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Zimbabwe visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwe issues Rwandan 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?
Visa on arrival (ordinary, double and KAZA UNIVISA on arrival)
Key facts
- Fee
- US$30
- Processing time
- Issued at the port of entry
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 Rwanda
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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.
For a trip from Rwanda to Zimbabwe, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Zimbabwe
Rwandan citizens may stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zimbabwe.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Rwandan 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 Rwandan citizens
South Africa requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to Rwanda
Zimbabwean citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe issues Rwandan citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Zimbabwe?
Rwandan 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 Rwanda?
Zimbabwean citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Zimbabwe visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.