How Indian passport holders get a visa for Zimbabwe: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — single/double/multiple entry or KAZA Univisa
- Government fee: Single-entry tourist visa USD 30 (~₹2,520). Double entry USD 45. KAZA Univisa USD 50 (covers Zambia too + Botswana day trips). Multiple entry USD 55.
- Processing time: Pre-approval via evisa.gov.zw before travel. Approval letter + QR code emailed; visa stamped on arrival.
- Maximum stay: Single entry 1 month. Double entry 3 months. Multiple entry 6 months. KAZA Univisa 30 days total (Zambia + Zimbabwe).
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 75/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 3 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings or itinerary
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory if arriving from a YF-risk country)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Although technically a 'visa-on-arrival' system, pre-approval via the official evisa.gov.zw portal is now required for Indian citizens. Upload documents, get the approval QR code and letter by email, present on arrival at the airport / border. KAZA Univisa is the best deal for Victoria Falls trips. Zimbabwe e-Visa portal (official, evisa.gov.zw)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Harare (HRE) or Victoria Falls (VFA) for non-Zimbabwean destinations does not require a visa.
How Zimbabwe compares in Africa
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Zimbabwe uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | eVisa — single/double/multiple entry or KAZA Univisa | Single-entry tourist visa USD 30 (~₹2,520). Double entry USD 45. KAZA Univisa USD 50 (covers Zambia too + Botswana day trips). Multiple entry USD 55. | Pre-approval via evisa.gov.zw before travel. Approval letter + QR code emailed; visa stamped on arrival. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Indian citizens are in Category C — must apply for pre-approval via evisa.gov.zw before travel even though visa is stamped on arrival. For Victoria Falls combine with Zambia via KAZA Univisa (USD 50 for both). Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.evisa.gov.zw/faq.html
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Zimbabwe?
eVisa — single/double/multiple entry or KAZA Univisa. Indian citizens are in Category C — must apply for pre-approval via evisa.gov.zw before travel even though visa is stamped on arrival. For Victoria Falls combine with Zambia via KAZA Univisa (USD 50 for both). Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Zimbabwe visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 3 blank pages; Recent passport-size photo; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings or itinerary; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory if arriving from a YF-risk country); Proof of funds
How long does a Zimbabwe visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Pre-approval via evisa.gov.zw before travel. Approval letter + QR code emailed; visa stamped on arrival.. Government fee: Single-entry tourist visa USD 30 (~₹2,520). Double entry USD 45. KAZA Univisa USD 50 (covers Zambia too + Botswana day trips). Multiple entry USD 55.. Maximum stay: Single entry 1 month. Double entry 3 months. Multiple entry 6 months. KAZA Univisa 30 days total (Zambia + Zimbabwe)..
How do Indians apply for a Zimbabwe visa?
Although technically a 'visa-on-arrival' system, pre-approval via the official evisa.gov.zw portal is now required for Indian citizens. Upload documents, get the approval QR code and letter by email, present on arrival at the airport / border. KAZA Univisa is the best deal for Victoria Falls trips. Official source: https://www.evisa.gov.zw/faq.html
Is a Zimbabwe visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 75/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Zimbabwe visa online or on arrival?
Zimbabwe uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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