The government has set up a new online visa application platformThis new service enables travelers from countries requiring a visa to complete all their formalities via the Internet, replacing the old paper-based system.
Expansion of the border management system
This initiative is part of the expansion of the Online Border Management System (OBMS), initially launched the previous year. The system now covers a wider range of immigration services, including electronic visas (e-visas), electronic permits (e-permits) and other essential procedures.
The old platform only facilitated visa applications, but travelers could not pay for their applications online. Payment had to be made at a border post, on arrival in the country. Today, it's possible to apply for a visa and pay for it online..
"We've introduced an online visa application and payment system that allows visitors to apply and pay in advance, reducing delays on arrival."
Clémence Masango, Senior Immigration Manager
Fully paperless procedures
Since the official government platformtravellers can :
- Fill in the visa application form
- Download supporting documents
- Make your payment online
- Receive their decision electronically
All this can be done from the comfort of your own home, without having to visit an embassy or send documents by post, which considerably simplifies the procedure and reduces processing times.
Residence and work permits also available online
In addition to short-stay visas, the platform can now also be used to apply for electronic residence and work permits. Modules for temporary residence permits and investor permits are already operational, while other types of permit are under development.
Benefits for visitors and the economy
According to Respect Gono, Head of the Immigration Department, the new system aims to facilitate the arrival of tourists and investorsThe government hopes to boost the tourism sector and attract more international visitors, a key issue for the national economy. The government thus hopes to boost the tourism sector and attract more international visitors, a key issue for the national economy.
Enhanced security and user experience
The new system integrates digital and biometric controls to enhance border security, detect fraud and track visa and permit holders in real time. The interface, designed with the user in mind, offers a step-by-step supportautomatic notifications and worldwide accessibility from any Internet-connected device.
Focus on tourism in Zimbabwe
If you aspire to be perceived as a true traveller, and want to explore exceptional natural and historical sites, impressive landscapes such as Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba, a abundant wildlife in Hwange Park, as well as places steeped in history such as Matobo and Great Zimbabwe - then Zimbabwe is the ideal destination for you!
Here are 6 reasons why you should travel to Zimbabwe:
- Explore a country still untouched by mass tourism
- Contemplating the world's largest waterfalls
- Discover a major historical site in medieval Africa
- Enjoy a warm, authentic welcome
- Admire a variety of landscapes: plains, savannahs and lakes
- A photo safari with white rhinos
A forward-looking administration
This reform is part of Zimbabwe's drive to modernize its public services and align itself with international best practice in border management. The country thus joins the list of African states relying on technology to facilitate international mobility and promote their attractiveness.
In short, Zimbabwe now offers a single, secure and efficient portal for all visa and permit proceduresThe new platform offers travelers, investors and expatriates a simplified experience adapted to the demands of the modern world. The new platform also reflects the government's new slogan "Zimbabwe is open for business".
You can find out more about the visas available for travel to Zimbabwe in our previous article, via the following link.
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