Travelling from Zimbabwe

Services for travellers from Zimbabwe

Use Zimbabwe as your default country to check Category A, B or C handling, documents and outbound routes.

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Apply early for eVisa

Zimbabwe eVisa guidance says average processing is 7 working days and advises applying at least 3 weeks before travel.

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Services and information for Zimbabwe

Use these country services before choosing a destination or starting an application.

  • Visit visas from Zimbabwe

    Travellers are grouped into Category A, B or C. Check the eVisa or Immigration category list before travel.

    Available 240 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Study abroad from Zimbabwe

    Student permits need acceptance, education clearance, passport data, photos, accommodation, police and medical evidence.

    Limited 127 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Work and immigration from Zimbabwe

    Temporary Employment Permit applications need employment forms, contract, qualifications, police clearance and company documents.

    Limited 389 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Documents for travellers from Zimbabwe

    Foreign documents may need notarisation. Zimbabwe documents may need certification by a Commissioner of Oaths.

    Available 1366 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Fees and processing times from Zimbabwe

    Immigration publishes official visa and permit fees. eVisa guidance says apply well before travel.

    Available 1366 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Guidance and support from Zimbabwe

    Use the eVisa FAQ, Immigration contact page and ePermits portal.

    Available 1366 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Apply and track from Zimbabwe

    Apply or pre-fill declarations through eVisa. Apply for permits through ePermits.

    Available 1366 matching routes Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Zimbabwe to South Africa

    Zimbabwe to South Africa is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

  • Zimbabwe to Botswana

    Zimbabwe to Botswana is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist

  • Zimbabwe to Zambia

    Zimbabwe to Zambia is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist and Work / Immigration

  • Zimbabwe to Mozambique

    Zimbabwe to Mozambique is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, and Diplomatic

  • Zimbabwe to Malawi

    Zimbabwe to Malawi is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Work / Immigration, and Business

  • Zimbabwe to United Arab Emirates

    Zimbabwe to United Arab Emirates is prioritised for route coverage, document guidance and application handoff.

    0 published policies Tourist, Student, Work / Immigration, Transit, Business, Medical, Diplomatic, and Journalist

Document and evidence guidance

Passport from Zimbabwe

Most routes need a passport with spare pages and validity beyond the planned stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Bank statements and funds from Zimbabwe

Use recent statements that show account holder name, dates, balances and regular activity.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Visa photos from Zimbabwe

Follow the destination country's photo size, background and biometric rules.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Accommodation and invitation from Zimbabwe

Hotel bookings, host invitations or address evidence should cover the intended stay.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Police clearance and civil documents from Zimbabwe

Long-stay, study, work and family routes may need police, birth, marriage or translated records.

Accepted formats: Follow the destination authority's published format. Upload clear colour scans where an online form is used.

Common issues: Name mismatches, expired documents, cropped scans, unexplained deposits and missing translations commonly delay applications.

Country-specific document notes for Zimbabwe

Seed Category A, B and C rules from official Immigration or eVisa pages. Holiday and business routes commonly need passport photo, passport biodata, proof of residence and purpose evidence. Employment and residence permits often require certification or notarisation.

Accepted formats: Follow the official source for each route. Use certified translation or notarisation when the destination asks for it.

Common issues: Missing source documents, unclear translations, expired records and unsupported fee evidence can delay applications.

Guidance and support for Zimbabwe

  • Start with your default country

    Keep Zimbabwe as your default country to see local document, payment and support guidance. Checking another destination should not change that default.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Visit visas

    Travellers are grouped into Category A, B or C. Check the eVisa or Immigration category list before travel.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Study abroad

    Student permits need acceptance, education clearance, passport data, photos, accommodation, police and medical evidence.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Use official routes first

    Visa rules can change with little notice. Check the destination government, embassy or official visa-centre page before booking travel.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Prepare evidence early

    Bank statements, employment letters, student documents, sponsor evidence and civil records often take longer than the form itself.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Work and immigration

    Temporary Employment Permit applications need employment forms, contract, qualifications, police clearance and company documents.

    Reviewed: June 24, 2026

Official resources and support

  • Department of Immigration Zimbabwe

    Main official immigration site for visas, categories, permits and fees.

    Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Zimbabwe eVisa FAQ

    Visa options, processing, validity and category lists.

    Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Zimbabwe visa fees

    Official fee table for visa and permit services.

    Payment · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Zimbabwe ePermits

    Online residence permit application portal.

    Official resource · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

  • Zimbabwe Immigration contact

    Head office address, telephone numbers and customer care email.

    Support · Reviewed: June 24, 2026

Coverage and freshness

Published policies
1366
Countries covered
195
Categories
Tourist (240), Student (127), Work / Immigration (389), Transit (105), Business (206), Medical (100), Diplomatic (101), and Journalist (98)
Fees and processing
1349 fees, 1288 processing timelines
Last reviewed
June 25, 2026