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Zimbabwe visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwe issues US 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 · Confirm at zimembassydc.org
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 the United States
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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 States 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long US citizens can stay in Zimbabwe
US citizens may stay in Zimbabwe for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Zimbabwe.
How US citizens apply
US 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 US citizens
South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana and Zambia admit US citizens visa-free.
Zimbabwean citizens travelling to the United States
Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe issues US citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can US citizens stay in Zimbabwe?
US 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 States?
Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Zimbabwe visa-free?
No; US 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.