Lithuania→Zimbabwe
Lithuania to Zimbabwe
Do I need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Lithuanian citizens require a visa to enter Zimbabwe, and the usual route is to obtain a physical visa on arrival at Zimbabwean border posts or at the airport. The visa may also be arranged beforehand at an embassy or consulate if you prefer; arranging it before travel is optional, not required. The visa does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on an ordinary Lithuanian passport. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Zimbabwe. A national identity card, a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Zimbabwe?
No vaccinations are required for entry on this route. Official guidance notes a risk of malaria and recommends taking antimalarial medication and checking vaccination advice with the National Public Health Centre before you travel.
Can children travel on this route?
Children travelling to Zimbabwe need an ordinary Lithuanian passport just like adults; no additional parental-consent documents or notarised permissions are required for minors on this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry. The official guidance recommends insurance that covers health, property and documents and that includes medical evacuation or repatriation if needed.
Where do I get the visa?
If you want to apply for a visa before travel, the application is made through the official Zimbabwe application portal linked on this page; the embassy website linked here provides consular help but is not the primary application portal. If you obtain a visa on arrival you receive a physical visa in your passport at the border or airport.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Lithuanian ID card or driving licence to enter?
A Lithuanian must hold a passport to enter Zimbabwe; a national ID card, driving licence and temporary passport are not accepted for this route.
Will I need to show bank statements or proof of funds at the border?
You are not required to show proof of funds on arrival to enter Zimbabwe on this route.
Do I have to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required for this route; you do not complete an arrival card on entry.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I travel?
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry; the official guidance advises buying insurance that covers health, property and documents, and that can cover medical evacuation or repatriation.
Are any vaccinations required or recommended?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry on this route. The official guidance notes malaria risk and recommends taking antimalarial medication and checking vaccination advice with the National Public Health Centre before travel.
Can I apply for the visa online or where do I apply if I don't want to get one on arrival?
If you prefer to get your visa before travel, the official Zimbabwe application portal is the place to make that application; the embassy website is available for consular help but not as the primary application portal.
How long must my passport be valid for?
A Lithuanian passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Zimbabwe; check your passport expiry before you travel.
What does the visa look like when I get it?
Zimbabwean visas issued at the border are physical visas placed in your passport when granted at arrival.
What documents do children need to travel?
Children under 18 need the same accepted travel document as adults: an ordinary Lithuanian passport; no extra parental-consent documents are required for this tourist route.
Where can I get consular help for Zimbabwe matters?
If you prefer consular assistance rather than an application, the nearest Lithuanian-accredited Zimbabwean embassy for consular matters is listed on the official pages; the embassy site linked on this page is for consular help.
Will I be asked for an onward or return ticket at check-in or on arrival?
The official guidance states nothing about required proof of onward or return tickets for this route; the sources do not specify that you must show an onward ticket.
Is there a fee for a visa on arrival?
You will normally pay a fee for a visa obtained on arrival; the verified facts state a fee is normally payable on the spot.
How many days can I stay on a visa issued on arrival?
The permitted length of stay for visas issued on arrival varies by case; the verified facts do not give a fixed number of days.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: South Africa — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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More about Zimbabwe
Africa
- Capital
- Harare
- Currency
- Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWD)
- Known for
- Victoria Falls, wildlife safaris, Great Zimbabwe ruins
- Food
- Sadza, Bream, Matapa
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