Zimbabwe
Italy
Italy visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambharare.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
Italy’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Zimbabwe
- Embassy of Italy in Harare
Bartholomew Close 7, Harare
Italy has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.
Italy: visa decisions in Zimbabwe
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,046 | 1,035 | 10 | 1.0% | 70.4% |
| 2024 | 1,244 | 1,219 | 21 | 1.7% | 60.2% |
| 2025 | 1,735 | 1,702 | 33 | 1.9% | 55.4% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Zimbabwe (Harare) received 1,735 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,702. 1.9% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 1.7%. Applications rose by 39% compared with 2024 (1,244).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.4% of the applications lodged in Zimbabwe that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Zimbabwe.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Zimbabwe, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
ItalyZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Before travelling from Zimbabwe to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Italy
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Harare, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Zimbabwean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Italian 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 Italy?
Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Zimbabwe?
The Italian embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Italian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Italy 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.