Republic of Zimbabwe · short term business
Holiday Visa
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Visitor visa for leisure or holiday travel to Zimbabwe.
- Processing time
- Apply through the official eVisa platform or the instructed Zimbabwe immigration channel for the applicant nationality.
- Government fees
- The fees page lists ordinary single-entry visa fees and other visa fee categories in USD. Confirm the current tariff before filing.
- Typical duration
- One-entry or two-entry holiday visas are described as valid for 30 up to 90 days.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Department of Immigration describes the Holiday Visa as a visa for people visiting Zimbabwe for leisure or holiday purposes. The visa overview says a visa for one entry or two entries is valid for 30 up to 90 days. The holiday requirements page lists a passport photo, passport bio-data page scan, proof of residence, destination address, host invitation letter if staying with a resident, and host proof of residence or ID.
Additional sources
Primary source
Visas - Department of Immigration Zimbabwe ↗ · Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
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Primary source
Zimbabwe eVisa platform ↗ · Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
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Primary source
Fees - Department of Immigration Zimbabwe ↗ · Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The purpose is leisure or holiday travel to Zimbabwe.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The applicant provides passport photo, passport bio-data page scan and proof of residence.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The applicant provides a destination address in Zimbabwe.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓If staying with a resident, the applicant provides the host invitation letter and host proof of residence or ID.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Common blockers
- !The purpose is business, conference, employment, study or residence rather than holiday travel.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- !No destination address or host evidence where the applicant is staying with a resident.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- !The applicant uses visitor entry for work or residence activity.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport photo and passport bio-data page scan.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Proof of residence and destination address.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Host invitation letter if staying with a resident.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Host proof of residence or ID where host accommodation is used.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm whether the traveller needs a visa and whether the holiday route matches the purpose of stay.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the passport, residence, destination and host documents listed by the Department.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the official eVisa or immigration channel.
After approval
Keep the stay within the holiday visa purpose and validity.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Holiday Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Holiday Visa.
Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Zimbabwe Holiday Visa for?+
The Department says it is for people who want to visit Zimbabwe for leisure or holiday purposes.
What extra evidence is needed when staying with a resident?+
The Department lists a host invitation letter and the host proof of residence or ID.
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