Five Things Zimbabwean Passports Should Know About Schengen Visas
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Five Things Zimbabwean Passports Should Know About Schengen Visas

Schengen rules changed quietly last year. Here are the five things that catch travellers out — and how to plan around them.

February 27, 2026 1 min read

Schengen visa rejections are mostly avoidable, but the avoidance is in the paperwork. Here's what we wish every Zimbabwean traveller knew before their first appointment.

1. Apply at the country of primary stay, not first entry

If you're flying through Paris but spending six nights in Rome, your visa is Italian, not French. People still get this wrong every week.

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