Zimbabwe visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Zimbabwean Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of Mauritius can stay in Zimbabwe for a period of 90 days without a visa.
  • Mauritians who want to stay beyond the 90-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Immigration department in Harare.
  • Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond their date of exit from Zimbabwe. The passport should have at least three blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Tourists from Mauritius going to Zimbabwe must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in the country. This could be in the form of a sponsor letter from a host living in the country or a hotel reservation.
  • Travellers will also be required to provide a return ticket to Mauritius or onward destination.
  • On entry and exit into Zimbabwe, tourists with amounts above USD 10,000 will be required to declare it.
  • Intending visitors can get to Zimbabwe from any international airport in Mauritius. There are international airports in Port Louis and Rodrigues.
  • Air Mauritius, RwandAir, Kenya Airways, and Air Austral are some of the airlines that fly from Mauritius to Zimbabwe.
  • The estimated flight duration from Port Louis to Harare, Zimbabwe is 9 hours and from Rodrigues, it is 14 hours.
  • The Zimbabwean dollar was scraped in 2009 from been Zimbabwe’s official currency, however, currencies like US dollars, South African rand, Botswana pula, British pounds and Euros are being used in the country as a substitute.
  • Zimbabwe has 16 official languages, namely Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa. However, the country's main languages are Shona, spoken by roughly 70% of the population, and Ndebele, spoken by about 20%.
  • Most Zimbabweans are Christians, Protestants to be precise. However, there is a small number of Traditional believers, Muslims, Bahá'í Faith and Hinduists, making up the minority religion.
  • Victoria Falls, River Zambezi, Chinhoyi caves and Bulawayo are some of the places tourists can visit while in Zimbabwe.
  • Special delicacies tourists can try while in Zimbabwe are Sadza, Nhedz, Whawha and Bota.
  • The climate in Zimbabwe varies by altitude. There is a dry season between May to September with very little rain, while the rainy season is from November to March.
  • Zimbabwe uses Central Africa Time (GMT+2), which puts Mauritius two hours ahead in time.
  • The power and socket plug used in Zimbabwe are of Type D and G. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Transportation in Zimbabwe is possible with buses, train and taxis. 
  • Tourists are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is hunting allowed in Zimbabwe?

Trophy hunting is allowed in Zimbabwe. There are restrictions on the species that can be hunted, when hunting can take place, and the weapons that should be used.

Is Zimbabwe safe for tourist travel?

Most parts of Zimbabwe are considered safe for visitors. Nevertheless, as with many third-world countries, theft and muggings are relatively common. Tourists are advised to be careful and cautious while they go about their tourism-related activities.

Is tap water safe to drink in Zimbabwe?

The tap water in some areas of Zimbabwe is fine to drink, and in others, it is not. Tourists are advised either to boil their own water or buy bottled water.

Does a Mauritian need a visa to travel to Zimbabwe?

Citizens of Mauritius can travel to Zimbabwe for a period of 90 days without a visa. Mauritians who want to stay beyond the 90-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the Immigration department in Harare.