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๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ผ Does a Zimbabwean need a visa for Ireland ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช?

Visa required

Yes. Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Ireland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ireland before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Zimbabwean citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Ireland or its official government website before you travel.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Ireland at a glance

Capital: Dublin ยท Currency: Euro (EUR, โ‚ฌ) ยท Official languages: English, Irish ยท Calling code: +353

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Ireland: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 20 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Zimbabwe (G) works with sockets in Ireland. Mains voltage differs (Ireland: 230 V; Zimbabwe: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Ireland โ†’

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช Irish passport holders visiting Zimbabwe: Irish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually at the airport or land border.

The Zimbabwean passport at a glance

36visa-free
1ETA
20visa on arrival
44e-Visa
97visa required

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Questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Zimbabwean passport holders need a visa for Ireland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ireland before travelling.

Does an Irish need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Irish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, usually at the airport or land border.