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Zimbabwe visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwe issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Zimbabwe visa?
Visa on arrival (ordinary, double and KAZA UNIVISA on arrival)
Key facts
- Fee
- US$30
- Processing time
- Issued at the port of entry
Zimbabwe’s visa on arrival costs US$30 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is evisa.gov.zw. Processing time, as Zimbabwe states it: Issued at the port of entry.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to China
ZimbabweChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Zimbabwe
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.
Chinese citizens planning a trip to Zimbabwe can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Zimbabwe
Chinese citizens may stay in Zimbabwe for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zimbabwe.
How Chinese citizens apply
Chinese 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 Chinese citizens
Mozambique and Zambia admit Chinese citizens visa-free.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to China
Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe issues Chinese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Zimbabwe?
Chinese citizens can stay in Zimbabwe for up to 30 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 China?
Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Can Chinese citizens enter Zimbabwe visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.