Zimbabwe
United States
United States visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
The United States requires Zimbabwean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at zw.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Zimbabwe
- Embassy of the United States in Harare
Lorraine Drive 2, Harare
The United States has 1 mission in Zimbabwe, with its embassy in Harare.
US visas issued to citizens of Zimbabwe
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 7,731 | 5,873 |
| Student (F, M) | 1,755 | 2,794 |
| Exchange (J) | 759 | 586 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 373 | 319 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 4,483 | 3,138 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 839 | 774 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 67 | 19 |
| Other | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 16,007 | 13,508 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 39.5% | 37.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 13,508 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Zimbabwe, the 68th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 43%, transit and crew visas 23% and student visas 21%. That is 16% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (16,007).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Zimbabwe received 2,570, 62% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 37.6% for citizens of Zimbabwe in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 39.5%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Zimbabwe anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Zimbabwe.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
United StatesZimbabwe Visa on arrival Zimbabwe visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Zimbabwean citizens can stay in the United States
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Harare, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Canada and Mexico require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
US 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 States?
The United States requires Zimbabwean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in Zimbabwe?
The US embassy in Zimbabwe is in Harare.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
US citizens receive their visa for Zimbabwe at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for the United States 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.