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.
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