Zimbabwean visa for South African citizens
A visa is NOT required for South African passport holders visiting Zimbabwe for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Zimbabwe for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Zimbabwe e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Zimbabwe visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Zimbabwe tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Zimbabwe.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Zimbabwe.
If you are looking for Zimbabwe visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Zimbabwe nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Zimbabwe in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 19 minutes)
- Cape Town: The Consulate General of Zimbabwe in Cape Town, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 19 minutes)
- Johannesburg: The Consulate General of Zimbabwe in Johannesburg, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 19 minutes)
Zimbabwe visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Zimbabwe diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Zimbabwe from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 619,768 | N/A |
| 2009 | 577,235 | -6.86% |
| 2010 | 577,235 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 595,463 | 3.16% |
| 2012 | 601,539 | 1.02% |
| 2013 | 637,996 | 6.06% |
| 2014 | 607,616 | -4.76% |
| 2015 | 744,627 | 22.55% |
| 2016 | 736,993 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 716,234 | -2.82% |
| 2018 | 694,746 | -3.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Zimbabwe & South Africa comparison
Zimbabwe's area is approximately 386,850 km2 (149,363 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 3.14 times bigger than Zimbabwe.
As of October 2025, Zimbabwe's population is ~16.0 million people - 47,141,666 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Zimbabwe & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Zimbabwe | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 15,962,780 | 63,104,446 | 47.1 million fewer people live in Zimbabwe than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 32 | 124 | Zimbabwe has 92 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 39 | 67 | Zimbabwe passport holders visit 28 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 44 | 197 | Zimbabwean hosts 153 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Zimbabwe in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Zimbabwe in 2018 was approximately 694,746.
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- Travel time: 2 hours 43 minutes
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