Destination Guides
Zimbabwe

 
assport/Visa
 
Passport/Visa

Yes 2 Yes
Yes 2 Yes
Yes 2 Yes
Yes 2 Yes
Yes 1/2 Yes

 
Passport Note

All visitors to Zimbabwe must be in possession of return tickets (or funds in lieu) and sufficient funds to support themselves. The granting of a visa is not a guarantee of entry.

 
Passports

Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of departure required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

 
Visas

Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Cyprus, Ireland and Malta;
(b) passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 6 hours by the same or connecting flight, provided holding tickets with reserved seats and documents for onward travel and not leaving the transit area.

2.
Nationals of the following countries may obtain visas valid for up to 90 days on arrival in Zimbabwe, provided holding tickets and documents for return or onward travel and sufficient funds for their stay: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and USA.

Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

 
Types of Visa and Cost

Visa at port of entry: cost dependent on nationality, British nationals £36; contact consular section at embassy for further details.

 
Validity

Six months from date of issue.

 
Applications to:

Embassy; see Contact Addresses. For multiple-entry visas, travellers must apply direct to the Chief Immigration Officer in Harare, Zimbabwe.

 
Working Days Required

Seven.

 
 
 
ontact Addresses
 
Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in the UK

Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand, London WC2R 0JR, UK
Tel: (020) 7836 7755.
Website: www.zimbabweembassy-uk.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; 0900-1230 (visa section).

 
Zimbabwe Tourism Office in the UK

Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand, London WC2R 0JR, UK
Tel: (020) 7836 7755.
Website: www.zimbabwetourism.co.zw

 
Embassy of Zimbabwe in the USA

1608 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 332 7100.
Website: www.zimbabwe-embassy.us

 
Zimbabwe Tourism Office in the USA

128 East 56th Street, New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: (212) 486 3444.
Website: www.zimbabwetourism.co.zw

 
 
 
ealth
 
Health

Yes
Yes
Yes
Sometimes
Yes
Yes
No*

 
Health Care

Medical facilities are good in the major towns and there are well-equipped clinics in most outlying areas, although medical costs can be high. There may be drugs shortages in public hospitals. Health insurance is essential; adequate medical provision is often only provided privately, especially in urban areas. Private hospitals may require health insurance or a cash payment before admission.

 
Note

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from areas with risk of yellow fever transmission.

 
 
 
ublic Holidays
 

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan
New Year’s Day.
6 Apr Good Friday.
9 Apr Easter Monday.
18 Apr Independence Day.
1 May Workers’ Day.
25 May Africa Day.
13 Aug Heroes’ Day.
14 Aug Defence Forces Day.
22 Dec Unity Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.

2008
1 Jan
New Year’s Day. 
21 Mar Good Friday. 
24 Mar Easter Monday.
18 Apr Independence Day.
1 May Workers’ Day.
25 May Africa Day.
11 Aug Heroes’ Day. 
12 Aug Defence Forces Day.
22 Dec Unity Day.
25 Dec Christmas Day.
26 Dec Boxing Day.