Zimbabwe
China
China visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at zw.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Zimbabwe
- Embassy of China in Harare
No. 58 Golden Stairs Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
Today 08:00–15:00
China has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.
Chinese citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
ChinaZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- 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 Zimbabwe to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in China
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Harare, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Laos, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Myanmar and North Korea require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for China?
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe?
The Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for China 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.