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title: Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Sweden
description: "Citizens of Sweden 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 Sweden

Citizens of Sweden 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
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Travel to Zimbabwe** — Arrive at an eligible port of entry (e.g., Harare, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo airport).
2. **Proceed to immigration desk** — Queue at the Visa on Arrival counter before passport control.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, completed arrival form, photo, onward ticket, and pay visa fee in cash USD.
4. **Receive visa sticker** — Immigration officer issues a visa label in your passport.
5. **Proceed through passport control** — After visa issuance, clear immigration and enter Zimbabwe.

## 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-sized photograph** (Identity): One recent photo may be required for visa issuance.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Zimbabwe.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or cash to cover expenses.
- **Accommodation details** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter may be requested.
- **Visa fee (cash in USD)** (Financial): Paid on arrival in US dollars; exact amount varies by nationality.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- bank statements
- cash

Sufficient funds for the duration of stay are required.

## Good to know

- Visa on Arrival is available only at certain ports of entry (e.g., Harare, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo).
- Only cash in US dollars is accepted for visa fee payment.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete documentation (e.g., no onward ticket)** — Ensure you have a return or onward ticket and all required documents.
- **Insufficient passport validity** — Check passport validity of at least 6 months before travel.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

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

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

At least 6 months.

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