๐ฟ๐ผVisa requirements for Zimbabwe
Who can enter Zimbabwe, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Passport holders from 174 countries can enter Zimbabwe without a visa in advance. 41 have full visa-free access; 133 more can get a visa on arrival or use an electronic travel authorisation. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.
- 41 visa-free
- 133 on arrival
- 0 eTA
- 0 e-visa
- 68 visa required
242 nationalities
Visa-free entry
41 nationalities
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Cyprus
DR Congo
Eswatini
Fiji
Ghana
Grenada
Hong Kong
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
Vanuatu
Zambia
Visa on arrival
133 nationalities
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burundi
Canada
Cape Verde
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaรงao
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Japan
Jersey
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Montserrat
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Helena
San Marino
Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
Senegal
Serbia
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
South Sudan
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tokelau
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City
Venezuela
Visa required in advance
68 nationalities
Afghanistan
ร
land Islands
Bangladesh
Benin
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Colombia
Cรดte dโIvoire
Djibouti
Dominica
Eritrea
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Guadeloupe
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Iraq
Jordan
Kosovo
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Mali
Martinique
Mauritania
Mayotte
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
New Caledonia
Niger
Nigeria
North Korea
Oman
Pakistan
Philippines
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Rรฉunion
Saint Barthรฉlemy
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Syria
Taiwan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tunisia
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Yemen
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has 5 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
- Great Zimbabwe
- Khami
- Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas
- Matobo Hills
- Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls
Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.
Nearby destinations
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Zimbabwe?
It depends on your passport. 174 nationalities can enter Zimbabwe without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.
What is the best time to visit Zimbabwe?
March, April, September, based on Harare's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.
What currency is used in Zimbabwe?
Botswana pula (BWP). 1 USD is approximately 13.69 BWP.
What side of the road does Zimbabwe drive on?
Zimbabwe drives on the left.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Zimbabwe have?
5: Great Zimbabwe, Khami, Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas, Matobo Hills, Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls.
What is the emergency number in Zimbabwe?
993 / 994 / 995 / 999.
What time zone is Zimbabwe in?
Harare (UTC+2).
What is the nearest airport to Harare?
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), about 12 km away.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.