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United Kingdom visa requirements for Zimbabwean passport holders

Yes. Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa to visit United Kingdom for tourism. The visa fee is GBP 135.

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Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa to visit United Kingdom for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

Fees and timing

Visa feeGBP 135

Not sure you are ready to apply?

Run a free readiness check. Meridian shows you what is still missing or inconsistent before you apply. We do not promise approval. We help you apply with confidence.

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At the border

These apply when you cross the border. They are separate from your visa application.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

Depending on nationality and reason for coming to the UK (for example visiting or transiting through a UK airport), you may be able to apply for an ETA instead of a visa.

No start date has been confirmed. Applies to you if you do not need a visa.

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

14 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport-style photographValid passport or other travel documentFinancial documents showing sufficient fundsEmployer letter on company headed paperConfirmation of outward journey from the UKProof of your marriage or civil partnership plans in the UK (e.g., booking confirmation, emails with venue)Completed visa application formApplication fee receiptLegal document showing relationship to parent or guardian if minorCopy of parent or guardian passport photo page if minorFull translation of documents not in English or WelshConfirmation of legal residenceEvidence of sponsor supportCopies of previous passports showing travel to other countries
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter, your itinerary, and an employer letter

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the GBP 135 visa fee

Paid at UK Visa Application Centre.

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at UK Visa Application Centre.

Then the consulate decides

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Requirements last updated October 2026.

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