How do I get a visa for Zimbabwe from UK?

Most visitors apply for a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. Take enough US dollars with you in small notes to pay for your visa – see information on visa fees from the Zimbabwean Embassy. You can also apply for an e-visa before you travel. It is no longer possible to get a visa from the Zimbabwean Embassy in London.



For British passport holders in 2026, the most efficient way to get a visa for Zimbabwe is either on arrival or through the official eVisa portal. Zimbabwe classifies UK citizens as "Category B," meaning you can simply fly to Harare or Victoria Falls and pay for your visa at the immigration desk. A single-entry tourist visa typically costs $30 USD, while a double-entry costs $45 USD (it is highly recommended to bring exact cash in USD). If you prefer to have your paperwork settled in advance, you can apply online via the Zimbabwe Department of Immigration website; the process usually takes 48 to 72 hours, and you will receive a "Visa Authorization Letter" to present upon arrival. For those planning to visit both Zimbabwe and Zambia, the KAZA UniVisa is the best value at $50 USD, allowing multiple crossings between the two countries for 30 days. You should ensure your passport has at least six months' validity and at least two blank pages before you travel to ensure a smooth entry at the border.

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Yes, all travelers need a visa for entry to Zimbabwe. Visas are issued on arrival (VoA) at the respective point of entry and vary in length depending on the need of the traveler. All travelers must obtain visas at the port of entry as currently there is not an option of obtaining a visa through the Zimbabwean Embassy.

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You need a passport, visa, return ticket, and adequate funds to cover your intended stay in order to enter Zimbabwe. If you are traveling to Zimbabwe for tourism, business, or transit, you may obtain a visa at the airports or other border ports-of-entry.

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Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and for travellers having transited for more than 12 hours through an airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

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The e-Visa is valid for three months from the date of issue. Visa on arrival: citizens of the eligible nationalities (see above) can complete these formalities upon arrival at Harare International Airport. The visa on arrival is valid for either 30 days (for visits on business) or 3 months (for touristic visits).

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The importation of any currency into Zimbabwe by travellers is not restricted. This implies that any person can bring in any amount of currency into Zimbabwe. However, all travellers are encouraged to complete a Customs Declaration Form (Form 47) and declare the currency in their possession at the time of entry.

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Victoria Falls is generally a safe place to visit and is separate from Zimbabwe in a political sense, due to the country relying on it for its tourism. Social and political unrest is therefore kept at bay, roads are maintained, cash is usually accessible (check with us first), and the town is kept clean.

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CDC recommends that travelers going to Zimbabwe take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

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