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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

Flag of ZimbabweZimbabwean Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Zimbabwe Passport Holders Travel?

Zimbabwe passport holders can visit 37 countries without a visa, 5 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Zimbabwe passport #129 of 199.

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37
Visa-free destinations
5
With unlimited stay
32
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (18 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Zimbabwe

Below is the full list of countries that Zimbabwe citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Zimbabwe passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of AngolaAngola Visa-free 30 days
Flag of BahamasBahamas Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 180 days
Flag of BelizeBelize Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of BeninBenin Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BotswanaBotswana Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of DR CongoDR Congo Visa-free 90 days
Flag of EcuadorEcuador Visa-free 90 days
Flag of EswatiniEswatini Visa-free 30 days
Flag of FijiFiji Visa-free 120 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GhanaGhana Visa-free 60 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Hong KongHong Kong Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IranIran Visa-free 15 days
Flag of LesothoLesotho Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of MalawiMalawi Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MauritiusMauritius Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MozambiqueMozambique Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of NamibiaNamibia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of South AfricaSouth Africa Visa-free 90 days
Flag of TanzaniaTanzania Visa-free 90 days
Flag of TogoTogo Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of UgandaUganda Visa-free 90 days
Flag of VanuatuVanuatu Visa-free 120 days
Flag of ZambiaZambia Visa-free 90 days

Unlimited stay countries for Zimbabwe passport

5 countries let Zimbabwe passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of BelizeBelize
  • Flag of LesothoLesotho
  • Flag of MozambiqueMozambique
  • Flag of PalestinePalestine
  • Flag of Trinidad and TobagoTrinidad and Tobago

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Zimbabwe citizens

Holders of a Zimbabwe passport can travel to 37 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 5 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 32 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 22 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Zimbabwe citizens can reach 62 countries without a classic visa application. A further 35 countries offer an eVisa, and 101 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Angola, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin and Botswana, among many others.

Where can Zimbabwe citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Zimbabwe passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (5 countries)

Belize, Lesotho, Mozambique, Palestine and Trinidad and Tobago

180 days (6 months) (1 country)

Barbados

120 days (4 months) (2 countries)

Fiji and Vanuatu

90 days (3 months) (18 countries)

Bahamas, Benin, Botswana, DR Congo, Ecuador, Gambia, Haiti, Hong Kong, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, South Africa and 3 more

60 days (2 months) (1 country)

Ghana

30 days (1 month) (8 countries)

Angola, Eswatini, Malaysia, Micronesia, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore and Togo

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

15 days (about 2 weeks) (1 country)

Iran

Key takeaways for Zimbabwe passport holders

With 37 visa-free destinations, the Zimbabwe passport ranks #129 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Zimbabwe citizens

How many countries can Zimbabwe passport holders visit without a visa?

Zimbabwe passport holders can visit 37 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 5 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 32 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (22) and electronic travel authorisations (3), Zimbabwe citizens can enter 62 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Zimbabwe citizens?

5 countries let Zimbabwe passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Belize, Lesotho, Mozambique, Palestine and Trinidad and Tobago.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Zimbabwe passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 18 countries, including Bahamas, Benin, Botswana, DR Congo, Ecuador, Gambia, Haiti, Hong Kong, Malawi, Mauritius and 8 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Zimbabwe citizens?

Apart from the 5 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in Barbados.

Where is the Zimbabwe passport ranked?

With 37 visa-free destinations the Zimbabwe passport ranks #129 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Zimbabwe passport holders: 37 visa-free, 22 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 35 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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