Zimbabwe visa for French citizens

French citizens looking to explore Zimbabwe will find the travel process streamlined with a convenient visa on arrival, granting stays of up to 30 days. Three distinct tourist visa types are available, offering flexibility for various itineraries. Unlike the familiar direct routes across Europe, journeys from France to Zimbabwe typically involve stopovers in major African aviation hubs like Addis Ababa or Johannesburg, highlighting the vast continental distance and significant time zone shift. Upon arrival, while USD is widely accepted, French visitors should be aware that card payments can be less common outside major tourist centers.

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

eVisa or visa on arrival available.

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