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Zimbabwe visa for Bulgarian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

Zimbabwe issues Bulgarian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Zimbabwe visa?

All visa types for Zimbabwe

For the visa on arrival, Zimbabwe’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30, and applications are made on evisa.gov.zw. Processing time, as Zimbabwe states it: Issued at the port of entry.

Zimbabwean citizens travelling to Bulgaria

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Travel advice for Zimbabwe

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Bulgaria to Zimbabwe, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Zimbabwe at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 June 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Zimbabwe (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Zimbabwe (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Bulgarian citizens can stay in Zimbabwe

Bulgarian citizens may stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zimbabwe.

How Bulgarian citizens apply

Bulgarian citizens receive the visa for Zimbabwe at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Zimbabwe’s neighbours for Bulgarian citizens

South Africa, Botswana and Zambia admit Bulgarian citizens visa-free.

Zimbabwean citizens travelling to Bulgaria

Bulgaria requires Zimbabwean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe issues Bulgarian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

How long can Bulgarian citizens stay in Zimbabwe?

Bulgarian citizens can stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.

How much does the Zimbabwe visa on arrival cost?

Zimbabwe’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the visa on arrival. Processing time: Issued at the port of entry.

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

Bulgaria requires Zimbabwean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Bulgarian citizens enter Zimbabwe visa-free?

No; Bulgarian citizens need a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.