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Zimbabwe visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Zimbabwe at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 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 Ethiopia
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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.
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Zimbabwe
Ethiopian citizens may stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zimbabwe.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
Ethiopian 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.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Zimbabwean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ethiopia and Zimbabwe.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Zimbabwe at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Zimbabwe?
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia?
Zimbabwean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Zimbabwe visa-free?
No; Ethiopian 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.