
United States visa for citizens of Zimbabwe
Citizens of Zimbabwe need a visa for the United States 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 — Washington, D.C.: ≈ 12,790 km, about 16.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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Apply in 10 minutesCan I travel to the United States 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.
Apply for a visaUnited States 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; United States passport: 112.
- Citizens of Zimbabwe and the United States can travel together visa-free to 26 countries, for example: Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho, Angola, Mauritius, Seychelles, Palestine, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and Barbados.
- A language both countries share: English.
- Both countries use the same currency — US Dollar — so there is no need to exchange money.
- Citizens of the United States, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe visa for citizens of the United States
Travelling to the United States: good to know
- Harare — Washington, D.C.: about 12,790 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 16.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −11 hours.
- Local time: Harare 12:00 — Washington, D.C. 01:00.
- Local currency: US Dollar.
- Languages: English.
- United States is the 178th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Zimbabwe.

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How to get a United States visa
- 1Application
- 2Pay for the service
- 3Manager
- 4Appointment
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Harare — Washington, D.C.?
About 16.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 12,790 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with the United States?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −11 hours.
Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Citizens of the United States, in turn, get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.
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