🇿🇼 Zimbabwe visa requirements for Turkmen citizens
Turkmen citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Zimbabwe — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
Entry rules for Turkmenistan passport holders
Turkmen travelers can obtain their visa directly at the border or airport when arriving in Zimbabwe. Bring a passport with at least six months' validity, passport photos, and the visa fee (often payable only in cash). Lines can be long at peak times, so check whether Zimbabwe also offers an e-visa to skip the queue.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Zimbabwe immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Turkmen passport ranks #166 worldwide, opening 50 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (15 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Zimbabwe is one of them.
This is not reciprocal — traveling the other way, Zimbabwean citizens need to arrange entry to Turkmenistan in advance (visa required).
Across Southern Africa as a whole, 2 of 6 destinations are open to Turkmen travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Zimbabwe
- Capital
- Harare
- Region
- Southern Africa
- Currency
- Zimbabwean dollar ($)
- Languages
- Chibarwe, English, Kalanga
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Frequently asked questions
Do Turkmen citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Turkmen citizens can get a visa on arrival when entering Zimbabwe — no embassy visit needed beforehand.
What currency is used in Zimbabwe?
The currency in Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwean dollar ($). The capital city is Harare.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa on arrival for Turkmen citizens traveling to Zimbabwe. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Zimbabwe embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Turkmen passport holders
Going the other way? Turkmenistan visa requirements for Zimbabwean citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.