Zimbabwe for citizens of Portugal

🔑 How to enter to Zimbabwe from Portugal

To enter Zimbabwe, Portuguese citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Zimbabwe, check whether your Portuguese passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Zimbabwe and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Portuguese passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Portuguese passport. You are allowed to stay in Zimbabwe for 90 days.

✅ Requirements for Portuguese citizens to visit Zimbabwe with tourist visa

• Portuguese citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Zimbabwe. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Portuguese citizens on the territory of Zimbabwe is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Portugal must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Zimbabwe.

A Zimbabwean tourist visa is required for Portuguese citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Zimbabwe, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Zimbabwean tourist visa online.

✅ How to apply for Zimbabwe tourist visa from Portugal

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Portugal require a visa to visit the Zimbabwe?

   Portuguese citizens do not need a visa to visit the Zimbabwe.

2. How long Portuguese citizens are allowed to stay in Zimbabwe without a visa?

   The maximum duration of stay in Zimbabwe for citizens of Portugal for a visa-free stay is 90 days.

3. What happens if a Portuguese passport holder stays in Zimbabwe longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Zimbabwe is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Zimbabwe is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

4. Do citizens of Portugal need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Zimbabwe without a visa?

   Zimbabwean immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

5. What documents are required for Portuguese citizens to enter Zimbabwe without a visa?

   Portuguese citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Zimbabwe.

6. Can Portuguese work or study during the visa-free stay in Zimbabwe?

   The Zimbabwe visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Zimbabwe Portuguese citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.