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Zimbabwe passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Zimbabwe passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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36Visa-free
38eVisa
23Visa on arrival
101Visa required

Zimbabwe passport at a glance

With a Zimbabwe passport you can enter 36 destinations visa-free and 23 with a visa on arrival, so 59 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 38 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 101 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Zimbabwe

Do Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Zimbabwe passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Zimbabwe passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa18101312
Asia671721
Europe00243
North America82310
Oceania3326
South America1119

Longest visa-free stays

Where Zimbabwe passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 36
eVisa 38
Visa on arrival 23
Visa required 101

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Zimbabwe passport holders visit without a visa?

Zimbabwe passport holders can visit 36 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Philippines, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Adding the 23 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 59 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Zimbabwe passport holders?

23 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Zimbabwe passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Senegal, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau, Bangladesh and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Zimbabwe passport holders travel with an eVisa?

38 destinations let Zimbabwe passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar, Oman and others.

Do Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Zimbabwe passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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