What countries are visa free for Zimbabwe?

As of November 2023, Zimbabwean passport holders can travel visa free to 39 countries and territories:
  • Angola.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Bahamas.
  • Barbados.
  • Belize.
  • Benin.
  • Botswana.
  • British Virgin Islands.




As of 2026, the Zimbabwean passport offers a high-value level of regional mobility, with visa-free or "visa on arrival" access to approximately 94 countries. The primary visa-free destinations are within the SADC and COMESA regions, including South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique, and Mauritius, where Zimbabweans can stay for up to 90 days. Beyond Africa, "visa-free" destinations include Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and several Caribbean nations like Jamaica and Barbados. For many other popular destinations like Kenya or Ethiopia, Zimbabweans can obtain an "e-Visa" or "Visa on Arrival" with minimal paperwork. It is a peer-to-peer essential to remember that while the "visa" is free, you still need to present a passport valid for six months, a return ticket, and proof of sufficient funds. For those looking to explore Europe or North America, a full visa process is still required, but for a high-value "local" holiday, the regional Southern African agreements remain some of the strongest in the world.

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