Zimbabwe
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Zimbabwean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Zimbabwe
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.
British citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
United KingdomZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Harare, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Ireland requires Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
British citizens receive their visa for Zimbabwe at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Zimbabwean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Zimbabwe?
The British embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
British citizens receive their visa for Zimbabwe at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.