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You do not need a visa for Zimbabwe if you have a DR Congolese passport

No visa needed

DR Congolese citizens can enter Zimbabwe without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Zimbabwe Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. DR Congolese citizens can enter Zimbabwe without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Zimbabwe may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation from host
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Yellow fever certificate if from endemic area

Entry requirements for DR Congolese travellers

These rules apply specifically to DR Congolese passport holders entering Zimbabwe as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Zimbabwe. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Zimbabwe. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.

    Department of Immigration Zimbabwe Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Zimbabwe

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Zimbabwe Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Zimbabwe

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Zimbabwe.

    Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Zimbabwe.

    Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required for transit

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test when transiting through Zimbabwe.

    Last checked 2026-07-29
  • Not required

    Transit visa is not required

    Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Zimbabwe.

    Last checked 2026-07-29

A look at Zimbabwe

  • Spectacular aerial view of Victoria Falls with mist rising and rainbow forming over the gorge
    Victoria Falls — One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
  • African elephants drinking at a waterhole in Hwange National Park during golden hour
    Hwange National Park — Home to one of Africa's largest elephant populations
  • Ancient stone walls of Great Zimbabwe ruins with dramatic African sky in background
    Great Zimbabwe — UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site
  • Safari vehicle watching lions resting under acacia tree in Zimbabwe national park
    World-class safari experiences in Zimbabwe's pristine wilderness

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