🇿🇼 Zimbabwe visa requirements for Burkinabe citizens
Burkinabe citizens need an e-visa for Zimbabwe, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Burkina Faso passport holders
Before traveling to Zimbabwe, Burkinabe citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Zimbabwe government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Zimbabwe immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Burkinabe passport ranks #150 worldwide, opening 56 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (30 visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Zimbabwe is not among them — it is one of the 101 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Zimbabwean citizens traveling to Burkina Faso face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across Southern Africa as a whole, 1 of 6 destinations are open to Burkinabe travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Zimbabwe
- Capital
- Harare
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Currency
- Zimbabwean dollar ($)
- Languages
- Chibarwe, English, Kalanga
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Frequently asked questions
Do Burkinabe citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Burkinabe citizens need an e-visa for Zimbabwe, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Burkinabe citizens apply online for entry to Zimbabwe?
Yes. Zimbabwe offers an online e-visa for Burkina Faso passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Zimbabwe?
The currency in Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwean dollar ($). The capital city is Harare.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Burkinabe citizens traveling to Zimbabwe. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Zimbabwe embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.