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For visitors wishing to make two entries into Zimbabwe within the validity period, e.g. for a trip that crosses into a neighbouring country and returns.

Two entries permitted within 3-month validity. Available as e-visa online or visa on arrival for Category B countries. Standard fee USD 45. Nationality-specific fee: UK/British nationals pay USD 70 online. Fee schedule confirmed at zimimmigration.gov.zw/?page_id=6958; evisa.gov.zw/faq.html no longer publicly lists fees as of June 2026.

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For urgent travel to Zimbabwe where normal processing timelines cannot be met.

Emergency online visa at USD 100, confirmed on zimimmigration.gov.zw/?page_id=6958 fee schedule (re-verified June 2026). Eligibility criteria, max stay duration, and processing time not stated on the official fee page. Available only online via evisa.gov.zw.

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For visitors requiring multiple entries into Zimbabwe over the validity period.

Fee updated to USD 55 per zimimmigration.gov.zw/?page_id=6958 (re-verified June 2026). Previous record showed USD 160 - that figure was sourced from zimembassydc.org and evisa.gov.zw FAQ (when it still listed fees). evisa.gov.zw FAQ no longer publicly lists fees. validity_days set to null pending official re-confirmation; previous entries showed 6 months (evisa.gov.zw) or 12 months (zimembassydc.org); zimimmigration fees page does not state validity period.

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For visitors travelling to Zimbabwe for leisure, tourism, or holiday purposes. Valid for a single entry.

Available as e-visa (Category B and C countries) or visa on arrival (Category B countries only). Standard fee USD 30 (ordinary). Nationality-specific fees apply: UK/British nationals pay USD 55 online; Chinese nationals pay USD 60 online. Category A nationals do not require a visa. Fee schedule confirmed at zimimmigration.gov.zw/?page_id=6958; evisa.gov.zw/faq.html no longer publicly lists fees as of June 2026.

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For foreign nationals travelling to Zimbabwe for business-related activities such as meetings, negotiations, and seminars, without entering the local workforce.

Business visa does not permit the holder to take up employment in Zimbabwe. Category B nationals may obtain on arrival; Category C nationals must apply via evisa.gov.zw in advance. Same fee structure as the holiday visa applies (USD 30 single, USD 45 double, USD 160 multiple entry).

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For foreign nationals passing through Zimbabwe to a third destination, without intending to remain in the country.

Transit visa allows passage through Zimbabwe only; the holder may not stay. Specific fee and maximum transit duration were not stated on the official zimimmigration.gov.zw page at time of research. Available via e-visa portal or on arrival depending on nationality.

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For foreign nationals who are spouses of Zimbabwean citizens or permanent residents, allowing lawful residence in Zimbabwe.

For foreign spouses of Zimbabwean citizens or residents. Statutory non-refundable fee USD 500 plus USD 300 per dependant; extension USD 300 (+USD 300/dependant); permanent-residence track USD 500 (+USD 300/dependant) (confirmed on zimimmigration.gov.zw/?page_id=6980 Permits page and requirements page ?p=7343, re-verified July 2026). Requires an application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration, support letter from the local spouse, marriage certificate, guarantor's proof of accommodation and funds, police clearance (max 6 months old), and radiological certificate. Applications via epermits.zimimmigration.gov.zw.

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For foreign nationals attending school (primary or secondary level) at an institution in Zimbabwe.

Covers pre-tertiary (primary/secondary) school attendance and is listed separately from the Student Permit. Statutory non-refundable fee USD 100; extension USD 100 (confirmed on zimimmigration.gov.zw/?page_id=6980 Permits page and requirements page ?p=7272, re-verified July 2026). Requires acceptance from the school, Ministry of Education clearance, and (for minors) a local guardian affidavit. Applications via epermits.zimimmigration.gov.zw.

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For foreign nationals enrolled at an accredited educational institution in Zimbabwe for formal study.

For students accepted into a higher/tertiary programme at a Zimbabwean institution. Statutory non-refundable fee USD 200 plus USD 300 per dependant; extension same (confirmed on zimimmigration.gov.zw/?page_id=6980 Permits page and requirements page ?p=7277, re-verified July 2026). Requires completed I.F.5 form, acceptance letter from the institution, Ministry of Education clearance, passport bio-data page, police clearance, and radiological certificate. Applications via epermits.zimimmigration.gov.zw.

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For foreign nationals coming to work full-time as a Minister of Religion or church worker for a local congregation in Zimbabwe.

Religious-worker permit for foreign nationals employed full-time as a Minister of Religion or church worker at the request of the leadership of a local congregation. Applicant must have worked at least one year as a religious worker OR have been ordained as a Minister of Religion following ministerial training; the sponsoring church organisation must take full responsibility for the maintenance of the worker and dependants (and their return to country of domicile) without recourse to public funds. A dedicated requirements page existed on the former Department of Immigration site (zimimmigration.gov.zw/index.php/permits/missionary-permit) which now returns HTTP 404 following the site's migration to WordPress; the current Permits overview page (?page_id=6980) lists five permit types and does not separately itemise this one. The permit remains a recognised category applied for via the e-permits portal. Fee not confirmed on a current official page.

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Allows skilled foreign nationals to work in Zimbabwe for a specific employer where no suitable local candidate is available.

Non-refundable application fee of USD 500; USD 300 per dependent. Requires 15 documents including IF5 form, employment contract, notarised academic and professional certificates, police clearance (max 6 months old), medical radiological certificate, company incorporation documents, and proof that the role was advertised locally. Renewals require a letter to the Chief Director of Immigration. Applied for via the e-permits portal at epermits.zimimmigration.gov.zw.

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For foreign nationals attending conferences, seminars, workshops, or professional events in Zimbabwe.

Conferencing visa is specifically for attendance at official events. Holder may not take up employment. Available via e-visa portal or on arrival depending on nationality category.

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For foreign nationals who invest in Zimbabwe's economy, granting lawful residence tied to their ongoing investment.

Issued for 12 months, renewable annually. Non-refundable application fee of USD 500; USD 300 per dependent. Required documents include IF5 form, project proposal, police clearance (max 6 months old), medical radiological certificate, banking history, and proof of funds. The minimum investment threshold is not stated on the official page at time of research - previously cited figures (USD 100,000 or USD 1,000,000) could not be confirmed from the official source. Applications via epermits.zimimmigration.gov.zw.

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A joint visa permitting entry into both Zimbabwe and Zambia (and day visits to Botswana via the Kazungula border post) within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area.

KAZA UNIVISA is jointly issued by Zimbabwe and Zambia. It allows multiple entries across the KAZA conservation area. Fee is USD 50 (not listed on the zimimmigration fees page; fee retained from previous evisa.gov.zw source). Available as e-visa via evisa.gov.zw or on arrival at designated border posts. Only available to eligible nationalities (not all nationalities qualify for KAZA).

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For foreign nationals who have satisfied the residency requirements and wish to permanently reside in Zimbabwe.

Fee confirmed on the official Department of Immigration fee schedule (zimimmigration.gov.zw/?page_id=6958, re-verified 2026-07-17): USD 500 for non-investor applicants; USD 1,000 for investor-track applicants (permanent residence following the investor route). Previously the fee shown was unconfirmed/null; the fee page is now explicit on this two-tier structure. Eligibility criteria and minimum qualifying residency period are still not published on the accessible official pages. Applications via epermits.zimimmigration.gov.zw. Category corrected from 'other' to 'residence' for more accurate classification.