Visa policy of Zimbabwe
{{short description|Policy on permits required to enter Zimbabwe}}
{{Politics of Zimbabwe|expanded=Foreign}}
Visitors to Zimbabwe must obtain an e-visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.
As of November 2014, Zimbabwe and Zambia also offer a universal tourist visa.[http://allafrica.com/stories/201405150230.html Zambia, Zim to Effect One Visa Regime]
Visa policy map
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Visa exemption
Citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Zimbabwe without a visa for up to 3 months (unless otherwise noted):{{cite web | url=https://zimbabwetourism.net/visas-and-immigration/ | title=Visa not required to have a visa to travel to Zimbabwe}}{{Timatic Visa Policy|country=ZW|access-date=1 April 2017}}
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1 - 6 months for tourism purposes only. 1 month for business purposes.
2 - 30 days
In addition, visa exemption applies to holders of passports issued to residents of the following territories:
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Holders of the following Dutch passports:
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- Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports of any country do not require a visa for up to 3 months.
Visa on arrival
Citizens of the following countries and territories may obtain a visa on arrival:
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In addition, visa on arrival applies to holders of passports issued to residents of the following territories:
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The visa is valid for 30 days (for business and tourist trips). Extension of stay is possible for up to 90 days if the purpose is tourism.
Electronic Visa (e-Visa)
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Foreign citizens, except those eligible for visa exemption and visa on arrival{{cite web |title=PERMITS & VISA REQUIREMENTS |url=https://www.evisa.gov.zw/static/Brochure.pdf |publisher=DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION ZIMBABWE}}, can apply for all types of visas (tourist, business, resident and study visas) online through the Zimbabwe Department of Immigration's e-Visa system. Visa fee can be paid online or on arrival. It takes an average of two working days to obtain an e-Visa. However the period may vary due to a number of factors. The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.{{Cite web |url=https://www.evisa.gov.zw/|title=Zimbabwe eVisa}}
It may be used to enter at one of the following crossings:
Universal visa
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Zimbabwe and Zambia introduced a universal visa on 28 November 2014 called KAZA Visa. This visa can be obtained on arrival and is valid for both countries for visits up to 30 days while remaining within Zambia and Zimbabwe (including day trips to Chobe National Park in Botswana at Kazungula).{{Cite web|url=http://www.theindependent.co.zw/2014/11/21/sadc-uni-visa-takes-shape/|title = Sadc uni-visa takes shape|date = 21 November 2014}} In second phase Namibia, Angola and Botswana are expected to join the project.{{Cite web |url=http://en.starafrica.com/news/zimbabwe-zambia-to-launch-univisa-project-on-november-28.html |title=Zimbabwe, Zambia to launch UNIVISA project on November 28 |access-date=2014-11-10 |archive-date=2016-03-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312215814/http://en.starafrica.com/news/zimbabwe-zambia-to-launch-univisa-project-on-november-28.html |url-status=dead }}[http://ewn.co.za/2014/11/09/Zimbabwe-introducing-a-joint-tourist-visa-with-Zambia Zimbabwe introducing joint tourist visa with Zambia] In third stage three SADC pilot countries are expected to join and in fourth stage all SADC countries are expected to become part of the universal visa project.
The universal visa project was suspended in 2015 due to running out of visa stickers and the expiry of the Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries. The new Memorandum was signed in December 2016, extending the list of eligible countries (including territories) from 40 to 65.{{Cite web | url=http://www.chronicle.co.zw/zim-zambia-revive-kaza-uni-visa/ | title=Zim, Zambia revive Kaza Uni-Visa| date=23 December 2016}} In Zimbabwe it is issued at Kazungula, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Harare International Airport and Victoria Falls Airport border crossings.{{cite web |url=http://www.mukwatravel.com/kaza-uni-visa/ |title=KAZA UNI-VISA – Mukwa Travel and Tours Zambia |website=www.mukwatravel.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170103005521/http://www.mukwatravel.com/kaza-uni-visa/ |archive-date=2017-01-03}}
Eligible countries are:{{cite tweet|number=811506604575232000|user=WeAreWilderness|title=An amazing day! Today Zambia and Zimbabwe relaunch the Kaza Visa via @Love4Africa_Zim |date=21 December 2016}}{{cite web | url=http://www.africareview.com/business-finance/Zimbabwe-and-Zambia-launch-single-tourist-visa/979184-3495978-wqa9nqz/ | url-status=dead| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224141735/http://www.africareview.com/business-finance/Zimbabwe-and-Zambia-launch-single-tourist-visa/979184-3495978-wqa9nqz/ | archive-date = 2016-12-24| title=Zimbabwe and Zambia launch single tourist visa - Africa Review}}{{cite web|url=https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/kaza-univisa/|title=List of countries}}
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See also
{{Wikivoyage|Zimbabwe}}
References
{{reflist|30em}}
{{Visa policy by country}}
{{Visa Requirements}}