Visa for the United States from Zimbabwe: 2026 entry rules
According to our sources, tourist entry to the United States is currently refused, suspended or subject to special authorisation for ordinary passport holders from Zimbabwe: check with a consular post before applying or booking.
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Other visa types for United States
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.
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Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
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Temporary Agricultural Worker visa (H-2A)
Work visa
Duration
Up to 1 year (extendable to 3)
Price
205 USD
Processing time
1-3 months
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Treaty Trader / Treaty Investor visa (E-1 / E-2)
Investor visa
Duration
2-5 years (renewable indefinitely)
Price
315 USD
Processing time
2-4 months
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Specialty Occupation visa (H-1B)
Work visa
Duration
3 years (extendable to 6)
Price
205 USD
Processing time
3-6 months (after USCIS petition)
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Seasonal Non-Agricultural Worker visa (H-2B)
Work visa
Duration
Up to 1 year (extendable to 3)
Price
205 USD
Processing time
1-3 months
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Religious Worker visa (R-1)
Consular visa
Duration
2.5 years (extendable to 5)
Price
205 USD
Processing time
2-4 months
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Transit visa (C-1)
Transit visa
Duration
29 days
Price
185 USD
Processing time
2-4 weeks
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Intracompany Transferee visa (L-1)
Work visa
Duration
3-7 years
Price
205 USD
Processing time
3-6 months
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Fiancé(e) of US citizen visa (K-1)
Family reunification
Duration
90 days (then adjust status)
Price
265 USD
Processing time
6-12 months
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Extraordinary Ability visa (O-1)
Work visa
Duration
Up to 3 years
Price
205 USD
Processing time
2-4 months
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SafetyWing travel insurance
Medical costs and repatriation during your stay. If the consulate asks for insurance, check the required amount before buying.
- Medical costs covered up to $250,000
- 180+ countries, United States as an option
- Can be bought once you have left
- Pre-existing conditions not covered
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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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