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Visitors to Zimbabwe must obtain a visa from one of the Zimbabwean diplomatic missions or online, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or are eligible for visa on arrival. [1] As of November 2014 Zimbabwe and Zambia also offer a universal tourist visa. [2]
Citizens of the following 41(+4) countries and territories can visit Zimbabwe without a visa for up to 3 months, unless otherwise specified. [3]
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of any country do not require a visa.
In early 2018 it was announced that Zimbabwe plans to significantly expand its visa-free regime. [4]
Citizens of the following 102(+2) countries and territories can obtain a visa on arrival:
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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.
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 Map of entry points with e-Visa facility |
Foreign nationals, except those eligible for visa exemption and visa on arrival, 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 three months from the date of issue. [5]
It may be used to enter at one of the following crossings:
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| Map of entry points where universal KAZA visa can be obtained |
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). [6] In second phase Namibia, Angola and Botswana are expected to join the project. [7] [8] 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. [9] In Zimbabwe it is issued at Kazungula, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Harare International Airport and Victoria Falls Airport border crossings. [10]
Eligible countries are: [11] [12]
Nationals of Bangladesh and Pakistan require a visa at all times, including for transit. [1] Nationals of all other countries may transit through any International Airports of Zimbabwe up to 6 hours on the same calendar day.
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Visitors to Kyrgyzstan must obtain a visa in advance online or from one of the Kyrgyzstan diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for a visa upon arrival. Despite proposals to abolish the visa-free regime, the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan vowed to retain the current policy in December 2015.
The Government of Namibia allows citizens of specific countries and territories to travel to Namibia for tourism, visiting friends and relatives as well as official purposes for three months with an ordinary, diplomatic and service passports without having to obtain a visa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
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The visa policy of Jordan deals with the requirements which a foreign national wishing to enter Jordan must meet to be permitted to travel to, enter and remain in the country.
Visitors to India must obtain a visa unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries. Nationals of certain countries may obtain a visa on arrival or an e-Visa online, while others must obtain a visa from an Indian diplomatic mission.
Visitors to Zambia must obtain a visa from one of the Zambian diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for visa on arrival. Visitors may alternatively obtain an electronic visa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months. As of November 2014, Zambia and Zimbabwe also offer a universal visa.
A foreign national wishing to enter Papua New Guinea must obtain a visa in one of the PNG diplomatic missions, unless they are a citizen of one of the countries eligible for visa on arrival or eVisa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visitors to Angola must obtain either a visa in advance from one of the Angolan diplomatic missions or a pre-visa online, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Visitors to Botswana require a visa unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries.
Most visitors to Mozambique can obtain a visa for Mozambique, either on arrival or from one of the Mozambican diplomatic missions around the world in advance, unless they are a national of one of the visa-exempt countries.
Visa requirements for European Union citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other countries placed on citizens of the European Union. They differ among countries. The European Union has achieved full reciprocity with certain countries.
Visitors to Egypt must obtain a visa from one of the Egyptian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries that are eligible for visa on arrival. Visitors must hold passports that are valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival to Egypt.
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Cook Islands residents.
Gibraltar residents.
Puerto Rico residents.
