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title: Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Suriname
description: "Citizens of Suriname can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Suriname

Citizens of Suriname can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport with 6+ months validity, photo, onward ticket, proof of funds, and visa fee in USD cash.
2. **Travel to Zimbabwe** — Arrive at a Zimbabwe port of entry (airport or land border) that offers visa on arrival.
3. **Complete arrival form** — Fill out the immigration arrival card provided on the aircraft or at the border.
4. **Present documents and pay fee** — Submit passport, form, photo, onward ticket, and proof of funds; pay the visa fee in USD cash.
5. **Receive visa stamp** — Immigration officer stamps the visa into your passport, allowing entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Completed arrival form** (Travel): Provided on arrival at Zimbabwe port of entry.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): One recent photograph.
- **Visa fee payment (USD cash)** (Travel): Payable in US dollars or equivalent at the border.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Zimbabwe.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Supporting): Bank statement or cash to cover stay.

## Proof of funds

- Bank statement
- Cash

Recommended: have at least $500 USD or equivalent for short stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be refused if documentation is incomplete.
- Only certain ports of entry issue visas on arrival; confirm before travel.
- Carry exact visa fee in USD cash – no change may be available.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from entry date.
- **No onward/return ticket** — Book and carry a confirmed return or onward ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of adequate funds (bank statement or cash).

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Suriname need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Citizens of Suriname can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Suriname stay in Zimbabwe?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Suriname need for Zimbabwe?

Valid passport; Completed arrival form; Passport-size photo; Visa fee payment (USD cash); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Zimbabwe?

At least 6 months.

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- [Zimbabwe visa for every passport](/visa/zimbabwe)
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