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Canada visa for citizens of Zimbabwe

Citizens of Zimbabwe need a visa for Canada that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.

For citizens of Zimbabwe: the passport opens 36 countries visa-free; Harare — Ottawa: ≈ 12,700 km, about 16.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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Document preparation and appointment bookingWe fill in the form, prepare your documents and book the visa centre appointment$49

The consular fee is paid separately when you apply. Your manager will confirm the exact amount.

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Can I travel to Canada without a visa on a Zimbabwe passport?

No: citizens of Zimbabwe need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.

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Canada visa rules at a glance

  • With a Zimbabwe passport you can visit 36 countries visa-free, 20 with a visa on arrival and 45 with an e-visa; 97 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the Zimbabwe passport ranks 130th of 199.
  • Zimbabwe passport: visa-free access to 36 countries; Canada passport: 113.
  • Citizens of Zimbabwe and Canada can travel together visa-free to 28 countries, for example: Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Rwanda, Angola, Mauritius, Seychelles, Palestine, Gambia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
  • A language both countries share: English.
  • Citizens of Canada, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe visa for citizens of Canada

Travelling to Canada: good to know

  • Harare — Ottawa: about 12,700 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 16.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: −8 hours.
  • Local time: Harare 12:00 — Ottawa 04:00.
  • Local currency: Canadian Dollar.
  • Languages: English and French.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ CA$1.41.
  • Canada is the 177th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Zimbabwe.
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How to get a Canada visa

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 4Appointment

What documents do you need for a Canada visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Harare — Ottawa?

About 16.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 12,700 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Canada?

Time difference with your country’s capital: −8 hours.

Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Citizens of Canada, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

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