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Zimbabwe Visa Requirements for Iraq Citizens

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Iraq passport holders need an eVisa for Zimbabwe, applied for online before travel.

Source: Zimbabwe Department of Immigration — eVisa FAQs and visa categories · checked 7 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Zimbabwe in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your Iraq passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — 30 USD by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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Single-entry e-Visa

eVisa
Fee
30 USD
Valid for
30 days
Entries
Single
Extension
Possible

The Department of Immigration's fee schedule lists USD 30 for an ordinary single-entry visa online (British citizens USD 55, Chinese citizens USD 60). The eVisa portal says Immigration may change the visa type during processing, which may affect the cost, and that the actual cost is stated in the approval; it says visitors on its third list must pay for and obtain a visa before travelling, and that on average the processing time for an e-Visa is seven (7) working days. The Department encourages Category B nationals to process the visa online before travelling.

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What the Zimbabwe visa rules mean for Iraq travellers

Iraq passport holders need an eVisa to enter Zimbabwe. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Single-entry e-Visa, which costs 30 USD.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Zimbabwe applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government tells British nationals that to enter Zimbabwe their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive, and 3 blank pages.
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 3 blank pages.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: The UK government says that to enter Zimbabwe you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe entry rules compared

Zimbabwe lets 41 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 104, issues eVisas to 53. Iraq citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Jordan and Laos. Overall the Iraq passport ranks #197 in the world with 8 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Iraq passport you can also visit 1 country in the region without a visa, including Zambia.

In the other direction, Zimbabwe citizens need a visa to visit Iraq.

Flag of ZimbabweEntry requirements for Zimbabwe

Passport validity

6 months

The UK government tells British nationals that to enter Zimbabwe their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive, and 3 blank pages.

UK FCDO — Zimbabwe travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Yellow fever

The UK government says that to enter Zimbabwe you must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination if you are coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.

UK FCDO — Zimbabwe travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

The Australian government's Smartraveller says not to overstay a visa, as penalties, including jail, may apply. It says that to extend a visa you must visit the Department of Immigration in person.

Australian Government Smartraveller — Zimbabwe✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 10,000

The UK government says to declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is USD 10,000 or more, that you will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in, and that it is illegal to leave Zimbabwe with cash worth more than USD 2,000.

UK FCDO — Zimbabwe travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Iraq passport holders need an eVisa for Zimbabwe, applied for online before travel.

How much does a Zimbabwe visa cost for Iraq citizens?

Single-entry e-Visa: 30 USD.

How do Iraq citizens apply for a Zimbabwe eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (www.evisa.gov.zw). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Zimbabwe?

The UK government tells British nationals that to enter Zimbabwe their passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date they arrive, and 3 blank pages.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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