Since the introduction of Zimbabwe's eVisa system, the vast majority of visa applications are processed entirely online without needing to visit a Zimbabwean embassy. However, there are specific situations where an embassy visit remains necessary:
| Situation | Use eVisa (evisa.gov.zw) | Visit the Embassy |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa (Category B or C) | ✅ Preferred method | Not required |
| Business visa (single or multiple entry) | ✅ Available online | Not required (but embassy can advise) |
| KAZA UniVisa (Zimbabwe + Zambia) | ✅ Available online | Not required |
| Long-stay visa / work permit / residence permit | ❌ Not available online | ✅ Embassy / Zimbabwe Immigration |
| Student visa | Available online for some nationalities | May be required for others |
| Zimbabwean passport renewal/application | ❌ Not available | ✅ Embassy required (for Zimbabwean citizens abroad) |
| Emergency travel document | ❌ Not available | ✅ Embassy required |
| Consular certificates (birth, death, marriage) | ❌ Not available | ✅ Embassy required |
| Notarial services / document authentication | ❌ Not available | ✅ Embassy required |
| Overstay / visa problem resolution | ❌ Not available | ✅ Embassy may assist |
| Country | Mission Type | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Zimbabwe House (Embassy) | 429 Strand, London, WC2R 0JR, United Kingdom | Tel: +44 20 7836 7755 Email: zimlon@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Kommandantenstraße 80, 10117 Berlin, Germany | Tel: +49 30 206 2263 Email: zimberlin@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium / EU | Embassy of Zimbabwe (also accredited to EU) | Avenue Molière 180, 1050 Brussels, Belgium | Tel: +32 2 346 3645 Email: zimbrussels@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Jakobs Torg 3, 111 52 Stockholm, Sweden | Tel: +46 8 791 0178 Email: zimstockholm@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Via Virgilio Orsini 8, 00193 Rome, Italy | Tel: +39 06 3220 9281 Email: zimrome@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Serpukhovskiy Val, 6/1, Moscow 115093, Russia | Tel: +7 495 230 2381 Email: zim.moscow@zimfa.gov.zw |
| Country | Mission Type | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | High Commission of Zimbabwe | 798 Merton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria 0083, South Africa | Tel: +27 12 342 5125 Email: zimhcpret@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa (Cape Town) | Consulate-General | 2 Long Street, 20th Floor, Cape Town, South Africa | Tel: +27 21 461 8206 Email: zimconsct@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | High Commission of Zimbabwe | Plot 6374, Diplomatic Triangle, Lusaka, Zambia | Tel: +260 21 125 3122 Email: zimhclusaka@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇧🇼 Botswana | High Commission of Zimbabwe | Plot 8852, Off Khama Crescent, Gaborone, Botswana | Tel: +267 395 9004 Email: zimhcgaborone@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇲🇿 Mozambique | High Commission of Zimbabwe | Av. Kenneth Kaunda 871, Maputo, Mozambique | Tel: +258 21 490 404 Email: zimhcmaputo@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | High Commission of Zimbabwe | Mara & Ragati Roads, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya | Tel: +254 20 271 5011 Email: zimhcnairobi@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | High Commission of Zimbabwe | 6 Sokoine Drive, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Tel: +255 22 211 6789 Email: zimhcdar@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | Embassy of Zimbabwe | 26 El-Nakheel Street, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt | Tel: +20 2 337 0505 Email: zimcairo@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇨🇩 DR Congo | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Avenue des Cliniques 3, Gombe, Kinshasa, DRC | Tel: +243 81 220 2728 Email: zimkinshasa@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇳🇦 Namibia | High Commission of Zimbabwe | Convention Square, Sam Nujoma Drive, Windhoek, Namibia | Tel: +264 61 228 882 Email: zimhcwindhoek@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇲🇼 Malawi | High Commission of Zimbabwe | Area 12, Plot 6 Independence Drive, Lilongwe, Malawi | Tel: +265 1 773 049 Email: zimhclilongwe@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇦🇴 Angola | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Rua Rainha Ginga 171, Luanda, Angola | Tel: +244 222 333 476 Email: zimluanda@zimfa.gov.zw |
| Country | Mission Type | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Embassy of Zimbabwe | 1608 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington DC 20009, USA | Tel: +1 202 332 7100 Email: zimwashington@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇺🇸 USA (New York) | Permanent Mission to the UN | 128 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022, USA | Tel: +1 212 980 9511 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | High Commission of Zimbabwe | 332 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0J9, Canada | Tel: +1 613 237 4388 Email: zimottawa@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇨🇺 Cuba | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Calle 3ra No. 1001, Miramar, Havana, Cuba | Tel: +53 7 204 1425 Email: zimhavana@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Diplomatic Area, Block 5, Kuwait City, Kuwait | Tel: +965 2253 0700 Email: zimkuwait@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇱🇾 Libya | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Hai Al-Andalus, Tripoli, Libya | Tel: +218 21 333 4030 Email: zimtripoli@zimfa.gov.zw |
| Country | Mission Type | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | Embassy of Zimbabwe | 7 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, China | Tel: +86 10 6532 7405 Email: zimbeijing@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇮🇳 India | High Commission of Zimbabwe | B-10 Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, India | Tel: +91 11 2614 5383 Email: zimhcnewdelhi@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Embassy of Zimbabwe | 5-9-10 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0012, Japan | Tel: +81 3 3280 0331 Email: zimtokyo@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Embassy of Zimbabwe | Jalan Kemang Selatan No. 36, Jakarta 12730, Indonesia | Tel: +62 21 780 5608 Email: zimjakarta@zimfa.gov.zw |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Zimbabwe Honorary Consulate | Level 10, 1 Alfred Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia | Contact through Zimbabwean High Commission, Pretoria, South Africa for consular services |
The Zimbabwe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade maintains and updates the official list of Zimbabwean diplomatic missions worldwide.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ministry name | Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade — Zimbabwe |
| Address | Munhumutapa Building, Samora Machel Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Official website | zimfa.gov.zw |
| eVisa applications | |
| Full embassy directory | zimfa.gov.zw/zimbabwe-embassies |
Most travelers don't need to visit an embassy. Apply for your Zimbabwe tourist or business visa entirely online.