São Tomé and Príncipe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 7 November 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
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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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Zimbabwe
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zimbabwe.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
South Africa and Zambia admit citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Zimbabwean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe receive their visa for Zimbabwe at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Zimbabwe?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Zimbabwean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Zimbabwe visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.