ZIMBABWE VISA REGIME 

CATEGORY A (Countries whose nationals do not  require a Visa to enter  Zimbabwe)

CATEGORY B (Countries whose nationals are granted visas at the port of entry on payment of the requisite Visa fee)

            CATEGORY C (Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a Visa prior to travelling to Zimbabwe)

Note Well (N.B)

 Since not all countries on the globe could be included on the Visa regime schedules, countries not appearing on any of the 3 tables above  

 are automatically considered to fall in Visa Category C ( i.e  - Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a visa prior to

 travelling to Zimbabwe)                         

VISA APPLICATION FEES  (1)

The following table applies to Angola, Britain, Canada and China only and are basedon reciprocity

VISA APPLICATION FEES  (2)

The following table applies to all other countries

ZIMBABWE VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following are the documentary requirements for a Zimbabwe Visa application :

1. Valid Passport ( valid for at least 6 months
   

2. Passport size Photos X 2

3. Copy of Passport (Bio Data page)

4. Copy of any previous Zimbabwe Visa

5. Completed Visa Application

6. Invitation Letter from Host (bill)

7. Proof of accommodation and proof of residence from host  - i.e utility bills e.g water/rates bill, electricity bill, phone bill

8. Proof of residential status in country of residence

1. Supporting letter from host (on company letterhead)

2. Zimbabwe Investment Authority (ZIA) certificate

3. CR14 Form (List of company directors in accordance with Sections 187 & 330 of Zimbabwe Company’s Act Chapter 224:03, Section 27 of Regulations)

4. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) returns

5. Current Bank Statement

6. Requirements 1-5, & 8 of Holiday Visitors (as stated above)

VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Category B

Visitor arrives at Port of Entry (i.e Border Post or Airport), presents valid travel document, return ticket and/or proof of means (money to sustain him/herself and be able to leave Zimbabwe), pays the requisite Visa fee and is issued with a Visa on the spot.                                  

Category C

Prospective visitors who fall in this category may obtain a Visa using any of the 2 methods outlined below.

1.          Prospective visitor applies to nearest Zimbabwean Embassy, presenting the following :

·      valid travel document

·      photocopies of passport (bio data pages)

·      2 passport size photos

·      Invitation/supporting letter from host company/organization where applicable

·      Application fee

(Cost of external application is inclusive of processing and handling fees, which vary from Embassy to Embassy and from Mission to Mission) 

2.          Where there is no Zimbabwean Embassy or Embassy is too far away, or prospective visitor   cannot visit Embassy for one reason or another, the following applies :

2.1       Holiday Visit

·         Prospective visitor sends same set of documents as outlined in (1) above, to host/contact/friend/relative in Zimbabwe.

·         Host makes application to Department of Immigration Control on behalf of prospective visitor, presenting  the same documents as outlined in (1) above.

·         Host must present proof of accommodation, i.e his/her lease agreement or utility bills OR hotel/lodge booking in the name of prospective visitor.

·         Department of Immigration Control then issues the relevant application form to host who then completes the form and submits it and pays the requisite Visa Fees on behalf of the prospective visitor.

·         Processing of Visa then begins. After Visa is approved, issued and affixed in travel document, host collects travel document from Immigration and sends back to prospective visitor, who must then travel to Zimbabwe within the specified period of validity of the Visa.

1.2         Business Visit

·         Host company/organization applies to Department of Immigration Control (on official letterhead), confirming having invited prospective visitor/s.

·         Small companies/organisations may be asked to produce Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) returns, or Registration details (CR14), or Zimbabwe Investment Authority (ZIA) Certificate, and current Bank Statement, as proof of existence.

·         The letter to Department of Immigration Control should clearly state name/s of invited visitor/s and nationality, citing reasons for proposed visit.

·         Host company/organization should attach the same set of documents as outlined in (1) above, and indicating date of intended entry and the Port of Entry that the prospective visitor/s will use.

·         Department of Immigration Control issues a “Landing Visa”, forwards it to the intended Port of Entry, and informs host organisation of the fact, in writing. (The letter allows the  prospective visitor/s to proceed to travel to Zimbabwe and pay for “Landing Visa” at Point of Entry, as in Category B above).

·         Host company/organisation then sends photocopy or scanned copy of the letter to prospective visitor who, upon receipt of the letter, may proceed to travel to Zimbabwe. (The letter facilitates prospective visitor’s acceptance by airlines and transit through other countries en route to Zimbabwe)

·         Visitor arrives at intended port of entry bearing the copyof the letter from Department of Immigration Control

·         A representative of  the host company/organization must travel to intended Port of Entry on intended  date, with original letter from Department of Immigration Control (for verification purposes).

• Immigration Officer at Port of Entry, verifies the two, then issues the “Landing Visa” on the spot

• “Landing Visa” costs US$100 and is only issued on request from host company/organisation, which may opt to pay the Visa Fee on behalf of the visitor.