Iran passport → Zimbabwe
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Iranian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Zimbabwe at a glance
- Capital
- Harare
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP), Chinese yuan (CNY), Euro (EUR), British pound (GBP), Indian rupee (INR), Japanese yen (JPY), United States dollar (USD), South African rand (ZAR), Zimbabwean bonds (ZWB)
- Languages
- Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
- Calling code
- +263
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Zimbabwe for other passports
- IranVisa on arrival30 days
IndiaVisa on arrival30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Iranian passport holders
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
KenyaeTA90 days
SeychelleseTA90 days
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Iranian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe for up to 30 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Zimbabwe?
Up to 30 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Iranian citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Zimbabwe before you travel.