Zimbabwe visa on arrival for citizens of Ireland: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Zimbabwe, and citizens of Ireland can obtain it on arrival.
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Our guide to the Zimbabwe visa from Ireland
Yes, Irish travellers need a visa for Zimbabwe. A visa on arrival is possible, but the e-Visa applied for in advance on evisa.gov.zw is recommended to avoid queues.
Irish nationals heading to Victoria Falls or Hwange National Park can obtain their tourist visa on arrival at the airport, or apply online before departure via the official portal evisa.gov.zw. Confirm the exact fee and validity directly on that portal before you pay.
Do you need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Yes. Irish citizens must obtain a tourist visa for Zimbabwe. There are two routes: the visa on arrival, issued at the main entry points, and the e-Visa, applied for online before travel. The e-Visa is recommended so you arrive with an already-approved file and reduce waiting at the border.
How much does a visa for Zimbabwe cost from Ireland?
The official fee for a visa for Zimbabwe is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Zimbabwe really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Zimbabwe?
The exact list for Zimbabwe is not published in a source we can verify. Every short-stay tourist application is nonetheless built on the same core:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Compliant passport photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
Treat this as the common core, not the official list, confirm it with the consular authorities of Zimbabwe before you apply.
Documents and fees
Prepare an Irish passport valid for at least six months with blank pages, an address of accommodation, a return ticket and sufficient funds. For the e-Visa, a photo and the passport page are uploaded online. The visa amount is not confirmed in this guide: check the current fee on evisa.gov.zw and the payment method accepted on arrival.
How to apply for a visa for Zimbabwe from Ireland
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
How and where to apply
For the e-Visa, the application is made online from Ireland on the official portal evisa.gov.zw: you create an account, upload documents and pay the fee. For the visa on arrival, it is issued at airport immigration counters (Harare, Victoria Falls) and approved land borders. If you plan to visit neighbouring Zambia, check the KAZA UniVisa with the official source.
Where do you apply for a visa for Zimbabwe from Ireland?
A visa on arrival for Zimbabwe is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
You live in Ireland on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Ireland but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Zimbabwe take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Processing time and practical tips
The e-Visa processing time is not fixed: submit the application several working days before the flight. For visa on arrival, be ready to pay in the accepted method and keep your accommodation confirmation to hand. Check the spelling of your name and your passport number, which are linked to your visa at the border.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Use only the official portal evisa.gov.zw: intermediary sites overcharge for the service. Do not assume the visa on arrival will be simpler: queues can be long and payment must be made in the required method. Finally, a passport valid for less than six months or without a blank page can lead to refusal, including at boarding in Ireland.
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Other visa types for Zimbabwe
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Zimbabwe eVisa: official portal
- Zimbabwe Department of Immigration
- Department of Foreign Affairs Ireland: travel advice
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
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Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
300 USD
Processing time
21 business days
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Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
7 days
Processing time
48 hours
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Price
100–200 USD
Processing time
14 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
5 business days
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Work visa
Work visa
Duration
2 years (renewable)
Price
500 USD
Processing time
30 business days
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