Citizens of the USA, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia require a visa to enter Zimbabwe. You can obtain single or multiple-entry visas in advance from the embassy/high commission in your home country however for most visitors (Category B), you can obtain a single or double-entry visa on arrival at Zimbabwe airports or land borders. You must pay for this in cash in US Dollars with clean and current notes. Rates as we have them are;

Single-entry visa: US$30
double-entry visa: US$45
multiple-entry visa: US$55.

Their online e-visa platform has never worked despite many people trying.

To enter Zimbabwe, a passport valid for six months beyond the end of your intended stay, with at least two blank pages, is required. All visitors to Zimbabwe must be in possession of return tickets (or funds in lieu) and sufficient funds to support themselves. The granting of a visa is not a guarantee of entry.

You can check which nationals require visas in advance (Category C) and which nationals can buy upon entry (Category B), and those that do not require a visa here - https://www.evisa.gov.zw/VisaCategories

Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is not required to enter Zimbabwe unless you have traveled to a high-risk region in the last 6 months or are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.

www.zimimmigration.gov.zw

CASH & MONEY REQUIREMENTS in Zimbabwe

The official currency of Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwe Gold dollar (ZiG) although it is not an internationally recognized currency. However, the economy of the country is pegged against US Dollar. If you are a visitor to Zimbabwe you want to think in US Dollars. GBP, Euros and South African Rand are all accepted in tourist areas, US Dollars are the most widely used; menus in restaurants, items for sale, experiences etc.

Credit cards are now generally accepted as a form of payment, there are some places that do not accept credit cards – Visa is the most widely accepted, while MasterCard and American Express are less so. Traveler’s Checks are not accepted.

The easiest method by far is to travel with US Dollar cash, preferably in small denominations, however this clearly increases the risk of loss or theft. If you do find an ATM you will not be able to withdraw any cash from it. Pre-1996 notes are not accepted due to the high number of counterfeits in circulation.

For many Zimbabwe itineraries the only cash you will need during your time there is enough to cover any gratuities, airport taxes and personal purchases in the curio shops. However if you are spending time in Victoria Falls it is often the case that you will need to pay for meals (except breakfast) and drinks locally, plus any additional activities you book directly. We recommend you pay for as much as possible in advance of travel and then carry US Dollar cash, along with a Visa/Mastercard debit/credit card.

It’s illegal to leave Zimbabwe with more than $2,000 (or equivalent) in cash per person. It’s illegal to exchange foreign currency anywhere other than at officially licensed dealers (eg banks or bureau de change). Carry small denomination notes as change is rarely available in smaller businesses.