Zimbabwe visa for Swiss citizens

Embark on your adventure to Zimbabwe with ease, as Swiss passport holders can conveniently apply for an e-visa, typically granting a maximum stay of 30 days. This digital process caters to various purposes, including tourist, business, or transit needs among the five available visa types, with current fees typically around $50 USD. While direct flights are not common, travelers often connect through major hubs like Johannesburg or Addis Ababa, bridging the contrast from Switzerland's alpine peaks to Zimbabwe's expansive savanna and the iconic Victoria Falls. Remember that while the Zimbabwean Dollar is the official currency, US Dollars are widely accepted for most transactions, and aligning your watch by six hours from Central European Time will be necessary upon arrival.

Visa on arrival30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Visa options

TouristZimbabwe e-Visa – Tourist/Holiday (Single Entry)
Apply
TouristZimbabwe e-Visa – Tourist/Holiday (Double Entry)
double-entry
Apply
BusinessZimbabwe e-Visa – Business
Apply
BusinessZimbabwe e-Visa – Conference
Apply
TransitZimbabwe e-Visa – Transit
Apply
StudentZimbabwe Student e-Visa / Student Permit
multiple-entry
Apply
TouristKAZA UNIVISA (Zimbabwe–Zambia joint tourist visa)
30d$50multiple-entryvalid 1mo
TouristZimbabwe Visa Exemption – Category A
$0multiple-entry
TouristZimbabwe Visa on Arrival – Category B
TouristZimbabwe Pre‑arranged Visa – Category C
Apply
WorkZimbabwe Work Permit (Temporary Employment)
multiple-entry
FamilyZimbabwe Residence / Long‑Stay Permit (Family/Dependent)
multiple-entry
MedicalZimbabwe Medical Treatment Visa
HumanitarianZimbabwe Humanitarian/Refugee Entry
$0
InvestorZimbabwe Investor / Permanent Residence by Investment
multiple-entry
RetirementZimbabwe Retirement / Pensioner Residence
multiple-entry
Digital NomadZimbabwe Digital Nomad / Remote Work Visa
Working HolidayZimbabwe Working Holiday Scheme
FamilyZimbabwe Long-term Family Reunification / Spousal Visa
multiple-entry

Eligible for universal visa allowing Zambia access.

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