For UK nationals travelling to Zimbabwe, you have option to get a via on arrival in Zimbabwe or apply for an electronic e-visa in advance. The visa on arrival can be obtainedupon arrival at Harare or Vic Falls airport and border posts.

Visa on Arrival

If you are a British passport holder, you can secure your Zimbabwe visa at the port of entry after payment of the required visa fees. You can secure a VOA either for tourism or business related purposes (attending conventions, seminars, etc.)

The ports of entry can be either the airport or border post.

In order to get a VOA at the port of entry, you shall need to carry the following documents:

• A passport with a validity of at least 6 months from your date of entry.

• Return ticket to your country (or proof of sufficient funds to purchase one)

• Sufficient funds to cover your stay in Zimbabwe

• Enough blank pages in your passport to stamp the entry visa

When you arrive at the airport, submit all the above documents to the immigration authorities. Carry enough cash along with you because most credit card machines are unreliable when it comes to visa payments.

Once the checks are done and the visa is stamped on your passport, you are free to enter the country. Ensure that you travel with the correct documentation. Else, there are high chances of arrest and deportation.

VOA is mainly offered in two categories, double entry and single entry. The on arrival visa for Zimbabwe cost USD 55 for one entry and USD 70 for two entries visa.

A single entry visa shall allow you to enter Zimbabwe once. After you leave the country, you cannot re-enter its borders.

A double entry visa will allow you to enter and leave the country twice. It has a validity of up to 90 days from the date of issue.

Note: You cannot obtain a multiple entry visa at the ports of entry into Zimbabwe. You need to apply via the Embassy of Zimbabwe in London.

Another way is to enter Zimbabwe on a single entry visa and then apply for a multiple entry visa at the town office. The entire process can take up to seven working days and there is a high probability of it being denied.

The best way out is either get a single entry and a double entry visa or two double entry visas -- depending on the number of times you wish to enter the country. This is an acceptable method by immigration.

E-Visa

You may also apply for an e-visa online before your travel to Zimbabwe.

A holiday visa is issued to UK citizens traveling for tourism, sightseeing, visiting family and friends or other private purposes.

If you are entering Zimbabwe for business related purposes such as consultancy or to offer services, you can apply for a non-renewable business visa -- valid for a stay of 30 days.

A conference visa allows you to attend a conference, seminar or workshop in Zimbabwe. It is valid for 30 days and is non-renewable.

A transit visa is issued to visitors traveling to another country who will have a brief layover in Zimbabwe when the only reason for entering Zimbabwe is to transit. It is non-renewable.

Regular Entry Visa

Although we would not recommend you to lodge a visa application with the Embassy, you can approach this process on the rare occasion that you need to take this step. In such a case, download the visa application form from the embassy website complete it with all your details.

This needs to be submitted with the rest of the documents i.e. Two passport sized photos, the original and copy of your valid passport (bio-data page), and copy of any previous Zimbabwe visa. Ensure that the passport has a validity of at least six months.

Visa Requirements for Children

Previously, infants and children were exempted from requiring a visa to enter Zimbabwe. However, as per the latest regulations, parents are required to pay the full and obtain an entry visa for all individuals despite their age.

Employment Permit

It is illegal to conduct money-generating business activities or to seek employment on an entry visa.

If you engage in volunteering and missionary work that extends the allowed stay of 30 days, it is considered as work. In such cases, you must secure a temporary employment permit.

Therefore, before traveling, check with the Zimbabwe High Commission in London for the exact entry requirements. While in the country, you may also apply to have the granted period renewed and extended if required.

Entry Requirements for Journalism

For any journalism related activities, you must obtain prior accreditation through the Zimbabwean Embassy in London.

If you are a journalist, carrying out media reporting or photography, without showcasing the required accreditation, you may be arrested, fined, detained, or deported. Journalism can include any types of interview, filming or photography.

Hence, use caution while you engage in social media activities such as posting comments, blogging or sharing photographs. As per the Zimbabwe government, any such task that falls into the definition of journalism is illegal without the required permission.

KAZA Univisa

A KAZA Univisa is the best option if you want to travel between Zimbabwe and Zambia and are considering a day trip into Botswana.

You can avail this document at ports of entry such as Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls airports. You can also apply for it at the land borders at Victoria Falls (Zambian border) and Kazungula (Botswana border).

It cost is US $50 and comes with a validity of one month. As long as you remain in Zimbabwe or Zambia, you can cross the border multiple times within this 30 days period.

You can secure a Univisa either at Victoria Falls and you cross over to Zimbabwe at Kariba or Chirundu or vice versa.

Note:A Univisa is not extendable. But you have the option to get a new Univisa, up to a maximum of three every year.

Individuals with Dual Nationality

If you hold a dual nationality, you may not be allowed re-entry into the UK of you had applied for a one-way temporary travel document to travel from the UK to Zimbabwe.

In such as case, if you are stranded in the country, ensure to contact the nearest British consulate. A better deal to get it clarified from the Zimbabwe Embassy in London.

Yellow Fever Certificate Requirements

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers who are above 9 months of age, in case they are travelling from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.

On the other hand, if you have transited for over 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, you will again need to show this certificate.

This is a certificate that arrives with a lifetime validity and hence, it is recommended to keep it handy if you are a frequent traveler.

UK Emergency Travel Documents

You can use UK Emergency Travel Documents (ETDs) as valid travel documents in Zimbabwe. These are accepted at almost all the major ports of entry, provided that they are valid through your period of intended stay.

If your passport has been misplaced or stolen, you may need to show proof in the form of a police report and you are issued an ETD. This is because, often, immigration officials would want to confirm the evidence of entry stamps on departure/exit.