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Zimbabwe visa for Surinamese citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwe issues Surinamese 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 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
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 Suriname
ZimbabweSuriname Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Suriname 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.
Before travelling from Suriname 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Surinamese citizens can stay in Zimbabwe
Surinamese citizens may stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zimbabwe.
How Surinamese citizens apply
Surinamese 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 Surinamese citizens
Zambia admits Surinamese citizens visa-free. South Africa requires Surinamese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to Suriname
Zimbabwean citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Surinamese citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe issues Surinamese citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Surinamese citizens stay in Zimbabwe?
Surinamese 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 Suriname?
Zimbabwean citizens do not need a visa for Suriname, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.
Can Surinamese citizens enter Zimbabwe visa-free?
No; Surinamese citizens 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.