Zimbabwe arrival card: Zimbabwe online immigration declaration (arrival form)

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Zimbabwe?

Yes. Visitors must fill in the Zimbabwe online immigration declaration (arrival form) online before arriving in Zimbabwe. The online arrival declaration replaced the paper form in 2025. It is run from the Department of Immigration eVisa website, but it is a separate declaration, not a visa. Tablets or kiosks at immigration are available if you did not submit in advance. Some nationalities also need a visa or eVisa.

When should I fill in the Zimbabwe online immigration declaration (arrival form)?

Complete online before travel

How much does the Zimbabwe online immigration declaration (arrival form) cost?

It's free on the official government site, evisa.gov.zw. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.

Is the Zimbabwe online immigration declaration (arrival form) the same as an arrival card or entry form?

Yes. Countries use different names for the same thing: arrival card, arrival form, entry form, immigration card, landing card, ED (embarkation and disembarkation) card, customs declaration. For Zimbabwe, the official name is the Zimbabwe online immigration declaration (arrival form).

Do I still need a visa for Zimbabwe?

An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Zimbabwe's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

Other countries in East, Central and Southern Africa

• MalawiForm required
• SeychellesForm required
• South AfricaForm required
• TanzaniaForm required
• UgandaForm required
• MauritiusOptional