Visa policy of Zimbabwe
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Visitors to Zimbabwe must obtain a visa from one of the Zimbabwean diplomatic missions or online, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or are eligible for visa on arrival.[1] As of November 2014 Zimbabwe and Zambia also offer a universal tourist visa.[2]
Visa policy map
Visa exemption
Citizens of the following 41(+4) countries and territories can visit Zimbabwe without a visa for up to 3 months, unless otherwise specified. [3]
Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of any country do not require a visa for up to 3 months.
In early 2018 it was announced that Zimbabwe plans to significantly expand its visa-free regime.[4]
Visa on arrival
Citizens of the following 102(+2) countries and territories can obtain a visa on arrival:
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The visa is valid for 30 days ( for business and tourist trips). Extension of stay is possible for up to 90 days if the purpose is tourism.
Electronic Visa (e-Visa)
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 Map of entry points with e-Visa facility |
Foreign nationals, except those eligible for visa exemption and visa on arrival, can apply for all types of visas (tourist, business, resident and study visas) online through the Zimbabwe Department of Immigration's e-Visa system. Visa fee can be paid online or on arrival. It takes an average of two working days to obtain an e-Visa. However the period may vary due to a number of factors. The e-Visa is valid for three months from the date of issue.[5]
It may be used to enter at one of the following crossings:
- Beitbridge
- Harare International Airport
- Chirundu
- Plumtree
- Forbes - Mutare
- Nyamapanda
- Kariba
- Victoria Falls
- Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport
Universal visa
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| Map of entry points where universal KAZA visa can be obtained |
Zimbabwe and Zambia introduced a universal visa on 28 November 2014 called KAZA Visa. This visa can be obtained on arrival and is valid for both countries for visits up to 30 days while remaining within Zambia and Zimbabwe (including day trips to Chobe National Park in Botswana at Kazungula).[6] In second phase Namibia, Angola and Botswana are expected to join the project.[7][8] In third stage three SADC pilot countries are expected to join and in fourth stage all SADC countries are expected to become part of the universal visa project.
The universal visa project was suspended in 2015 due to running out of visa stickers and the expiry of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries. The new Memorandum was signed in December 2016, extending the list of eligible countries (including territories) from 40 to 65.[9] In Zimbabwe it is issued at Kazungula, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Harare International Airport and Victoria Falls Airport border crossings.[10]
Eligible countries are:[11][12]
Transit
Nationals of Bangladesh and Pakistan require a visa at all times, including for transit.[1] Nationals of all other countries may transit through any International Airports of Zimbabwe up to 6 hours on the same calendar day.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
- ^ Zambia, Zim to Effect One Visa Regime
- ^ "visa not required to have a visa to travel to Zimbabwe".
- ^ "Zimbabwe to become a visa free destination". khulumaafrika.com. Archived from the original on 2018-01-14.
- ^ "Zimbabwe eVisa".
- ^ "Sadc uni-visa takes shape". 21 November 2014.
- ^ "Zimbabwe, Zambia to launch UNIVISA project on November 28". Archived from the original on 2016-03-12. Retrieved 2014-11-10.
- ^ Zimbabwe introducing joint tourist visa with Zambia
- ^ "Zim, Zambia revive Kaza Uni-Visa".
- ^ "KAZA UNI-VISA – Mukwa Travel and Tours Zambia". www.mukwatravel.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-03.
- ^ @WeAreWilderness (21 December 2016). "An amazing day! Today Zambia and Zimbabwe relaunch the Kaza Visa via @Love4Africa_Zim" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Zimbabwe and Zambia launch single tourist visa - Africa Review". Archived from the original on 2016-12-24.
- ^ Including French overseas departments and territories residents.
- ^ Including
Cook Islands residents.
- ^ Including
Gibraltar residents.
- ^ Including
Puerto Rico residents.
