🇮🇳 Indian passport → Zimbabwe
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Indian travelers benefit from Commonwealth ties in East and Southern Africa — Kenya, Mauritius and the EAC region are particularly accessible.
Yes — apply for an e-visa online before flying to Zimbabwe.
Apply online before you fly. Approval typically takes a few working days. Print and carry the approval letter. Indian passport holders are 'Category C' — apply for an e-visa or embassy visa before travel.
- Stay length
- 30 days
- Cost
- USD 60 single / USD 75 multiple
- Processing
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- Official e-visa portal
What else you need
Common entry requirements that catch travelers out — verify each before you fly.
What to know about Zimbabwe. Most travelers get a visa on arrival at Vic Falls airport, Harare or land borders. Carry crisp, post-2009 USD notes — damaged or older bills are routinely refused. KAZA Univisa is accepted at major ports.
Notes for Indian travelers
Currency tip
You’ll likely pay Zimbabwe visa fees in USD or local currency, not INR. Bring clean, post-2009 USD notes in mixed denominations — they’re the most useful currency for visas on arrival and border fees across Africa.
Health prep
Required if arriving from a yellow fever country Check the latest CDC/UK government travel health advice for Zimbabwe before you fly — recommended vaccinations and antimalarial guidance change.
FAQ
- Do Indian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
- Yes. Indian passport holders need a e-visa for Zimbabwe. Indian passport holders are 'Category C' — apply for an e-visa or embassy visa before travel.
- How much does a Zimbabwe visa cost for Indian citizens?
- USD 60 single / USD 75 multiple. Apply at https://www.evisa.gov.zw.
- How long can Indian citizens stay in Zimbabwe?
- 30 days is the standard tourist entry. Extensions are usually possible through the destination's immigration office; some countries allow border-hop renewals.
- Can Indian citizens get a Zimbabwe visa on arrival?
- Usually no — apply for the e-visa online before travel. Some countries do offer visa-on-arrival as a backup.
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