Zimbabwe passport → Egypt
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Egypt, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: visa2egypt.gov.eg
What this means for your trip
- Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Zimbabwean passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa on arrival30 days instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
- Canada visa or PR
GCC residence permit valid at least 6 months from arrival.
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Egypt at a glance
- Capital
- Cairo
- Currency
- Egyptian pound (EGP)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +20
- Region
- Northern Africa
EG27.0°N · 30.0°EPhoto: KennyOMG · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsEgypt for other passports
- ZimbabweVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Northern Africa for Zimbabwean passport holders
Common questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Egypt, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.
How long can Zimbabwean citizens stay in Egypt?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Zimbabwean citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar document.
Is Egypt easier for Zimbabwean citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Zimbabwean citizens get visa on arrival for up to 30 days. GCC residence permit valid at least 6 months from arrival.
How many countries can Zimbabwean citizens visit without a visa?
58 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Zimbabwe passport ranks #69 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.