Zimbabwe
Canada
Canada visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Zimbabwe
Canada has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.
Canadian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
CanadaZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Zimbabwe to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Canada
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zimbabwean citizens apply
In Zimbabwe, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Harare, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
The United States requires Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Canada?
Zimbabwean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Zimbabwe?
The Canadian embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.