Zimbabwe Visa

Zimbabwe — Visa Overview

About Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is one of Africa's most rewarding and genuinely surprising travel destinations — a country of extraordinary natural beauty, ancient stone ruins, world-class safari parks, and the spectacular Victoria Falls, where the mighty Zambezi River plunges over the greatest curtain of falling water on earth. Despite a complex and challenging recent history, Zimbabwe has emerged as a warm, welcoming, and increasingly confident destination for international visitors — offering some of Africa's most authentic, unhurried, and genuinely immersive wildlife and cultural experiences at remarkably accessible prices.

Victoria Falls — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World — is Zimbabwe's crown jewel, and the Zimbabwean side offers the most dramatic and expansive frontal views of the full width of the waterfall — a curtain of water over a kilometre wide and over 100 metres high, generating a permanent rainbow in the spray and a roar audible from kilometres away. The historic town of Victoria Falls — accessible directly from the falls — is the gateway to an extraordinary range of adventure activities that have made it one of Africa's most celebrated adventure tourism destinations. White water rafting in the Zambezi gorge below the falls — widely regarded as one of the world's finest white water experiences — bungee jumping off the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge · microlight flights over the falls · sunset cruises on the Zambezi · elephant-back safaris · and helicopter flips over the falls — combine to make Victoria Falls an experience of extraordinary variety and exhilaration.

Hwange National Park — Zimbabwe's largest and most celebrated wildlife reserve — supports Africa's largest elephant population alongside outstanding lion · cheetah · wild dog · sable antelope · and extraordinary general game populations across 14,651 square kilometres of pristine Kalahari bushveld. The Matobo Hills National Park — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — enchants with its extraordinary granite kopje landscapes, ancient San rock art sites, and the grave of Cecil John Rhodes on the summit of World's View. Mana Pools National Park — another UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of the Zambezi — offers walking safaris of extraordinary intensity and intimacy in one of Africa's most remote and pristine wilderness areas.

Great Zimbabwe — the medieval dry-stone walled city that gave the country its name and is one of sub-Saharan Africa's most significant and impressive archaeological sites — dates from the 11th to 15th centuries and at its peak housed a population of up to 18,000 people. The Eastern Highlands — bordering Mozambique — offer cool mountain scenery, trout fishing, and extraordinary hiking at Nyanga and Chimanimani. Harare — Zimbabwe's capital — and Bulawayo — its second city — offer engaging museums · vibrant markets · and a warmth of welcome that characterises the Zimbabwean people throughout the country. Zimbabwe is a destination of extraordinary natural beauty · rich history · and genuine warmth — a country that consistently surprises and delights every traveller who takes the time to discover it.

What is a Zimbabwe eVisa?

The Zimbabwe eVisa is a fully digital travel authorisation issued by the Zimbabwe Department of Immigration — applied for entirely online through the official Zimbabwe eVisa portal — evisa.gov.zw — and delivered electronically to the applicant's registered email address as a Letter of Authority upon approval. The approved Letter of Authority must be printed and presented alongside the valid passport at the Zimbabwean port of entry. No embassy visit is required. The Zimbabwe eVisa is available to nationals of approximately 118 countries.

Important — Official Portal Only:
The official Zimbabwe eVisa portal is evisa.gov.zw — operated exclusively by the Zimbabwe Department of Immigration. Rayna Tours submits all Zimbabwe eVisa applications exclusively through this official government portal.

KAZA UniVisa — Zimbabwe & Zambia Combined:
The KAZA UniVisa is a combined single visa valid for both Zimbabwe and Zambia — available online through the official Zimbabwe eVisa portal — evisa.gov.zw — or on arrival at designated Zimbabwe entry ports. Valid for 30 days with unlimited crossings between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Ideal for Victoria Falls visitors wishing to experience both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides of the falls. Available to nationals of eligible countries — Rayna Tours will confirm eligibility at time of enquiry.

Do You Need a Zimbabwe Visa? — UAE, India & KSA

UAE Nationals — eVisa Required:
UAE nationals must apply for the Zimbabwe eVisa online through evisa.gov.zw before travel.

KSA Nationals — eVisa Required:
Saudi Arabian nationals must apply for the Zimbabwe eVisa online through evisa.gov.zw before travel.

Indian Nationals — eVisa Required:
Indian nationals must apply for the Zimbabwe eVisa online through evisa.gov.zw before travel.

Entry Summary — Rayna's Three Markets

Permitted Activities

• Tourism · sightseeing · safari · leisure travel · and wildlife experiences
• Visiting family or friends
• Business meetings · conferences · and trade activities — short term

Not Permitted:

• Paid employment — a separate Zimbabwe work permit required
• Any activity inconsistent with the declared purpose of visit

Important Entry Requirements

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Zimbabwe — with at least 2 blank pages for visa stamp
• Yellow Fever vaccination certificate — mandatory for travellers arriving from or transiting through yellow fever endemic countries
• Return or onward travel ticket — mandatory
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of sufficient funds — USD 50 per day recommended

Processing Time
3 to 7 working days from date of online submission through evisa.gov.zw. Apply at least 2 weeks before travel.

General Disclaimer
All visa decisions rest solely with the Zimbabwe Department of Immigration. Rayna Tours acts as a professional visa assistance provider only. Possession of an approved eVisa does not guarantee entry — final entry is at the sole discretion of Zimbabwean immigration officials at the port of entry.