Zimbabwe Visa Cost
Adelaida Frodge
You will be required to create an account and France Visas will guide you through the application process. Once you have filled in the application form online, print the document and bring it on the day of your appointment along with other supporting documents (see details listed below)
Once you have checked whether you need a visa, you can fill in the application online on the portal. You will be required to create an account and France-visas will guide you at every stage of the process.
The application form and the required documents are similar to the ones required for Schengen short-stay visas (please cross out "for Schengen Visa" in the title and write the name of the country for which the visa is requested).
An appointment at the French Embassy is compulsory to submit your application. Members of the public are advised that appointment bookings are now made exclusively online via the following link (and no longer by e-mail): -de-france-au-zimbabwe/appointment?name=VisaThe visa section is open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm.
A general election is scheduled to take place on 23 August 2023 in Zimbabwe. Irish citizens are advised to exercise caution and avoid any political gatherings or demonstrations. These can be unpredictable and may turn violent.
Irish citizens require a visa to enter Zimbabwe. Please be advised that the Embassy of Zimbabwe in London has stopped issuing all types of visas at the Embassy. Irish passport holders are now required to obtain visas at the Port of Entry upon arrival in Zimbabwe.
A valid passport is required for travel to Zimbabwe and Irish passports should have a minimum validity of 6 months from your intended date of departure from Zimbabwe. Passport cards cannot be used. Your passport must have at least two blank pages and must not be damaged in any way. If your passport fails on either count, it will be not be accepted by the Zimbabwean authorities.
As there is no Irish Embassy in Zimbabwe, we are limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. However, if you need assistance, you can contact the Irish Embassy in South Africa.
The situation on the ground in Zimbabwe is calm and there are no reported tensions in tourist destinations such as Victoria Falls. However, the political and economic environment remains unpredictable and the situation could deteriorate quite quickly.
Zimbabwe is currently experiencing electricity shortages resulting in extended periods without power. During blackouts, you should exercise a high degree of caution when driving as traffic lights may not be operational. Water rationing is being experienced in certain parts of the country. Contact your tour operator or hotel for latest updates.
The incidence of armed car-jacking has increased in major towns in recent years. Thefts and smash-and-grab robberies from vehicles are increasingly common. Keep your vehicle doors locked and windows closed, and exercise a high degree of caution when travelling, particularly at night and at filling stations.
Opportunistic theft, especially of visible jewellery, handbags, etc, is common and passports are at particular risk. You should take care with baggage in public places, and at reception desks when checking in/out of hotels. Particular care should be taken at Harare International Airport where there have been a number of such thefts.
Serious traffic accidents are common and traffic lights are increasingly out of order. Roads are poorly maintained and often have deep potholes. Driving at night is particularly dangerous. Parked unlit vehicles, pedestrians and other road users are difficult to see because street lighting is poor. Outside the towns, wildlife and livestock often stray across roads.
Remember, the local laws apply to you as a visitor and it is your responsibility to follow them. Be sensitive to local customs, traditions and practices as your behaviour may be seen as improper, hostile or may even be illegal.
Always carry your identity documentation or a copy of your passport. You are not allowed to hold a Zimbabwean and a foreign passport at the same time, and you may be prosecuted if you are found to have both.
Before travelling, the Department strongly recommends that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains and legal costs. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.
Malaria is prevalent in most parts of the country, particularly in low lying border areas including the Zambezi Valley, Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park in the low lying parts of the Eastern Highlands and the Vumba, around Mutare. Before travelling, get up-to-date medical advice as to whether you will need anti-malarial medication. When you arrive, avoid being bitten by mosquitoes by using bed nets and repellents, and wearing closed shoes, long sleeves and trousers.
The level of HIV and AIDS infection in Zimbabwe is very high. You should exercise caution if engaging in activities that expose you to possible infection. If you suspect that you have been exposed to possible infection, seek immediate medical attention.
Other water-borne, food-borne and infectious diseases (including hepatitis, tuberculosis, measles, typhoid and rabies) are prevalent in Zimbabwe, with more serious outbreaks occurring from time to time. Use good personal hygiene practices and take all necessary precautions; avoid raw and undercooked food.
Please be advised that the Embassy of Zimbabwe in London has stopped issuing all types of visas at the Embassy. Irish passport holders are now required to obtain visas at the Port of Entry upon arrival in Zimbabwe.
Note that the border posts of many countries, immigration will often give you EXACTLY the number of days you request rather than a set time frame (i.e. 30, 60 or 90 days). To avoid any issues with underestimating the number of days you need in destination, we recommend rounding up to the nearest number of weeks required. Always check the dates and number of days given before you leave the border post to avoid any issues on exiting the country.
Citizens of certain countries are required to obtain visas well in advance of travel for Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe & Namibia. Please note that some visas can take up to 3 months to be processed. Please consider this when booking, and note that it is your responsibility to check before the final confirmation.
Information about Covid travel regulations and about travelling with minors (children under 18 years of age) is included for each country. Do note that regulations differ from country to country so it is essential to ensure you have the correct documentation. Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required to enter only if travellers have been to a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or in transit for 12 hours or longer.
With the exception of nationals from Ghana, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, nationals of Commonwealth countries do not require a visa prior to travel. Where applicable, visitors can obtain a Tourist Visa for Botswana on arrival at any Port of Entry.
For current Covid travel requirements into Botswana and Southern Africa, please read through the Covid travel information page. Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required to enter only if travellers have been to a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or in transit for 12 hours or longer.
As of 2016, Botswana enacted regulations regarding children under the age of 18, travelling through the country, either alone or with parents/guardians. In simple form, the rules state the following:
For current Covid travel requirements into Namibia and Southern Africa, please read through the Covid travel information page. Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required to enter only if travellers have been to a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or in transit for 12 hours or longer.
For nationals of countries that do not have a Visa-Exemption Agreement with Namibia, visas can be purchased on arrival at any Port of Entry. Therefore, nationals of the following countries MUST PURCHASE a visa on arrival:
For current Covid travel requirements into Zambia and Southern Africa, please read through the Covid travel information page. Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required to enter only if travellers have been to a country with risk of yellow fever transmission or in transit for 12 hours or longer.
Tourists from the following countries are eligible to obtain the Kaza Univisa though note that this is subject to availability. Note that the Kaza Univsa is only issued if or when the traveller requires a visa to enter that country. As such, the Kaza Univisa is typically only issued upon arrival to Zimbabwe.
If you have not paid for your Tourist Visa for Zambia prior to arrival, either online or at a Zambian Diplomatic Mission Abroad, you will be required to pay for the visa on arrival at the port of entry.
Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (Lusaka), Harry Mwanga International Airport / Livingstone Airport (Livingstone), and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (Ndola) all have credit card facilities where you may use MasterCard, Visa, Maestro and American Express cards to pay for your Zambia visa. There is a small service fee when paying with a card (currently 1.1%). Since there is a possibility that the card services may be out of operation, consider bringing an amount equivalent to your visa fee in US Dollars.
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