ℹ Visa on Arrival — Apply at the border or airport
3%Rejection Rate
2/5Difficulty
0–0dProcessing
GHS 450Total Cost
Quick Facts
RequirementVisa on Arrival
Visa Fee
GHS 450
Processing Time0–0 working days
Appointment Wait~ weeks
Stay DurationUp to 30 days
E-VisaAvailable online
Zimbabwe is one of Africa's most spectacular destinations for Ghanaians — Victoria Falls, Hwange elephants, and Great Zimbabwe. Visa on arrival (USD 30) or easy e-visa online. Yellow fever certificate is mandatory. Zimbabwe is largely USD-based. Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways connect Accra to Harare.
Key Warnings
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is MANDATORY — Ghana is endemic and Zimbabwe denies entry without a valid yellow card.
Carry USD cash — Zimbabwe operates almost entirely in USD. Card acceptance is limited outside major hotels and tourist areas.
The KAZA UNIVISA (USD 50) is worth getting if you want to cross to the Zambia side of Victoria Falls — the two countries operate different checkpoints but the Univisa covers both.
Insider Tips
Victoria Falls can be visited from both the Zimbabwe side (Livingstone Island, Devil's Pool) and the Zambia side (better aerial views during high water). The KAZA Univisa lets you cross freely.
Hwange National Park is best October–November (dry season) when elephants gather around waterholes and are easy to spot. Afternoon game drives are particularly productive.
Great Zimbabwe (near Masvingo) is one of Africa's great archaeological wonders — a medieval stone city built without mortar, evidence of a sophisticated pre-colonial African civilisation. Vastly underrated compared to other African heritage sites.
Step-by-Step Guide
Get your yellow fever vaccination
Visit a Ghana Health Service vaccination centre. Yellow card must be at least 10 days old at travel time.
Option A — Apply e-visa in advance (recommended)
Go to evisa.gov.zw. Select 'Single Entry Tourist Visa'. Upload passport details and photo, pay USD 30 online. Receive approval in 1–3 working days. Print or save.
Option B — Visa on arrival
Arrive at Harare (HRE) or Victoria Falls (VFA) Airport with USD 30 cash. Present at the VOA counter. 10–20 minutes processing.
Book flights from Accra
Ethiopian Airlines (via Addis), Kenya Airways (via Nairobi), and South African Airways (via Johannesburg) serve Accra (ACC) to Harare (HRE).
Explore Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Great Zimbabwe Ruins, Eastern Highlands (Nyanga, Chimanimani), Lake Kariba.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate — MANDATORY (Ghana is endemic)
Confirmed return flight to Ghana
Hotel booking or host contact in Zimbabwe
USD 30 cash for visa fee at border
Proof of sufficient funds
Recommended (Optional)
E-visa approval printout (if applied in advance)
Health Requirements
⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Ghana is a yellow fever endemic country. Zimbabwe requires a valid International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card) from all travellers arriving from endemic countries. The certificate must be at least 10 days old. Obtain from Ghana Health Service vaccination centres. Entry refused without it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Ghanaians need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Ghanaians get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe (USD 30 single entry, ~GHS 450). No advance appointment needed. Or apply online at evisa.gov.zw before travel (recommended for smoother arrival). Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY — Ghana is endemic.
What is the KAZA UNIVISA?
The KAZA UNIVISA (USD 50) covers entry to both Zimbabwe AND Zambia within 30 days. Available on arrival at Victoria Falls (VFA) or Livingstone (LVI) airports. Ideal if you want to see Victoria Falls from both countries — the Zambia side offers the best views during high water (December–April).