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Zimbabwe Visa Requirements

If you are staying for less than six months, you can enter Zimbabwe with a minimum of formalities.

A Visa to enter Zimbabwe is required by several nationalities, please read the full details listed below.

There are 3 categories:

Category A: Countries whose nationals do NOT require a Visa. No action required, you will be granted easy entry at any border post.

Category B: Countries whose nationals are granted a Zimbabwe visa at port of entry on payment of requisite visa fees. These visas are easiest obtained on your arrival at the Airport or border post. If you get them done via an agency in your home country they will often cost you quite a bit more and be a lot more hassle.

Category C: Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a Zimbabwe visa prior to travelling. Unfortunately this is a bit of a pain, but you have to apply through an agency or the Zimbabwe High Commission in your home country.

Find out the Category of your country in the tables below.

All Categories need:-

• Passport valid for a least 6 months from your date of entry.
• Return ticket to your country (or enough money to buy one)
• Sufficient funds to cover your stay in Zimbabwe.
• Enough blank pages in your passport to fit the required entry visa.

If you have purchased a single entry visa upon arrival and then decide to leave Zimbabwe, even for a few hours, you will need to buy another visa to re-enter Zimbabwe. In this instance you should buy a double entry visa upon arrival, it works out cheaper.

NB - Multiple Entry Visas - cannot be obtained at the port of entry into Zimbabwe.  You may enter Zimbabwe on a single entry visa and then obtain a Multiple Entry Visa from the town office - but this may take up to 7 working days to be issued.

Alternatively a multiple entry visa can be obtained from the Zimbabwe Embassy in your country prior to departure for Zimbabwe.

Children - As of June 2012 - Zimbabwe will now be charging FULL VISA fees for any individual who is required to have a VISA despite their age. This includes infants and children who were previously being exempted from this. This has been imposed with immediate effect.

South Africa - gratis (FREE) visas issued at point of entry

Canadian Passport holders can ONLY get a Single entry Zimbabwe Visa at the port of Entry. Cost is US$75

Category C nationals can only get a single entry Zimbabwe visa

British Passports Holders

You need a Zimbabwe visa to visit Zimbabwe. This can be obtained from the Zimbabwe Embassy in London or on arrival in Zimbabwe.  To be honest it is easier and in most cases cheaper just to get one at the port of entry.

The current charge for a single entry Zimbabwe visa issued on arrival is US$ 55 and US$ 70 for a Double Entry Zimbabwe visa, although this could change at any stage. If you have not obtained a Zimbabwe visa before travelling, you should bring enough cash with you to pay for your visa on arrival - (no credit/debit cards or cheques).

Visitors are currently being given entry permission for anything up to 90 days but you are strongly advised to check that the number of days given at the port of entry covers your intended period of stay, although you can apply to have this period renewed and extended if required.

USA Passport Holders

You need a Zimbabwe visa to visit Zimbabwe, this can be obtained from the Zimbabwe Embassy in the United States or on arrival in Zimbabwe.  To be honest it is easier and in most cases cheaper just to get one at the port of entry.

The current charge for a single entry Zimbabwe visa issued on arrival is US$ 30 and US$ 45 for a Double Entry Zimbabwe visa, although this could change at any stage. If you have not obtained a Zimbabwe visa before travelling, you should bring enough cash with you to pay for your visa on arrival - (no credit/debit cards or cheques).

Click here for contact details of the Zimbabwe Embassy or Consulate in your country.

Zambia Visa Requirements

Your passport should be valid for a minimum of six months and have at least two blank pages. Zambia does not recognise dual nationality. So it is important to be able to produce a passport bearing the exit stamp from the country from which you have travelled.

The following countries do not require a visa into Zambia

If you are not a citizen of these countries, you will be required to obtain a visa for entry into Zambia.

There have been changes recently to the Zambian visa charges, these have not been well publicized and some sites have not yet updated their information. As of the date at the top of the page, The Zambian Home Affairs Department states the current visa costs are:

All Nationalities including British and US Nationals- USD 50 Single Entry, USD 80 Double / Multiple Entry,  valid for 3 months

Day Tripper visa USD 20 applies to all nationalities who are touring Zambia for a period not more than 24 hours (One day)

Transit visas are only needed when an individual is travelling through for a limited period of time.  These visas are only valid for 7 days.  The fee for a transit visa is the same as a single entry visa.
 

Nationalities that previously did not require a visa to enter Zambia, still do not need to purchase one (Irish, South African etc), but it is always advisable to contact your local Zambian consulate or embassy to confirm this is the case, before your departure.

**Note: These costs are subject to change without notice.

Business and diplomatic visa regulations differ to holiday visas please refer to the Zambian Immigration Website  for more details on these and any other issues.

British Passport Holders

British passport holders require a visa to enter Zambia these can be obtained from the Zambian High Commission in the United Kingdom or at the port of entry.

It is important to carry the exact amount with you, as change may not be available.

Current rates are USD 50 Single Entry, USD 80 Double / Multiple Entry,  valid for 3 months

American Passport Holders

American passport holders require a visa to enter Zambia these can be obtained from the Zambian Embassy in the United States or at the port of entry.

It is important to carry the exact amount with you, as change may not be available.

Current rates are USD 50 Single Entry, USD 80 Double / Multiple Entry,  valid for 3 months

Click here for contact details of the Zambian Embassy or Consulate in your country.

Zimbabwe Embassies and Consulates Overseas

Zambian Diplomatic Missions abroad

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