Zimbabwe visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Zimbabwean Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaian passport holders can stay in Zimbabwe visa-free for 90 days.
- All visitors to Zimbabwe need to present a valid passport, return transportation ticket, and proof of sufficient funds.
- Your passport must be valid for six months from the date of entry into the country with at least three blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps.
- Visitors are allowed to extend their stay at the discretion of an Immigration Officer. The maximum period by which you can extend your visa is 6 months.
- If you intend to exit Zimbabwe with more than $2000, you must declare it before entry into Zimbabwe.
- Ghanaians visiting Zimbabwe with pets must obtain a certificate of vaccination and must obtain a certificate of vaccination from the embassy or the high commission.
- Ghanaians visiting Zimbabwe must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Harare, Zimbabwe. The estimated flight time is between 5 - 6 hours.
- Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in Zimbabwe.
- Because the time zone currently used in Zimbabwe is the Central Africa Time (GMT+2), Zimbabwe is 2 hours ahead of Ghana.
- Getting around in Zimbabwe is possible through various public means of transportation including Car hires Taxis, Buses, Trains.
- In Zimbabwe, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The climate of Zimbabwe is divided into winter with temperature ranging from 12 °C to 13 °C and summer with temperature ranging from 32 °C to 38 °C.
- The best time to visit Zimbabwe for game-viewing, although note that September and October are extremely hot and dry months.
- Although English is the official language in Zimbabwe, there are over 16 other languages commonly spoken including Tonga, Shona, Venda, Tsonga, Tswana.
- Visitors might want to pick up some basic Tonga, Shona, Venda, Tsonga and Tswana phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Zimbabwe, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
- Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Best time to visit Zimbabwe?
With mild temperatures, virtually no rain and low malaria risk, the dry May to October winter season is generally seen as the best time to visit Zimbabwe for game-viewing, although note that September and October are extremely hot and dry months.
What's the best currency to use while in Zimbabwe?
The currencies presently used in Zimbabwe include US dollars, South African rand, Botswana pula, British pounds and Euros and of these the US Dollar is most common and certainly the best one to travel with.
What is Zimbabwe known for?
The name "Zimbabwe" stems from a Shona term for Great Zimbabwe, an ancient ruined city in the country's south-east whose remains are now a protected site. Zimbabwe was formerly known as Southern Rhodesia (1898), Rhodesia (1965), and Zimbabwe Rhodesia (1979).
Is English spoken in Zimbabwe?
English is one of the official languages spoken in Zimbabwe. However, English, Shona and Ndebele are the most widely spoken languages in the country. Approximately 70% of the population is Shona speaking and speaks ChiShona as their first language. But the official language of Zimbabwe is English.
Is Zimbabwe safe to visit??
Zimbabwe is generally safe to visit. However, it's best to stay alert and avoid openly displaying cash.