Zimbabwe visas
Whether you need a visa for Zimbabwe depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Zimbabwe operates a three-category visa system (Category A visitors are visa-exempt, Category B nationals can obtain a visa on arrival or online, and Category C nationals must apply before travelling), alongside separate residence and employment permits for people who want to work, study, invest or settle. All visas and permits are administered by the Department of Immigration, with visitor visas issued through the official eVisa portal at evisa.gov.zw.
Zimbabwean visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Zimbabwe — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.4 visas
- Work visasComing to Zimbabwe to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Zimbabwe — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Zimbabwe.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Zimbabwe as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Zimbabwe long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Zimbabwean visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Zimbabwe — key facts
- Visa authority
- Department of Immigration, Zimbabwe (Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), ISO code ZWG — visa and permit fees are charged in US dollars (USD)
- Time zone
- Central Africa Time (CAT, UTC+2)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.