As a tourist to Zimbabwe you are required to obtain a Visa to enter, the type of Visa you need depends on your nationality as detailed below.

Zimbabwe Visa Categories

Zimbabwe has three visa categories that is Category A, Category B and Category C.

Category A

Countries who nationals Do Not require a Visa. No action required, you will be granted easy entry at any border post.

Category B

Countries who nationals are granted a Zimbabwe Visa at the port of entry on payment of requisite visa fees. The visas are easily obtained on your arrival at the Airport or
border post.

Note: we recommend that you do Not pre-apply online via the Zimbabwe Evisa website of you are a category B National. Thee-visa system is designed for Category C nationals, who Have to pre-apply. You do Not safe yourself on arrival. This can cost you more time as they need to verify your application.

Applying online requires registering an account on the website and then supplying a whole lot of information that you do not need when you are Category B. also E-Visa applications often go missing. This also applies to overseas companies offering Visa services at exorbitant costs.
It is greatly recommended to get your Visa on arrival with minimal fuss.

Category C

This is for countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a Zimbabwe Visa prior to traveling, you can apply for one through a Zimbabwe High Commission in your home or neighboring country. You can also apply for it online visa Zimbabwe e-visa – https://www.evisa.gov.zw/
Please Note: while the online system is always convenient, is not always fool proof.

Passport Requirements
All categories in Zimbabwe need the following

  • Passport valid for at 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
Zimbabwe Visa Types?

Single Entry Visa – this allows for entry into Zimbabwe one time, once you exit Zimbabwe the visa the Visa cannot be used once again.

Double Entry Visa – This Visa allows for up to two entries into Zimbabwe, the visa is Valid up to 90 days from the date of issue. Once you have used it for the two entries and two exists, the visa cannot be used again.

Multiple Entry Visas – These 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 and in many cases is decline. If you need to enter 3 or 4 times it is best to buy a single entry and then a double entry visa or two double, which is a perfectly accepted by immigration.

Zimbabwe Visa Fees?

Visitors coming from Category B Countries can pay the fee for the Visa when they arrive at the port of entry, whether it is at the land border or at the airport. We strongly advise visitors who wish to pay on arrival to have cash for their visas, in case the credit card machines are not working due to network problems.
Category C Nationals who applied for a visa online will pay for the Visa during the online
application.
Here is the fee structure for Category B Zimbabwe Visas

Zimbabwe

Note: Category C nationals can apply for a single or double-entry Zimbabwe Visa.
Children: Zimbabwe will charge Full Visa fees for any individual who is required to have a VISA despite their age inclusive of infants and children (who were previously being exempted from paying Visa Fees).

Do I Need a Zimbabwe Visa?

Here is a list to visitors who need a visa to Zimbabwe

British and Canadian Passport Holders

All British and Canadian Passport holders need a Zimbabwe Visa to visit this beautiful country, it is easier and in most cases cheaper to get one at the port of entry. The current Visa fee for a single entry Zimbabwe Visa is US$ 55 and US$ 75 for Double

Entry Zimbabwe Visa. The KazaVisa ($50) is in theory and no longer available for
British and Canadian Passport Holders as Britons and Canadians don’t need a visa to
get into Zambia anymore.
However, there doesn’t seem to be a definitive ruling on this, so you can request one, it
is a cheaper option for you.

If entering Zimbabwe 3 times for example going to Zambia and Botswana and back to
Zimbabwe, then you can ask for a KazaVisa, instead of buying a double entry and a
single entry. There are no guarantees that you will be granted one, but it is worth a try.
Credit cards (MasterCard and Visa) are accepted but always have a cash reserve just in
case the card machines are not working.

American and Australian Passport Holders

American and Australian passport holders need a Zimbabwe Visa to visa Zimbabwe, it is easier and in most cases cheaper to get one at the port of entry. Current fee for a single entry Zimbabwe Visa is US$ 30 and US$ 45 for a Double Entry Zimbabwe Visa.

If you are also visiting Zambia, you no longer need a visa for Zambia,
so there is no point buying the KazaVisa ($50) as it is more expensive. However, if you are entering Zimbabwe 3 times for example going to Zambia and Botswana and back to Zimbabwe, then you can ask for a KazaVisa.
However, there are no guarantees that you will be granted one. Credit Cards
(MasterCard and Visa) are accepted but always have a cash reserve just in case the
card machines are not working.