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Student visa for Zimbabwe, for students from Uganda
As a citizen of Uganda you will normally need a student visa or residence permit for Zimbabwe before your course starts. Some nationalities may enter Zimbabwe without a visa and apply for the residence permit there instead; check the official page below for the rule that applies to your passport.
The numbers
- Visa fee
- USD 200 for the study permit, and USD 200 for each yearly renewal
Non-refundable. A late renewal is fined USD 100 (Midlands State University).
University of Zimbabwe: study permit and student visa, checked 2026-11-07
Where to apply
At the embassy or consulate of Zimbabwe that covers Uganda, or through the visa application centre it names. Book early: in the busiest months appointments can be weeks away. Apply only through the official website; nobody can sell you a faster place in the queue.
Official pages: uz.ac.zw · msu.ac.zw. Checked 2026-11-07. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you apply.
Questions students ask
Do students from Uganda need a visa to study in Zimbabwe?
As a citizen of Uganda you will normally need a student visa or residence permit for Zimbabwe before your course starts. Some nationalities may enter Zimbabwe without a visa and apply for the residence permit there instead; check the official page below for the rule that applies to your passport.
This page is general information from official sources, not immigration advice. For a decision about your own case, the official source or a regulated adviser is where that belongs.