Zimbabwe passport → Canada
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Canada?
Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Canada at a glance
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Calling code
- +1
- Region
- Northern America
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Maple Leaf (Pantone).svg650 · Public domain · Wikimedia CommonsCanada for other passports
- ZimbabweVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free180 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA180 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeeTA180 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern America for Zimbabwean passport holders
- United StatesVisa required
Common questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Canada?
Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Canada, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Canada?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Zimbabwean citizens get a visa on arrival in Canada?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Zimbabwean citizens visit without a visa?
58 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Zimbabwe passport ranks #70 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Zimbabwean citizens (edited 29 May 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.