Note: To apply for a visa, all visitors must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months past the proposed departure date from Zimbabwe. Travellers must also hold return tickets or sufficient funds to pay for their return ticket as well as funds to sustain them during their stay. Do remember, a visa does not assure you entry into the country.
Visas
Visas must be obtained by all foreign nationals visiting Zimbabwe unless one of the following applies:
You plan to only transit in the country for 6 hours and will catch the same or a connecting flight to a third country after that. During this time, you will not be allowed to leave the transit lounge of the airport and must have valid documents and confirmed reservations for your onward journey.
If you are a national of one of the countries listed below, then you can apply for a visa upon arrival in Zimbabwe: UK, USA, Switzerland, Spain, Sweden, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands, Malta, Luxembourg, Italy, Ireland, Greece, Germany, France, Finland, Denmark, Cyprus, Canada, Belgium, Austria and Australia.
This visa will allow you to stay for up to 90 days in the country, but you must possess tickets and documents for your onward or return journey and adequate funds to support you during your visit.
Yellow fever vaccination update for guests travelling from Zambia to South Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revised the Yellow Fever vaccination recommendations for Africa. The South African Department of Health has subsequently issued a statement that all travellers from Zambia to South Africa, and travellers that have recently visited Zambia, will now require proof of yellow fever vaccination.
All in-transit passengers between the two destinations, irrespective of the time period in transit, will also require proof of yellow fever vaccination.
Types of Visa and Cost
The cost of your visa to Zimbabwe depends on your nationality as well as where you get your visa from. For instance, a British national will have to pay £40 for a single entry visa and £50 for a double entry visa if obtained at an embassy in their country. If the same visas are obtained on arrival at the port of entry, then they would cost £35 and £45, respectively. Please ensure if you plan to obtain your visa on arrival at the port of entry that you bring cash only, no credit card facilities are available at port of entry. You should also ensure you have the correct currency and exact amount where possible, as exchange rates and change are variable.
Validity
All visas are valid for up to six months from the date of issue.