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Zimbabwe Visa Requirements for Japan Citizens

Visa on arrival

Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe — no application is needed before the trip.

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

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Visa on Arrival

On arrival
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 at the port of entry, separate online rates for British citizens (USD 55 single, USD 70 double entry) and Chinese citizens (USD 60 single), and USD 55 for a multiple-entry visa. The UK government says the visa on arrival is usually granted for 30 days and advises taking enough US dollars in small notes to pay for it.

KAZA UniVisa (Zimbabwe + Zambia)

On arrival
Fee
50 USD
Valid for
30 days

The UK government says the KAZA Univisa costs USD 50, is valid for 30 days for travel between Zimbabwe and Zambia and for day trips into Botswana, and is available at Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls airports and at the Victoria Falls and Kazungula land borders.

What the Zimbabwe visa rules mean for Japan travellers

Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

The main option is the Visa on Arrival, which costs 30 USD. Zimbabwe also offers KAZA UniVisa (Zimbabwe + Zambia) — see the visa options above.

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. Japan citizens are treated the same way as Bahrain, Bhutan, Brunei, China and India. Overall the Japan passport ranks #34 in the world with 116 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Japan passport you can also visit 11 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Morocco, Mauritius, Senegal, Sao Tome and Principe and Eswatini.

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

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 Japanese citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Japan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe — no application is needed before the trip.

How much does a Zimbabwe visa cost for Japan citizens?

Visa on Arrival: 30 USD. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

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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