Zimbabwe visa on arrival for citizens of Japan: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Zimbabwe, and citizens of Japan can obtain it on arrival.
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Our guide to the Zimbabwe visa from Japan
Japanese nationals need a visa for Zimbabwe, available on arrival at entry points or, preferably, as an e-Visa applied for online before departure. The passport must stay valid for at least six months.
Zimbabwe issues a visa to Japanese travellers either on arrival at the border or online through the official portal evisa.gov.zw. Applying for the e-Visa from Japan before the flight helps avoid queues at Harare or Victoria Falls airports. Carry a passport valid for at least six months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Japanese nationals are not visa-exempt for Zimbabwe. Two routes exist: the visa on arrival, issued at the main entry points, and the e-Visa applied for online before departure. The online option is recommended to secure entry.
How much does a visa for Zimbabwe cost from Japan?
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 a passport valid for at least six months, a photo, your itinerary and proof of accommodation. The exact visa fee (single or double entry) is set by the official source: check it there for the current amount. Also confirm whether a yellow-fever certificate is required based on your travel history.
How to apply for a visa for Zimbabwe from Japan
- 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
From Japan, the e-Visa application is made on the official portal evisa.gov.zw: account creation, form, document upload and online payment. If you choose the visa on arrival, it is paid directly at the immigration counter on entry; the prior e-Visa remains more predictable.
Where do you apply for a visa for Zimbabwe from Japan?
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 Japan on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Japan 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 and tips
For the e-Visa, submit several days before departure, as processing time is not guaranteed. Keep both a printed and a digital copy of the approval. At the arrival counter, be ready to pay in the accepted currency and keep your proof of stay to hand.
Before you fly, and at the border
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Common mistakes
The most common pitfalls: using an unofficial intermediary site, confusing single- and double-entry visas if you visit Victoria Falls on the Zambian side, or travelling on a passport with insufficient validity. Check the name entered and health requirements on the official source.
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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
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Price
300 USD
Processing time
21 business days
Official websiteVerified
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
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
2 years (renewable)
Price
500 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for extending your stay in Zimbabwe
- Check current entry requirements before traveling.
- Make sure you have a valid passport and proof of departure.
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