United Arab Emirates
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of 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
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 the United Arab Emirates
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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 the United Arab Emirates 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Zimbabwe
Emirati citizens may stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zimbabwe.
How Emirati citizens apply
Emirati 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 Emirati citizens
South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Zambia admit Emirati citizens visa-free.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Zimbabwe?
Emirati 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 the United Arab Emirates?
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Emirati citizens enter Zimbabwe visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.