Zimbabwe visa on arrival for citizens of the Netherlands: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Zimbabwe, and citizens of the Netherlands can obtain it on arrival.
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Our guide to the Zimbabwe visa from the Netherlands
Dutch travellers need a visa for Zimbabwe: it can be obtained on arrival or, preferably, online (e-Visa) before departure. The passport must remain valid for at least six months.
Dutch nationals travelling to Zimbabwe can be issued a visa on arrival at the main entry points, but an e-Visa applied for online beforehand is recommended to avoid queues. The application is made on the official portal before the trip. Have a valid passport and proof of accommodation ready.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Dutch citizens are not visa-exempt for Zimbabwe. A tourist visa is available on arrival at the main airports and border posts, or online via the e-Visa. Depending on your regional itinerary, consider the unified KAZA visa if you combine Zimbabwe and Zambia.
How much does a visa for Zimbabwe cost from the Netherlands?
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
Have a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket, an accommodation booking and sufficient funds ready. The visa fee is not set here and depends on the type (single, double entry or KAZA): check the official rate on the portal. A yellow-fever certificate may be required if you arrive from a risk area.
How to apply for a visa for Zimbabwe from the Netherlands
- 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, submit your application on the official portal evisa.gov.zw: online form, photo, a copy of the passport page and payment by card. The approval received by email should be printed and shown at immigration. Otherwise the visa on arrival is paid at the entry-point counter.
Where do you apply for a visa for Zimbabwe from the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the Netherlands 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
Apply for the e-Visa several days before departure to cover online processing. Keep the confirmation, hotel booking and return ticket, which are often checked on arrival. Make sure the details entered match your passport exactly.
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 government portal: third-party sites imitate the service and charge extra fees. Choosing a single-entry visa when you plan to leave and return (Victoria Falls on the Zambian side) forces you to pay again. Finally, a passport whose validity falls below six months can lead to a refusal.
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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
- Make sure you have enough US dollars to pay for visa and extension fees.
- Regularly check for updates on visa requirements on official websites.
Example: To extend your stay, go to the Zimbabwean immigration department with all required documents.
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
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