Access
On arrival
AStay 90 days
Policy · ZimbabwePassport Atlas
United Kingdom passport to Zimbabwe
United Kingdom passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually for 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- Zimbabwe lets 144 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Kingdom is one of them.
- United Kingdom passports get “On arrival” at 32 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Zimbabwe passports get “Visa required” in United Kingdom.
Nearby passports travelling to Zimbabwe
Open to United Kingdom passports near Zimbabwe
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
United KingdomZimbabwe- Typical duration
- 12.8 hours
- From
- LHR · LGW · MAN
- To
- HRE · VFA · BUQ
Usual hubs
Netherlands · 13.1 hours
South Africa · 14.8 hours
Kenya · 13.3 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United Kingdom
Country profile
Capital
London
Population
68.3 million
Area
244,820 km²
Currency
British pound GBP
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
11.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
17.1%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- White87.2%
- other3.7%
- Black/African/Caribbean/black British3%
- Asian/Asian British: Indian2.3%
- mixed2%
- Asian/Asian British: Pakistani1.9%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Zimbabwe
Country profile
Capital
Harare
Population
17.1 million
Area
390,580 km²
Currency
Zimbabwean dollar ZWL
Languages
Chibarwe, English, Kalanga
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
429,108 · 2024
Migrant share
2.6%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- African99.6%
- other0.4%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+263
Airports
HRE · VFA · BUQ · KAB
Highlights
- Victoria Falls
- Great Zimbabwe
- Mana Pools
United Kingdom · On arrival
FAQ
Does a United Kingdom passport need a visa for Zimbabwe?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Zimbabwe typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Zimbabwe mission.
What about a Zimbabwe passport entering United Kingdom?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.