ZimbabweEgypt

Egypt visa for Zimbabwean citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Zimbabwe

Egypt has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

EgyptZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Egypt

Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Egypt, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Egypt

How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Harare, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens

Palestine admits Zimbabwean citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe

Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Zimbabwe?

The Egyptian embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Egyptian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.