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title: Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Vatican City
description: "Citizens of Vatican City can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Vatican City

Citizens of Vatican City 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
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds for stay required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, photo, onward ticket, accommodation proof, and fee in USD cash
2. **Arrive at Zimbabwe port of entry** — Proceed to the immigration desk at airport, land border or seaport
3. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the visitor visa form provided at the counter
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, and supporting documents; pay USD 50 fee in cash
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Immigration officer issues visa sticker valid for up to 30 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Passport must have at least 2 blank pages
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed airline ticket showing departure from Zimbabwe
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel): Hotel booking or invitation letter
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity): One recent color photo (2x2 inches)
- **Visa fee (cash USD)** (Supporting): USD 50 payable at port of entry
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash for stay
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health): If arriving from or transiting through an endemic area

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for duration of stay (no fixed minimum stated)
- Bank statement
- Cash

Proof of funds may be requested at immigration officer's discretion

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is issued at discretion of immigration officer; have all documents ready.
- Overstaying the 30-day limit may result in fines or deportation.
- Yellow fever vaccination may be required if coming from endemic countries.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Check passport expiry before travel and renew if necessary.
- **No return ticket or onward travel proof** — Book a confirmed onward/return ticket before departure.
- **Unable to pay visa fee in exact cash USD** — Carry USD cash in small denominations; credit cards are not accepted.
- **Missing yellow fever certificate if required** — Get vaccinated and carry the WHO yellow card if traveling from a risk area.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Vatican City need a visa for Zimbabwe?

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

### How long can citizens of Vatican City stay in Zimbabwe?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Zimbabwe visa cost for citizens of Vatican City?

Government fee: $50.

### What documents do citizens of Vatican City need for Zimbabwe?

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Passport-size photograph; Visa fee (cash USD); Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more.

### 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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