Last updated
Zimbabwe sorts passports into categories. The Zimbabwe eVisa FAQ lists the UAE, India and Egypt as visa on arrival, Kenya as no visa, and the Philippines, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Nigeria as visa before travel. We check your category, file the e-visa when it is required and prepare your documents.
Categories for passports common in the UAE
| Passport | Zimbabwe category | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | B | Visa on arrival |
| India | B | Visa on arrival |
| Egypt | B | Visa on arrival |
| Kenya | A | No visa required |
| Philippines | C | Visa before travel |
| Bangladesh | C | Visa before travel |
| Nepal | C | Visa before travel |
| Sri Lanka | C | Visa before travel |
| Nigeria | C | Visa before travel |
Source: Zimbabwe eVisa FAQ, checked . UAE residence does not change the category. We could not read a fee table, so we show no fee, and found no Dubai agency price range.
E-visa timing
- Processing averages seven working days. Apply at least 3 weeks before you fly.
- Single entry is valid 1 month, double entry 3 months and multiple entry 6 months.
- Immigration can change the visa type during processing.
- No refunds for unused or denied applications.
The UK page says most visitors get a visa on arrival, typically 30 days, paid in US dollars in small notes. It also lists the KAZA UNIVISA at USD 50, valid 30 days, for Zambia and Zimbabwe, with day trips to Botswana.
What to bring
- A passport valid 6 months after arrival; the UK asks for 3 blank pages and Canada for 2
- A ticket out of Zimbabwe
- Yellow fever proof if you come from an endemic country
- A cash declaration if you carry USD 10,000 or more. Taking out more than USD 2,000 in cash is prohibited.
Canada rates Zimbabwe exercise a high degree of caution, updated . Journalists need prior accreditation.
Embassy in the UAE
UAE MOFA reported the credentials copy of Zimbabwe's ambassador to the UAE on . A directory lists a consulate in Dubai, but we could not confirm it or its services on an official page.
How it works with us
Message us on WhatsApp or through the form on this page with your passport page and travel dates. An adviser looks up your Zimbabwe category and tells you whether to pay on arrival or apply first. If you apply, you see one total before paying and the team handles the e-visa. We are a private visa service. Zimbabwe decides every application.
A refused e-visa does not bring the government fee back. Before you pay, your adviser writes down which part of our total would be returned in that case, if any.
Official sources
- Zimbabwe eVisa FAQ: categories, timing, refunds
- UK entry requirements, Zimbabwe: visa on arrival, KAZA UNIVISA
- Canada travel advisory, Zimbabwe: stay length and advisory
- UAE MOFA, Zimbabwe ambassador
Pair it with Zambia, Botswana or South Africa. See visas from Dubai and Kenya for UAE residents.
