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Zimbabwe visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Zimbabwe? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Africa | Continent: Africa

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41Visa-free
54eVisa
103Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Zimbabwe entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 41 can enter Zimbabwe visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 103 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 54 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

144 of 198 passports can travel to Zimbabwe without arranging anything before departure.

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Zimbabwe entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Zimbabwe
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippineseVisa

Zimbabwe visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Zimbabwe.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa1710260
Asia523230
Europe14220
North America101210
Oceania8600
South America01020

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 41
eVisa 54
Visa on arrival 103

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Zimbabwe?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 41 can enter visa-free, 103 can get a visa on arrival and 54 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Zimbabwe without a visa?

41 passports have visa-free access to Zimbabwe, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Kenya, Maldives, Tanzania, Ghana, Mauritius and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Zimbabwe offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 103 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Zimbabwe eVisa online?

54 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Zimbabwe. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 27 can enter Zimbabwe visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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