The Zimbabwe Business eVisa is an electronic travel authorisation issued by the Zimbabwe Department of Immigration for foreign nationals visiting Zimbabwe for short-term business purposes. It is processed entirely online at — no embassy appointment required.
The business eVisa is designed for professionals attending meetings, conferences, trade shows, site visits, or negotiations in Zimbabwe. It grants a longer permitted stay than the tourist visa (90 days per single entry vs 30 days) and is available in both single and multiple-entry formats for frequent business travellers.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Business eVisa (electronic) |
| Single entry stay | Up to 90 days |
| Multiple entry | Valid 1 year, multiple entries of up to 90 days each |
| Application | Online at evisa.gov.zw |
| Processing | 5–7 working days |
| On arrival option | Available for Category B nationals (not recommended for busy periods) |
| Work permit required? | Yes, for any employment or paid activities |
Understanding what you can and cannot do on a Zimbabwe Business eVisa is critical — immigration officers may question your activities, and violations can result in deportation and future entry bans.
| ✅ Permitted Activities | ❌ NOT Permitted Activities |
|---|---|
| Attending business meetings with local partners or clients | Employment (paid or unpaid work on behalf of a Zimbabwean employer) |
| Participating in conferences, seminars, and trade shows | Providing professional services for payment in Zimbabwe |
| Business negotiations and contract signings | Setting up or registering a business entity in Zimbabwe |
| Site inspections, factory or mine visits | Working as a journalist, photographer, or filmmaker (separate permit needed) |
| Market research and due diligence visits | Farming, agricultural work, or manual labour |
| Training delivery (unpaid, short-term) | Long-term consultancy or project implementation (requires work permit) |
The business eVisa requires additional documentation beyond the standard tourist eVisa. Prepare all documents before starting your application at evisa.gov.zw.
| Document | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Passport bio page scan | Passport valid for 6+ months beyond your departure date, minimum 2 blank pages. Colour scan, all corners visible, JPEG/PNG, max 2 MB. |
| Digital passport photo | 35×45 mm, plain white background, face 70–80% of frame, no glasses, taken within 6 months, JPEG max 2 MB. |
| Business invitation letter | From your Zimbabwean host company or organisation. Must include: your full name, purpose and dates of visit, nature of business relationship, host company letterhead, and authorised signatory. (See template below.) |
| Sending company letter | From your employer confirming your position, the purpose of the Zimbabwe visit, and that your company is covering costs. On company letterhead with authorised signature. |
| Proof of residence | Utility bill, bank statement, or official document confirming your home address — issued within 3 months. |
| Return or onward ticket | Confirmed flight or travel booking showing your departure from Zimbabwe. |
| Proof of funds | Bank statement (last 3 months) or letter of financial guarantee from your company. |
The invitation letter from the Zimbabwean host company is the most important document for a business eVisa. Rejection rates are highest when this letter is missing or incomplete.
Your own employer must also provide a letter confirming:
If you are self-employed, you can substitute the sending company letter with:
Business eVisa fees are payable in USD at the time of online application. All fees are non-refundable.
| Visa Type | Nationality | Fee | Stay Permitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Entry Business | Most nationalities | USD $30 | Up to 90 days |
| Multiple Entry Business | Most nationalities | USD $55 | Up to 90 days per entry, 1-year validity |
| Single Entry Business | 🇬🇧 UK / 🇮🇪 Ireland | USD $55 | Up to 90 days |
| Multiple Entry Business | 🇬🇧 UK / 🇮🇪 Ireland | USD $90 | Up to 90 days per entry, 1 year |
| Single Entry Business | 🇨🇦 Canada | USD $75 | Up to 90 days |
See the full Zimbabwe eVisa fee table →
Apply at — the only official Zimbabwe government eVisa portal. The application takes approximately 20 minutes with all documents ready.
Your Zimbabwe Business eVisa approval comes as a Letter of Authority (LoA) — a PDF document emailed to your registered address. Steps upon receiving your LoA:
Start your Zimbabwe eVisa application online — fast, secure and easy.