Before you travel
Zimbabwe visa requirements.
British, US, Canadian and Australian visitors need a Zimbabwe visa, on arrival or at evisa.gov.zw. Visitors from South Africa, Botswana and Zambia do not.
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Correct at the time of publishing, . Fees and entry rules are subject to change without notice, and many rules depend on the passport you hold. Confirm with the official source listed under each answer, or with your airline, before you travel.
Check the rules for your passport. Requirements differ by nationality, purpose and length of stay.
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Do I need a visa to visit Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe groups nationalities into three categories. Category A, which includes South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi and Kenya, needs no visa. Category B, which includes the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and most of Europe, can get a visa on arrival or apply online at evisa.gov.zw. Category C nationals must obtain a visa before travelling.
All travellers are encouraged to complete the Zimbabwe Entry Declaration Form before travel. E-visas take an average of seven working days, so apply at least three weeks ahead; fees are not refundable.
Fees were correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change without notice.
Sources: Zimbabwe Department of Immigration: category A countries; Zimbabwe Department of Immigration: category B countries; Zimbabwe e-visa portal: frequently asked questions
How much does a Zimbabwean visa cost?
A single-entry visa costs US$30 and a multiple-entry visa US$55. British citizens pay a separate rate online: US$55 for a single entry and US$70 for a double entry. A multiple-entry visa on arrival is only available to UK, US and Canadian nationals.
Visas are valid for one month for a single entry or KAZA UniVisa, three months for a double entry and six months for multiple entries, from the date of issue. The UK government says a visa on arrival is usually granted for 30 days, and advises bringing US dollars in small notes.
Fees were correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change without notice.
Sources: Zimbabwe Department of Immigration: visa fees (modified 12 May 2025); Zimbabwe e-visa portal: frequently asked questions; UK government (FCDO): Zimbabwe entry requirements, for British citizens (updated 15 July 2026)
Can I use the KAZA UniVisa for Zimbabwe?
The KAZA UniVisa costs US$50 and allows multiple entries between Zimbabwe and Zambia for up to 30 days in a 12-month period, including day trips into Botswana through Kazungula. It is sold through Zimbabwe's e-visa portal and issued at Harare and Victoria Falls airports and the Victoria Falls and Kazungula borders; the UK government also lists Bulawayo airport.
Fees were correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change without notice.
Sources: Zambia Department of Immigration: KAZA UniVisa; Zimbabwe e-visa portal: frequently asked questions; UK government (FCDO): Zimbabwe entry requirements, for British citizens (updated 15 July 2026)
What passport validity and blank pages does Zimbabwe require?
The UK government advises a passport valid for six months with three blank pages; the US government advises at least two. Carry three. For children, the US government advises a notarised consent letter from any parent not travelling, and notes that South Africa and Botswana strictly enforce their rules for minors on routes through them.
Sources: UK government (FCDO): Zimbabwe entry requirements, for British citizens (updated 15 July 2026); US Department of State: Zimbabwe travel information, for US citizens (guidance issued 20 August 2026)
When do I need a yellow fever certificate for Zimbabwe?
A yellow fever certificate is required for travellers aged nine months or older arriving from a country with yellow fever risk, or after more than 12 hours in transit at an airport in one.
Source: World Health Organization: country list of vaccination requirements (revised 3 January 2023)
Are there cash or drone rules for visitors to Zimbabwe?
Cash of US$10,000 or more should be declared on arrival, and the UK government says it is illegal to leave Zimbabwe with more than US$2,000 in cash. Drones need written permission from the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe before travel, or they are confiscated at customs.
Fees were correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change without notice.
Sources: UK government (FCDO): Zimbabwe entry requirements, for British citizens (updated 15 July 2026); US Department of State: Zimbabwe travel information, for US citizens (guidance issued 20 August 2026)
Where this sits in planning a trip
Entry requirements are the traveller’s responsibility, but they shape an itinerary — a routing through a third country can change what is needed, and documents for children can take weeks to obtain. Famous Africa raises them early when planning rather than leaving them to the week before departure.