa:

Apply on Arrival

• At an Embassy

The list of the documents outlined above in the Zimbabwe visa requirements section is the same regardless of what method you use to apply for your visa. I’ll share the pros and cons of each application methods so you can be enlightening on the way that will work best for you.

The recommended way to apply for a Zimbabwe visa, especially for the United States, Canadian, and United Kingdom citizens or the citizens of any country that is listed in the Category B. 

You simply apply for your Zimbabwe visa at the port of entry in Zimbabwe. Once you get to customs, you’ll have to present the documents we outlined in the Zimbabwe visa requirement section to the immigration office. If you have all the documents, you shouldn’t run into any issues.

Your visa can only be issued at the Harare (HRE), the Bulawayo (BUQ), and the Victoria Falls (VFA) International Airports. It will cost you between $30 and $100. Plan to have the exact amount in cash (preferably in US dollars). However, it is impossible to obtain a visa for Zimbabwe for more than two entries outside a diplomatic representation.

I strongly recommend travelers to confirm the information needed to obtain a visa on arrival directly from the Zimbabwe Embassy since the requirements can sometimes change without notice.

PROS : Applying for a visa at the border is simple, convenient, and cheaper than the other methods.

CONS : Since there’s a degree of uncertainty as to whether or not you’re going to be approved for the visa, this option may not be the best if you’re traveling as a group or a family, and also for those that like to reduce any uncertainty.

Apply at the Embassy with Embassy Pick Up or Return Mail

You can apply for your Zimbabwe visa at an Embassy in your country of residence. If you choose the option, you have to physically go to the nearest Zimbabwe Embassy. 

As of the writing of this post, the only Embassy located in the United States is on the East Coast:

Embassy of Zimbabwe 1608 New Hampshire Ave., NW Washington, DC 20009

Before driving or for some readers, traveling to the embassy, the first step is to fill out the visa application form. The Zimbabwe visa application form can be found at the Embassy’s website here . Make sure you choose the right form that fits your situation to prevent processing delay.

The visa application form will also have a list of supporting documents you need to present to the immigration representative during your interview at the Embassy.

After your interview by the Zimbabwe immigration offer, a decision will be made on your application. Amongst other things, your approval or denial of the visa also depends on whether or not you’ve provided sufficient proof of residency in your country.

Note that visa approval is at the discretion of the interviewing officer regardless of if you have every document requested.

Once your application is approved, you have two options to receive your passport with the visa. You can have the embassy mail it to you or you can wait to pick it up.

I strongly advise you to wait for your passport to reduce the possibility of your passport getting lost at the Embassy or in transit from the embassy by the Post Office.

However, if you are unable to wait for your passport with the visa, opt for an express delivery option at the post office as this means reduced transit time and transfer locations, which in turn drastically reduces the chances that your passport will get lost in the mail.

PROS : Peace of mind for those that need some certainty on their visa status before traveling thousands of miles away.

CONS : Applying for a visa at the embassy can be time-consuming especially if you don’t have an embassy location near you. Also, when you factor in travel expenses like airfare and/or hotel accommodation, the cost could add up quickly; this becomes an expensive option for a lot of people. If you use the return mail service, there is an increased risk of document loss during mailing or at the Embassy. 

Apply Online (eVisa)

Citizens in category C are required to apply for a visa prior to traveling to Zimbabwe. The travelers can now apply for a visa online prior to traveling to Zimbabwe instead of in person at an embassy.

The Zimbabwe e-visa (electronic visa) platform allows foreign citizens to apply for their visa for Zimbabwe 100% online. This saves the traveler time and can be easily obtained from anywhere in the world.

The electronic visa will be issued and paid by the online applicant. Applicants will receive an e-mail confirming that their application form for the electronic visa was sent successfully. 

I recommend you print a copy of the visa approval document and keep it with your passport. 

You will have to present this document when boarding the flight and again at immigration upon entering Zimbabwe.

PROS : Applying for your visa online is quick, simple and convenient since it can be done from the comfort of your home. Also, your eVisa application usually gets approved within 48 hours.

CONS : The only downside to applying for your visa online is minor. If you lose your copy of your visa approval document, you may have to spend some additional time following up with the embassy to retrieve your record.

What if I have a Connecting Flight or Transit through Zimbabwe?

In the case where you will transit through Zimbabwe, here’s what you need to know. 

If you have only a connecting flight at Zimbabwe, you don’t have to do anything on your part as long as you do not plan on exiting the airport.

For those looking for a thrilling experience in Zimbabwe even for a few hours or an extended layover, you’ll need to visa to enter the country. 

You can follow the steps outlined above as you would if Zimbabwe was your final destination. 

Other Zimbabwe Visa Requirement Rules to be Aware of

For those traveling to Zimbabwe with children, your children will also need a visa to travel to Zimbabwe. The parent will be required to provide the customs officers with a birth certificate for each child. 

The birth certificate has to be translated into English if in a different language. The immigration officer requests to see a birth certificate to make sure you’re traveling with your children to reduce the case of child trafficking.

Keep in mind that the standard tourist visa you will get allows you to stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days. If you wish to stay longer, you will need to apply to extend your visa and fulfill the Zimbabwe visa requirements again. 

To apply for an extension while you’re in Zimbabwe, you can apply at the port of entry for Category A or B applications. If you have already left the airport, go to:

Department of Immigration Headquarters 1st Floor Linquenda House Nelson Mandela Avenue P Bag 7717 Causeway Harare, Zimbabwe

U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe

If you’re a U.S. citizen, I suggest you register with the STEP program before any international trip. The same applies when visiting Zimbabwe. 

The embassy has programs that provide notification, relief, and support in case of emergency to U.S. citizens. The entire process can be completed online. And for your reference, here is the address for the U.S embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe.

U.S. Embassy Harare 2 Lorraine Dr, Bluffhill Harare, Zimbabwe Phone: +263-867-701-1000

Zimbabwe Visa Requirements Final Takeaways

That’s it! Pretty straight forward right? You now know all there is to know about visa procedures for Zimbabwe. 

If you follow our directions outlined in this post, you should not have any problems. Make sure you have all your required and supplemental documents if you plan to apply for your visa on arrival.

It would be a shame to be denied entry into Zimbabwe at the border after a long flight and the thrill of an exciting adventure.

Are you in need of Zimbabwe travel tips, packing guides, and amazing things to do in the home of Victoria Falls?

You’ll love our comprehensive Zimbabwe packing list (pack the right things for your trip), the best things to do in Zimbabwe (highlights bucket list activities and sightseeing for tourists), and don’t forget our Guide to Victoria Falls Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe National Parks , and the Great Zimbabwe Ruin . 

For other African countries to consider on your next trip, our post on the Safest African Countries to visit will provide a great overview. For an in-depth post on everything you need to know before visiting Zimbabwe, read our  Zimbabwe travel guide . As always, thanks for reading.

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I applied for a holiday visa about a week ago and still waiting to hear back. I travel in a few days from the US to Zimbabwe. I hold a Nigeria Passport which requires an e-visa. If I don’t get my visa before my travel date, can I still get on the flight to Zim and get a visa on arrival? Thanks for your input.

Hi Jd, it’s unlikely that you’ll be allowed to board the plane with a visa or something showing you’ll get your visa on arrival. If possible, call and email (so you have written proof) the embassy requesting to switch to visa-on-arrival since your e-visa may not arrive before your depart. Definitely explain your circumstance and the urgency. We’ve had a similar experience (with Tanzanian visa) but an email did the trick. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

xo ~ Louisa

I’m traveling date18/I need visa on arval I’m from Ethiopian

Hi Selamu, looks like you can get a visa on arrival at the airport in Zimbabwe when coming from Ethiopia (double-check this information though). More information here . Safe travels!

I will be travelling to Zim mid Nov 2021 for 2 months to visit my brother. After a week in Zim I intend to do a safari in Namibia flying Harare to Windhoek, then flying to Zim, Vic Falls overnight before flying to Botswana for a week. Then reentry to Zim for Christmas. How do I handle visa entries? Can this all be done at border using single entry? I am using a USA passport. Thanks

Hello Penny, I’m so excited that you’re visiting the motherland in November. The only country where I’ve seen they allow you to use a single entry visa to reenter the country is Kenya because they have an East Africa visa, so as long as you travel within those East African countries, you don’t need a visa. I don’t believe Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe have those alliances. You should be able to get your visa at the border, but I’m strongly against it.

Sometimes, things not within your control can happen. For example, we waited at the border for over 3 hours in Mozambique because the printer used to print the visa on your passport broken down. I know that’s an extreme case, but it does happen. So for countries that have e-visa and since the pandemic, most countries have improved their online application process, I would encourage you to apply online. Here’s how to get started with the Zimbabwe e-visa .

Have additional questions? Just ask away!

Love, Lydia

On arrival (I assume in Harare), you will need to ask for a double entry visa, which you will also use for your return from Namibia. Then on your return from Botswana for Christmas, you will need to get your second visa which can be single entry. Flying is basically the only option at the moment as land borders are closed except for commercial trucks etc., and I suspect that won’t change for a while.

Keep in mind that you will also need to sort out PCR tests for the different countries. For Zimbabwe ( https://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/zimbabwe-covid19-latest-travel-news.html ), and Botswana ( https://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/botswana-covid19-requirements.html ). Namibia require the test within 7 days of travel.

I hope this helps. Happy travels 🙂

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• US Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery (600x600 px, 2x2 inches, white bg)
• US Green Card (Permanent Resident) 2x2
• US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 px, 51x51mm)
• USA Form I-130 2x2 inch
• USA Re-entry Permit 2x2 inch
• USA advance parole 2x2 inch
• USA crew visa 2x2 inch
• Visa Headquarters visa photo (any country)
• VisaCentral visa photo (any country)
• VisaHQ visa photo (any country)

Cambodia 3 doc.

• Cambodia Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Cambodia visa 2x2 inch from the USA
• Cambodia visa 4x6 cm

Cameroon 3 doc.

• Cameroon visa 2x2 inch
• Cameroon visa 4x4 cm (40x40 mm)
• Cameroon visa online 500x500 px

Canada 3 doc.

• Canada Permanent Resident card 1200x1680 pixels
• Canada Temporary Resident Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Canada Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Chile 2 doc.

• Chile Visa 2x3 cm
• Chile Visa 5x5 cm

China 2 doc.

• China Visa 33x48 mm
• China Visa online 354x472 - 420x560 pixels

Colombia 2 doc.

• Colombian residence visa 3x4 cm
• Colombian visa online 3x4 cm (4x3 cm)

Comoros 1 doc.

• Comoros visa 2x2 inches

Congo 3 doc.

• Congo (Brazzaville) e-visa
• Congo (Brazzaville) visa 2x2 inches (from US, Canada, Mexico)
• Congo (Brazzaville) visa 4x4 cm (40x40 mm)

Costa Rica 1 doc.

• Costa Rica visa 2x2 inch, 5x5 cm

Ivory Coast 1 doc.

• Cote d'Ivoire visa 4.5x3.5 cm (45x35 mm)

Croatia 1 doc.

• Croatia Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Cuba 2 doc.

• Cuba tourist card 45x45 mm
• Cuba visa 45x45 mm

Cyprus 2 doc.

• Cyprus visa 2x2 inches from USA
• Cyprus visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Czech Republic 2 doc.

• Czech Republic Visa 35x45mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Czechia residence 35x45 mm

Denmark 1 doc.

• Denmark Visa 35x45mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Djibouti 1 doc.

• Djibouti visa 2x2 inches (51x51 mm, 5x5 cm)

Dominican Republic 1 doc.

• Dominican Republic visa 4x5 cm

Kenya 3 doc.

• Eastern Africa visa photo 2x2 inch (Kenya) (51x51mm, 5x5 cm)
• Kenya e-visa online 500x500 pixels
• Kenya visa 207x207 pixel

Rwanda 2 doc.

• Eastern Africa visa photo 2x2 inch (Rwanda) (51x51 mm, 5x5 cm)
• Rwanda East Africa Tourist Visa online

Uganda 2 doc.

• Eastern Africa visa photo 2x2 inch (Uganda) (51x51mm, 5x5 cm)
• Uganda visa 2x2 inch (51x51mm, 5x5 cm)

Ecuador 1 doc.

• Ecuador visa 5x5 cm

Egypt 2 doc.

• Egypt visa 2x2 inch, 51x51 mm
• Egypt visa 40x60 mm (4x6 cm)

Equatorial Guinea 1 doc.

• Equatorial Guinea visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Estonia 2 doc.

• Estonia long stay D visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Estonia visa 40x50 mm (4x5 cm)

Ethiopia 2 doc.

• Ethiopia e-visa online 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Ethiopia visa offline 3x4 cm (30x40 mm)

Finland 2 doc.

• Finland Visa 36x47 mm
• Finland residence 36x47 mm

France 1 doc.

• France Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Gabon 2 doc.

• Gabon evisa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Gabon visa 35x35 mm (3.5x3.5 cm)

Georgia 2 doc.

• Georgia e-visa 472x591 pixels (4x5 cm)
• Georgia visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Germany 1 doc.

• Germany Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Ghana 2 doc.

• Ghana visa 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm)
• Ghana visa 3x4 cm (30x40 mm) from Brazil

Greece 3 doc.

• Greece Visa 2x2 inch (from the USA)
• Greece Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Greece residence 40x60 mm

Guinea 2 doc.

• Guinea Conakry e-visa for paf.gov.gn
• Guinea Conakry visa 35x50mm

Guinea-Bissau 2 doc.

• Guinea-Bissau e-visa
• Guinea-Bissau visa 3x4 cm (30x40 mm)

Hong Kong 2 doc.

• Hong Kong Visa 40x50 mm (4x5 cm)
• Hong Kong online e-visa 1200x1600 pixels

Hungary 1 doc.

• Hungary Visa 35x45mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Iceland 1 doc.

• Iceland visa 35x45 mm

India 4 doc.

• India FRRO (Foreigner Registration) 35x35 mm online
• India Visa (2x2 inch, 51x51mm)
• India Visa 190x190 px via VFSglobal.com
• India e-visa for indianvisaonline.gov.in

Indonesia 5 doc.

• Indonesia Visa 2x2 inches (51x51 mm)
• Indonesia Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Indonesia Visa 4x6 cm red background
• Indonesia visa 3x4 cm (30x40 mm) online red background
• Indonesia visa 40x60 mm

Islamic Republic of Iran 1 doc.

• Iran e-visa 600x400 pixels

Iraq 1 doc.

• Iraq visa 5x5 cm (51x51 mm, 2x2 inch)

Ireland 1 doc.

• Ireland Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Israel 2 doc.

• Israel Visa 35x45mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Israel Visa 55x55mm (usually from India)

Italy 1 doc.

• Italy Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Japan 4 doc.

• Japan Visa 2x2 inch (standard visa from the US)
• Japan Visa 45x45mm, head 27 mm
• Japan Visa 45x45mm, head 34 mm
• Japan visa 35x45 mm

Jordan 1 doc.

• Jordan visa 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm)

Kazakhstan 1 doc.

• Kazakhstan Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Kuwait 1 doc.

• Kuwait visa 51x51 mm (5x5 cm, 2x2 inches)

Kyrgyzstan 1 doc.

• Kyrgyzstan visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Lao People's Democratic Republic 3 doc.

• Laos adoption visa 2x2 inch
• Laos visa 3x4 cm
• Laos visa 4x6 cm

Latvia 2 doc.

• Latvia residence 35x45 mm
• Latvia visa 35x45 mm

Lebanon 1 doc.

• Lebanon visa 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm)

Lesotho 1 doc.

• Lesotho e-visa 2x2 inches

Libya 1 doc.

• Libya visa 4x6 cm (40x60 mm)

Liechtenstein 2 doc.

• Liechtenstein residence 35x45 mm
• Liechtenstein visa 35x45 mm

Luxembourg 1 doc.

• Luxembourg visa 35x45 mm

Macao 1 doc.

• Macau Visa 33x48 mm

Madagascar 4 doc.

• Madagascar visa 2x2 inches
• Madagascar visa 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm)
• Madagascar visa 40x40 mm
• Madagascar visa 5x5 cm (50x50 mm)

Malaysia 5 doc.

• Malaysia Visa 35x45 mm blue background
• Malaysia Visa 35x45 mm white background
• Malaysia Visa 35x50 mm blue background
• Malaysia Visa 35x50 mm white background
• Malaysia eVisa online application 35x50 mm

Malta 1 doc.

• Malta visa 35x45 mm

Mauritania 1 doc.

• Mauritania visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Mexico 3 doc.

• Mexico permanent residents visa 31x39mm (3.1x3.9cm)
• Mexico visa 1.5x1.75 inch (1.5 x 1 3/4 inches or 3.8x4.4cm)
• Mexico visa 25x35mm (2.5x3.5cm or 1"x1.2")

Republic of Moldova 1 doc.

• Moldova visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Mongolia 1 doc.

• Mongolia visa 3x4 cm (30x40 mm)

Montenegro 1 doc.

• Montenegro visa 35x45 mm

Morocco 1 doc.

• Morocco visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Mozambique 1 doc.

• Mozambique visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Myanmar 3 doc.

• Myanmar (Burma) Visa 38x46 mm (3.8x4.6 cm)
• Myanmar (Burma) Visa 38x48 mm (3.8x4.8 cm)
• Myanmar visa 2x2 inches (from US)

Namibia 2 doc.

• Namibia visa 37x52mm (3.7x5.2 cm)
• Namibia visa from Europe 35x45mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Nepal 3 doc.

• Nepal online visa 1.5x1.5 inches
• Nepal visa 2x2 inch (51x51 mm)
• Nepal visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Netherlands 1 doc.

• Netherlands Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

New Zealand 3 doc.

• New Zealand NZETA 540x720 px
• New Zealand Visa Offline
• New Zealand Visa online 900x1200 px

Niger 1 doc.

• Niger visa 2x2 inches (from USA)

Nigeria 2 doc.

• Nigeria online visa 200-450 pixels
• Nigeria visa 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm)

Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia 1 doc.

• North Macedonia visa 35x45 mm

Norway 1 doc.

• Norway Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Oman 1 doc.

• Oman visa 4x6 cm (40x60 mm)

Pakistan 2 doc.

• Pakistan visa 2x2 inch (from USA)
• Pakistan visa 35x45 mm

State of Palestine 1 doc.

• Palestine visa 30x40mm (3x4 cm)

Panama 1 doc.

• Panama Visa 2x2 inch

Paraguay 1 doc.

• Paraguay visa 5x5 cm

Peru 2 doc.

• Peru visa 2x2 inch
• Peru visa 35x45 mm

Philippines 2 doc.

• Philippines visa 2x2 inch
• Philippines visa 35x45 mm

Poland 1 doc.

• Poland Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Portugal 3 doc.

• Portugal Visa (in Indonesia and Philippines) 30x40 mm (3x4 cm)
• Portugal Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Portugal residence 35x45 mm

Qatar 1 doc.

• Qatar visa 38x48 mm (3.8x4.8 cm)

Romania 1 doc.

• Romania Visa 30x40 mm (3x4 cm)

Russian Federation 3 doc.

• Russia Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Russia e-visa 450x600 pixels
• Russia visa via VFSGlobal 35x45 mm

Samoa 1 doc.

• Samoa visa 45x35 mm (4.5x3.5 cm)

Saudi Arabia 3 doc.

• Saudi Arabia e-visa online 200x200 px for visitsaudi.com
• Saudi Arabia e-visa online via enjazit.com.sa
• Saudi Arabia visa 2x2 inches (51x51 mm)

Europe 1 doc.

• Schengen Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Serbia 1 doc.

• Serbia Visa 35x45mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Sierra Leone 1 doc.

• Sierra Leone visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Singapore 2 doc.

• Singapore visa offline 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Singapore visa online 400x514 px

Slovakia 1 doc.

• Slovakia Visa 30x35 mm (3x3.5 cm)

Slovenia 1 doc.

• Slovenia visa 35x45 mm

Somalia 1 doc.

• Somalia visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

South Africa 1 doc.

• South Africa Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Republic of Korea 1 doc.

• South Korea Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Spain 2 doc.

• Spain Visa 2x2 inch (US Chicago consulate)
• Spain Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Sri Lanka 1 doc.

• Sri Lanka visa 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm)

Sudan 1 doc.

• Sudan visa 40x50 mm (4x5 cm)

Suriname 2 doc.

• Suriname visa 45x35 mm (1.77x1.37 inch)
• Suriname visa online

Sweden 1 doc.

• Sweden Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Switzerland 1 doc.

• Switzerland Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Syrian Arab Republic 1 doc.

• Syrian visa 40x60 mm (4x6 cm)

Taiwan 1 doc.

• Taiwan Visa and evisa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Tajikistan 1 doc.

• Tajikistan e-visa 5x6 cm (50x60 mm)

United Republic of Tanzania 1 doc.

• Tanzania visa 40x45 mm (4x4.5 cm)

Thailand 6 doc.

• Thailand Visa 2x2 inch (from the US)
• Thailand Visa online 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)
• Thailand certificate of residence 4x6 cm (40x60 mm)
• Thailand visa 132x170 pixel
• Thailand visa 4x6 cm (40x60 mm)
• Thailand visa on arrival 4x6 cm (40x60 mm)

Togo 1 doc.

• Togo visa 4.5x3.5 cm (45x35mm)

Tunisia 1 doc.

• Tunisia visa 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm)

Turkey 1 doc.

• Turkey Visa 50x60 mm (5x6 cm)

Turkmenistan 1 doc.

• Turkmenistan visa 5x6 cm (50x60 mm)

United Arab Emirates 2 doc.

• UAE Visa offline 43x55 mm
• UAE Visa online Emirates.com 300x369 pixels

United Kingdom 1 doc.

• UK Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Ukraine 3 doc.

• Ukraine Visa 3x4 cm (30x40 mm)
• Ukraine Visa online 450x600 px
• Ukraine residence 35x45 mm

Uzbekistan 1 doc.

• Uzbekistan visa 3.5x4.5 cm (35x45 mm)

Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela 1 doc.

• Venezuela visa 3x4 cm

Viet Nam 2 doc.

• Vietnam visa 2x2 inch (5.08x5.08 cm)
• Vietnam visa 40x60 mm (4x6 cm)

Yemen 1 doc.

• Yemen visa 4x6 cm

Zambia 2 doc.

• Zambia visa 2x2 inches (from USA)
• Zambia visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Zimbabwe 1 doc.

• Zimbabwe visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

Visa Photo Rules and Guidelines

Understanding the visa photo rules and guidelines for each country is crucial when applying for any visa. Our guide provides information on dimensions, background color, and resolution, ensuring you have an accurate and compliant visa photo.

General Rules and Guidelines

In this section, we'll discuss general visa photo rules and guidelines that apply across most countries and visa types, such as head positioning, facial expressions, and attire.

Country-Specific Rules

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Visa Photo Specifications by Visa Type

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Tourist Visa Photo Specifications

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Online Visa Photo Services and Digital Visa Photo Requirements

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Zimbabwe Passport Photo Requirements

A passport photo is a vital component of the passport application process, serving as a visual identification tool. When applying for a Zimbabwe passport, following the specific requirements for your passport photo is crucial. Zimbabwe passport photo requirements include the following:

• Background color
• Facial expression and pose
• Clothing and accessories

The size of a Zimbabwean passport photo must measure at 35×45 mm.

Head and Eye-Level Measurements

The height of your head, from the top of your hair to the bottom of your chin, should be 34.5 mm. The eyes should be positioned at eye level and should be visible. Make sure your eyes are open and facing the camera.

The space from the top of the hair to the top of the photo should be 3 mm.

Background Color

The background of your passport photo should be gray ( ) Avoid patterns, shadows, or any distractions in the background. It should have a consistent color throughout.

Facial Expression and Pose Requirements

When taking your Zimbabwe passport photo, it is essential to meet the following requirements for facial expression and pose:

• Facial Expression. Maintain a neutral facial expression with a closed mouth . Avoid smiling, frowning, or any exaggerated expressions. This helps in creating a clear and professional representation of your face.
• Head Position. Ensure that your head is directly facing the camera, with your face fully visible and centered within the frame. Avoid tilting or turning your head, as this may affect the accuracy of the photo.
• Eyes Open and Visible. Keep both eyes open and visible in the photo. Remove glasses unless they are required for medical, and make sure there are no obstructions or glare on the lenses.

Clothing and Accessories

When taking your Zimbabwe passport photo, follow these guidelines for clothing and accessories:

• Everyday Attire. Wear clothing that you would normally wear daily. Avoid uniforms, costumes, or clothing resembling official attire.
• Hat and Head Covering. Generally, hats and head coverings are not allowed. However, if you wear them for religious reasons, submit a signed statement verifying their religious significance. If worn for medical reasons, include a signed doctor’s statement. Ensure that your face is evident, without shadows or coverage.
• Glasses and Headphones. You cannot wear glasses unless for documented medical reasons. Likewise, headphones or wireless devices are not allowed.
• Jewelry and Piercings. Jewelry and facial piercings are permitted as long as they do not hide your face. Permanent tattoos are also acceptable for passport photos.

Photo Quality

Regarding passport photo quality, ensuring that your photo meets the specific standards set by the Zimbabwe passport requirements is crucial. Here are some key aspects to consider:

• Clarity. The photo should be clear and sharp, with all facial features and details easily distinguishable. Avoid any blurriness or fuzziness that may compromise the photo’s quality.
• Focus. The entire photo, especially your face, should be in focus. Make sure no areas of the photo appear blurry or out of focus.
• Color. The passport photo should be in color, accurately representing your natural skin tones and hair color. Avoid black and white or monochrome photos.
• Retouching. Do not alter or retouch your passport photo in any way. This includes removing blemishes, wrinkles, or other imperfections. The photo should present your natural appearance without any enhancements or modifications.
• Lighting. The lighting in the photo should be even, with no harsh shadows or glares on your face. Avoid using flash or excessive lighting that may create unflattering highlights or shadows.
• Recency. The photo must have been taken in the last six months.

Requirements for Children

Zimbabwe passport photo requirements for children are as follows:

• No other person in the photo. Only the child being photographed should be present in the passport photo.
• Positioning. For infants and toddlers who cannot support their heads, lay them on their backs on a plain white or off-white sheet. Ensure no shadows are on their face, especially when taking the photo from above. Alternatively, you can cover a car seat with a plain white or off-white sheet and place your child in the seat for the photo.
• Clear visibility of the child’s face. It is important to ensure the child’s face is clearly visible without obstructions. For infants, it is acceptable if their eyes are not entirely open. However, all other children’s eyes must be open in the photo.
• Size and Quality. The size and quality requirements for passport photos of infants and children are the same as those for adults.

Also read: Passport photo requirements for babies .

Digital Photo for Online Passport Application

When applying for a Zimbabwe passport online, you must submit a digital image that meets specific guidelines:

• Image Format. The acceptable digital image formats are .jpg
• File Size. The image should be a maximum of 240KB in size.
• Lens Resolution. The camera lens should have a resolution of 600DPi.

Note: The background, photo quality, body posture, clothing, and accessories must still adhere to the standard guidelines.

Number of Passport Photos Required

When applying for a Zimbabwe passport, you are required to submit two passport photos . If you are applying online, you need only one passport photo.

Should I Print Out the Photos?

Yes, you should print out the photos for your passport application. The photos must be in good condition without any tears or damage. In the case of online applications, you may not need to print the photos as they can be uploaded digitally.

Medical Exemption

There are a few medical exemptions in the passport photo when applying for a Zimbabwe passport:

• Hat or Head Covering. If you need to wear a hat or head covering for medical or religious reasons, you can do so. However, you must provide a signed statement confirming that the item is part of recognized, traditional religious attire worn continuously in public and a signed doctor’s statement stating that it is used daily for medical purposes.
• Glasses. If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, include a signed note from your doctor with the application to explain the necessity of wearing glasses in the photo.

Do I Need a New Passport Photo if My Appearance Changes?

A new passport photo is only necessary if there has been a significant change in your appearance compared to your current passport. For example:

• Undergone significant facial surgery or experienced facial trauma.
• Added or removed numerous/large facial piercings or tattoos.
• Experienced a significant amount of weight loss or gain.
• Completed a gender transition.

Changes like growing a beard or coloring your hair are not considered significant. Children under 16 do not need to apply for a new passport if their appearance has changed due to the natural aging process.

Visa Photo Requirements

If you are applying for a Zimbabwean visa, you should check the Zimbabwe visa photo requirements

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You may be required to obtain a Visa to enter Zimbabwe depending on your nationality. Please read the details below carefully to understand what you need to know and do.

What are the Zimbabwe Visa Categories?

Zimbabwe has 3 visa categories:

Category A: Countries whose nationals do NOT require a Visa. No action required, you will be granted easy entry at any border post.

Category B: Countries whose nationals are granted a Zimbabwe visa at the port of entry on payment of requisite visa fees. These visas are easiest obtained on your arrival at the Airport or border post.

*Note* We recommend that you do NOT pre-apply online via Zimbabwe evisa website if you are a category B National. The e-visa system is designed for Category C nationals, who HAVE to pre-apply. You do NOT save yourself any time on arrival, in fact it can cost you more time as they need to verify your application. Applying online requires registering an account on the website and then supplying a whole lot of information that you do not need when you are category B. Also E-visa applications often go missing. Same thing applies to overseas companies offering visa services at exorbitant costs. Get your visa on arrival with minimal fuss.

Category C: Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a Zimbabwe visa prior to travelling. You can apply for one through a Zimbabwe High Commission in your home or neighbouring country. Another way is to apply online - click on this link Zimbabwe e-visa for details. Please note that the online system, while convenient, is not always fool proof.

Find out the Category of your country in the tables below.

If you are intending to visit Zambia as well then the Kaza / UniVisa for some nationalities is your most economical choice. Read More

Passport Requirements

All Categories need:-

• Passport valid for a least 6 months from your date of entry. • Return ticket to your country (or enough money to buy one) • Sufficient funds to cover your stay in Zimbabwe • Enough blank pages in your passport to fit the required entry visa.

What are the Zimbabwe Visa Types?

Single Entry visa allows for entry into Zimbabwe one time. Once you exit Zimbabwe, the visa cannot be used again.

Double Entry visa allows for up to two entries into Zimbabwe. Valid up to 90 days from the date of issue. Once you have used it for the two entries and two exits, the visa cannot be used again.

Multiple Entry visas - CANNOT be obtained at the port of entry into Zimbabwe. You may enter Zimbabwe on a single entry visa and then obtain a Multiple Entry Visa from the town office - but this may take up to 7 working days to be issued and in many cases is declined - if you need to enter 3 or 4 times rather buy a single entry and then a double entry visa or two doubles, which is a perfectly accepted by immigration.

How Much are the Visa Fees?

Visitors coming from Category B countries (listed below) can pay the fee for their visa when they arrive at the port of entry, whether it is at the land border or at the airport. We strongly advise visitors who wish to pay on arrival to have cash for their visas, in case the credit card machines are not working due to network problems. Category C nationals who applied for a visa online will pay for the visa during the online application.

Here is the fee structure for Category B - Zimbabwe visas:

What are Zimbabwe Visa Fees for British, Irish, Canadian and Chinese Citizens?

Category C nationals can apply for a single or double entry Zimbabwe visa

Children - Zimbabwe will charge FULL VISA fees for any individual who is required to have a VISA despite their age. This includes infants and children (who were previously being exempted from this).

Do I Need a Zimbabwe Visa?

See below to find out if you will need a visa to go to Zimbabwe. If you plan on travelling to Zambia as well, read this Zambia Visa page.

Visitors from the list below DO NOT require a visa to travel to Zimbabwe

Angola Antigua & Barbuda Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Botswana Cayman Islands Congo (DRC) Cyprus Fiji Ghana Grenada Hong Kong Jamaica Kenya Kiribati Leeward Islands Lesotho Madagascar Malaysia Malawi Maldives Malta Mauritius Montserrat Mozambique Namibia Nauru Samoa Western Seychelles Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa St Kitts & Nevis St Lucia St Vincent & The Grenadines Swaziland Tanzania Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Turk & Caicos Islands Tuvalu Uganda Vanuatu Zambia

Visitors from the list below are granted a Zimbabwe Visa at port of entry on payment of requisite visa fees

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Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a Zimbabwe visa prior to travelling. Now Apply Online . Click on this link eVisa Zimbabwe .

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British and Canadian Passports Holders

British and Canadian passport holders need a Zimbabwe visa to visit Zimbabwe. It is easier and in most cases cheaper to get one at the port of entry.

The current charge for a single entry Zimbabwe visa is US$ 55 and US$ 75 for a Double Entry Zimbabwe visa. The KazaVisa ($50) is in theory no longer available for British and Canadian passport holders as Britons and Canadians don't need a visa to get into Zambia anymore. However, there doesn't seem to be a definitive ruling on this, so you can request one, as it is a cheaper option for you.

If you are entering Zimbabwe 3 times i.e. going to Zambia and Botswana and back to Zimbabwe, then you can ask for a KazaVisa, instead of a buying a double entry and a single entry. Again, there are no guarantees that you will be granted one, but worth the try. Credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) are accepted but always have a cash reserve just in case the card machines are not working.

American and Australian Passport Holders

American and Australian passport holders need a Zimbabwe visa to visit Zimbabwe. It is easier and in most cases cheaper to get one at the port of entry.

The current charge for a single entry Zimbabwe visa is US$ 30 and US$ 45 for a Double Entry Zimbabwe visa. If you are also visiting Zambia, you no longer need a visa for Zambia, so there is no point in buying the KazaVisa ($50) as it is more expensive. However, if you are entering Zimbabwe 3 times i.e. going to Zambia and Botswana and back to Zimbabwe, then you can ask for a KazaVisa. However, there are no guarantees that you will be granted one. Credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) are accepted but always have a cash reserve just in case the card machines are not working.

Where Do I Find My Nearest Zimbabwe Embassy and Consulate?

Australia Embassy Of Zimbabwe 26 Numeralla Street, O'Mally, Canberra, ACT 2606 Tel: +61 2 6286 2281 | +61 2 6286 2303 | +61 2 6286 2700 Fax: +61 2 6290 1680

Austria Embassy Of Zimbabwe Neustift am Walde 91, 1190, Vienna Tel: +43-1-4079236 | +43-1-4079237 Fax: +43-1-4079238

Belgium Embassy of Zimbabwe Square Joséphine Charlotte 11, 1200 Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Brussels Tel: +32 2 762 58 08 Fax: +32 27629605 | +32 27756510

Botswana Embassy Of Zimbabwe Plot 8850, Orapa Close, Government Enclave, Gaborone Tel: +267 314495 Fax: +267 305863

Canada Embassy Of Zimbabwe 332 Somerset St West, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0J9 Tel: +1 613 421 2824 | +1 613 421 1242 | +1 613 421 1239 Fax: +1 613 422 7403

China Embassy of Zimbabwe No. 7, Dong San Jie, San Li Tun, Beijing 100600 Tel: +86 10 65323665 | +86 10 65323665 Fax: +86 10 65325383

Cuba Embassy of Zimbabwe Ave. 3ra. No.1001 e/ 10 y 12, Miramar, Havana Tel: +53 7 242837 | +53 7 273565 | +53 7 2069504 Fax: +53 2 42720

Egypt 7 Mohandes El Galal Street, Mohandessin, Giza, Cairo Tel: +20 2 305 9743 | +20 2 303 0404 Fax: +20 2 3059741  

France Embassy Of Zimbabwe 10 Rue Jacques Bingen, 75008, Paris Tel: +33 1 56 88 16 00 ax: +33 1 56 88 16 09

Germany Embassy of Zimbabwe Kommandantenstrasse 80, 10117 Berlin Tel: +49 30 2062263 Fax: +49 30 20455062

India High Commission Of Zimbabwe 4, Poorvi Marg Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 Tel: +91 11 2611 0430 / 31 | +91 11 2615 4313 | +91 11 2614 4314 Fax: +91 11 2611 4316

Indonesia Embassy Of Zimbabwe Jalan Patra Kunningan VII/15, Jakarta Selatan Tel: +62 21 522 1378 Fax: +62 21 525 0365  

Italy Embassy Of Zimbabwe Via Virgilio, 8, Int. 8, 00193 Roma Tel: +39 06 6830 8282 | +39 06 6830 8273 Fax: +39 06 6830 8324 Consulate General in Milan Viale Abruzzi 91, Milano 20131 Tel: +39 800 90 99 99 Fax: +39 02 49 665 244

Japan Embassy Of Zimbabwe 5-9-10, Shiroganedai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108 0071 Tel: +81 3 3280 0331/2 Fax: +81 3 3280 0466  

Kenya Embassy Of Zimbabwe 111/192 Mumwe Avenue, Runda, P.O. Box 693, Nairobi Tel: +254 20 374 4052 | +254 20 374 6546 Fax: +254 20 374 8079

Malawi Embassy Of Zimbabwe Presidential Way, Area 19, Lilongwe Tel: +265 1 774 988 | +265 1 774 997 | +265 1 774 413 Fax: +265 1 772 382

Malaysia Embassy Of Zimbabwe 124, Jalan Sembilan Taman Ampang Utama 68000 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur Tel: +60 3 4251 6779 | +60 3 4251 6781/2 | +60 3 4251 7346 Fax: +60 3 4251 7252

Mozambique Embassy Of Zimbabwe Ave Machava, Caixa Postal 743, Maputo Tel: +258 21 490 404 | +258 21 488 877 Fax: +258 21 492 293

Consulate Of Zimbabwe 617 Rua Francisco Dechage Almeda, Ponde Gea, P.O. Box 649, Beira Tel: +258 23 327 950 | +258 23 327 942 Fax : +258 23 328 942

Namibia High Commission Of Zimbabwe Cnr Independence Ave and Grimm St, PO Box 23056, Windhoek Tel: +264 61 227738 | +264-61-227204 | +264-61-228137 Fax: +264 61 226859

Portugal Consulate of Zimbabwe Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho No. 56-6-esq., 1700 Lisbon Tel: +351 218 02091 | +351 218 472401 Fax: +351 218 472 400

Russia Embassy Of Zimbabwe Mytnaya Street 3, Office 29-31, Moscow Tel: +7 499 230 1864 | +7 499 230 1932 | +7 499 230 1932 Fax: +7 495 230 1932

Singapore Embassy of Zimbabwe 7500A Beach Road, #13-308 The Plaza 199591 Tel: +656 297 7753/4 Fax: +656 297 7761

South Africa Embassy Of Zimbabwe 798 Mertons, Arcadia 0083, Pretoria Tel: + 27 12 342 5125 Fax: +27 12 342 5126

Consulate of Zimbabwe 13A Boeing Road West, Bedfordview, Johannesburg 2007, P O Box 61736 Tel: +27 11 838 2156/7/8/9 Fax: +27 11 838 5620

Consulate Of Zimbabwe 55 Kuyper St, Zonnebloem 7925, Cape Town 8000, P.O. Box 5561 Tel: +27 21 4614710 Fax: +27 21 4614896

Sweden Embassy of Zimbabwe Herserudsvgen 5A, 7th floor. 181 34 Lidingö Box 3253 103 65 Stockholm Tel: +46 8 765 53 80 Fax: +46 8 21 91 32

Tanzania Embassy Of Zimbabwe 6th Floor New Life House, Sokaine Drive/Ohio St, PO Box 20762, Dar es Salaam Tel: +255 22 260 2930

United Kingdom High Commission Of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe House, 429 The Strand, London WC2R 0SA Tel: +44 20 7836 7755 Fax: +44 20 7379 1167 | +44 20 7836 7755

United States of America Ambassador Of Zimbabwe 1608 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington DC 20009 Tel: +1 202 332 7100 Fax: +1 202 438 9326

Permanent Mission 128 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 980 9511 Fax: +1 212 308 6705

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Zimbabwe Visa for Indians: Visa on Arrival & Requirements

Last Updated : 10 Apr 2024

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Indians planning to visit Zimbabwe need a visa to enter the country. You can get a Zimbabwe visa for Indian.

As an Indian, you can apply for a visa on arrival.

Travellers are not required to obtain a visa before travelling but may pay for and obtain a visa when they enter Zimbabwe.

This guide will help you through the process of getting your Zimbabwe visa without any hassle.

Important Information

— Zimbabwe Visa Type

— Zimbabwe Visa Processing Time

— Zimbabwe Visa Processing Fee

— Zimbabwe Visa Validity

Do Indians Need A Visa For Zimbabwe?

Yes. Indian citizens need to get a visa to enter Zimbabwe. Luckily, Indians and citizens of a few countries can apply for a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe as long as they have valid travel documents. You have to start the application process when you arrive in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Visa Requirements:

To successfully apply for the Zimbabwe visa for Indians, it is imperative to meet specific document requirements. Here is a comprehensive expansion of the essential documents needed for the Zimbabwe visa application:

Valid Passport: Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from the intended entry and 3 blank pages.

Scanned Copy of Passport's Bio-data Page : Provide a clear and well-defined scanned copy of the bio-data page of your valid passport. It is crucial that the scanned copy accurately captures all relevant details for successful processing.

Passport-Size Photograph: Submit a digital passport-size photograph that complies with standard passport photo specifications. The photograph should be recent, high-quality, and meet facial expression, lighting, and positioning criteria.

Proof of Residence: You must provide proof of residence in India.

Accommodation: You must submit proof of your accommodation in Zimbabwe, i.e. hotel bookings, relative house address, etc.

For visitors hosted by a Zimbabwean or resident, they need to include additional documents like

Host Invitation Letter,

Proof of Residence,

Residential Status, e.g., identity card copy or residence permits

Zimbabwe Visa Application:

You can apply for a Zimbabwe Visa on arrival when you reach the country after paying the visa fee. Indians meet the eligibility to get a Zimbabwe on-arrival visa for Indians; you must have valid travel documents. The application process will start when your flight lands in Harare or your car passes through the port of entry.

Through Immigration:

Immigration Declaration Form: Complete the Immigration Declaration Form, which may be provided on the flight or at the port of entry.

Submission at Port of Entry: Upon arrival at the airport or land border, proceed to the designated visa-on-arrival counter.

Payment and Processing: Pay the required visa fee in cash and submit your documents for processing.

Approval and Entry: Once the processing is complete and your payment is verified, you will receive the visa on arrival, allowing entry into Zimbabwe.

Tips to Apply for a Zimbabwe Visa:

Multiple Entry Visas cannot be obtained at the port of entry into Zimbabwe.

You may enter Zimbabwe on a single-entry visa and obtain a Multiple Entry Visa from the town office. Alternatively, you can apply for it from the Zimbabwe Embassy in India.

Getting the multiple entry visa takes 7 working days, so it is advised to apply accordingly.

It is always advised to be insured in case of medical or travel emergencies.

Receive Your Approved Zimbabwe Visa For Indians:

Upon arrival at the airport or border post in Zimbabwe, proceed to the Immigration counter to receive an 'Immigration Declaration Form.' Complete the form and make the visa payment in cash, preferably with the exact change.

An Overview Of The Zimbabwe Visa For Indians

Before we jump into the application process and the requirements, let’s get into the basic information you need about the Zimbabwe visa for Indians.

What is the Zimbabwe visa fee for Indians?

Single Entry - USD 30 / INR 2493

Double Entry - USD 45/ INR 3740

Multiple Entry - USD 55/ 4572

Note: The visa fee in INR is based on the current exchange rate and can change anytime.

What is the Zimbabwe Visa Processing Time?

The Zimbabwe visa processing times for Indians take about 7 working days. But you must apply at least 3 weeks before your travel date in case of delays.

How Long Can I Stay In Zimbabwe?

The Zimbabwe evisa for Indians is valid for 3 months from the issue. And you can stay in the country for a maximum of 90 days, depending on the visa you selected when applying for your eVisa.

You can also apply for an eVisa that is valid for either a single entry or double entries. You must travel to the country during the validity period of 3 months.

Where is Zimbabwe Located?

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa and shares its borders with neighboring countries. South Africa surrounds Zimbabwe to the south, Botswana to the west, Mozambique to the east, and Zambia to the northwest.

Indians can apply for e-visas for all 4 neighboring countries and even for the South African evisa through Atlys .

What are the types of visas available for Indians?

There are several types of visas Indians can apply for. Here is the list of the visas that Indians can get:

A Holiday Visa is issued to Indians entering Zimbabwe temporarily for tourism, sightseeing, visiting family and friends, or other private purposes. This visa can be a single entry or a double entry visa.

Business Visa is issued to Indians travelling to Zimbabwe for business-related purposes. They grant this visa for a period of 30 days, and you can’t extend it.

A Conference Visa is issued to Indians travelling to Zimbabwe to attend a Conference, Seminar, or Workshop. They grant this visa for a period of 30 days, and you can’t extend it.

A student visa is issued to Indians entering the country to pursue their studies at any local school or university.

A transit visa is issued to Indians travelling to another country who will have a brief layover in Zimbabwe when the only reason for entering Zimbabwe is to transit, and you can’t extend it.

Zimbabwe Visa for Indian Rules

Ensure your passport remains valid for at least 6 months from your arrival in Zimbabwe.

The passport must contain a minimum of 2 available blank pages.

Provide evidence of onward or return tickets from the country.

Adequate financial funds to sustain your journey.

Visa fee payment should be made in cash.

The visa fee is the same for adults and children.

Our Commitment to Visa Accuracy:

At Atlys, we care about giving you the right information. We use the Zimbabwe government's details to make sure everything is accurate. Our blog even uses smart technology to make complex stuff easy to understand. We trust official government sources to provide the most recent and reliable guidelines.

Official Sources: https://www.evisa.gov.zw/home

Government rules and fees might change. We recommend checking the official website for the latest info before proceeding with your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Indians can get a Zimbabwe on arrival visa for Indians, but you’ll have to queue and start the application process in Zimbabwe.

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