Filipinos need a visa BEFORE arrival in Zimbabwe. The good news is you can easily apply for it online. In 3 to 5 days, you will receive your visa approval notice, which you should print and present to the Immigration of Zimbabwe upon your arrival.
Zimbabwe Border from Zambia, Victoria Falls
How to apply for Zimbabwe Tourist Visa online:
1. Go to the E-visa application page
2. Register for an account
3. Once registered and logged in, click START NOW to begin your application. Note that your application is saved as you enter the details. If you exit, you can continue by opening the My application page by logging in with your registered username and password
4. The first page will ask you the following:
Passport Number
Nationality
Purpose of visit
5. In the succeeding pages, answer the standard questions about yourself and purpose of travel
6. You must also know your intended port of entry from the following list:
- Beitbridge
- Bulawayo Airport
- Chirundu
- Forbes
- Harare Itl
- Kazungula
- Kariba
- Nyamapanda
- Plum Tree
- Falls Airport
7. Make sure you have the following ready as you will be asked to upload these in your application:
Required:
Passport Scan (biodata – valid for at least 6 months)
Passport Photo
Letter of Invitation from the host in Zimbabwe/ Copy of Accommodation Booking (which you can book from booking.com and cancel for free after)
Recommended to strengthen your application:
Copy of any previous Zimbabwe Visa (if any)
Proof of residence from the host (if available)
Bank Statement (if any)
Proof of residential Status in the country of origin. This can be your Birth
Certificate, Driver’s License, or anything similar
8. After submitting your application, you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application along with your application reference number, which you will use later on to download your visa approval
9. In a few days, you will receive another email stating that that the processing of your application has been completed. You can then log in at www.evisa.gov.zw and download the response to your application from the My Applications menu.
10. Print the visa approval letter and present it to the immigration of Zimbabwe upon your arrival. Make sure that you have at least One Blank page in your passport. The corresponding visa fee will also be paid in dollars upon your arrival.
Visa Fee
30 USD – single entry valid for 3 months from the date of issue
45 USD- double-entry valid for 3 months from the date of issue
55 USD- multiple entries (to be supported by a letter)
Good luck! You can read my blog on crossing the border to Mozambique from Zimbabwe if you’re continuing. Safe travels!
