Zimbabwe visa requirements for Mozambicans

Travel and visa requirements

Zimbabwean Visa is not required for Mozambicans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Mozambique visiting Zimbabwe are not required to apply for a visa for a stay duration of 90 days.
  • Mozambique citizens’ passports must be valid for the duration of stay in Zimbabwe.
  • Visitors are required to provide at least two blank pages of their passport for visa stamps.
  • There are no restrictions on exporting goods up to a value of ZWD 5000 by each person.
  • Travellers will be charged a departure tax of 30 USD  on leaving the country.
  • A Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination will be requested from visitors at the port of entry.
  • Travellers entering Zimbabwe are required to have purchased their onward or return tickets.
  • An import licence is required to import Fresh meat, agricultural products, seeds, bulbs, and drugs.
  • Cats and dogs require a permit issued by the Director of Veterinary Services, Post Office Box no. 8012, Causeway, Harare, along with a health certificate.
  • Pet animals may enter as cargo or as traveller's checked luggage but not in the cabin.
  • Zimbabwe is known to have 16 official languages with English, Shona, and Ndebele as the most commonly used.
  • Zimbabwe has a tropical climate with many local variations depending on location and topography. 
  • The southern areas in Zimbabwe are hot and arid including Zambezi valley, parts of the central plateau is frosty during winter and the Eastern Highlands usually experience cool temperatures and the highest rainfall in the country.
  • Men with large stomach are considered financially stable and can afford to eat meat each day in Zimbabwe.
  • Zimbabwe is a nation with a high percentage of young people, as half the population is below 21 years of age.
  • Zimbabwe is one of the smartest countries in Africa as about 90% of the population is educated.
  • The country's rainy season generally runs from late October to March while the rest of the year is dry.
  • Zimbabwe is a multi-currency nation, people of the country hardly use the official currency, the Zimbabwean dollar, for foreign currencies such as South Africa rand, US dollar, euro, and the Botswana pula.
  • In Zimbabwe, you can buy an item priced in South African rands, pay in euros, and get a change in US dollars.
  • Note that the police can check a driver’s license but are not allowed to impound on a vehicle on the road. 
  • The main tourist attraction in Zimbabwe is the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi which is located in the north-west of the country and shared with Zambia.
  • Traditional arts made in Zimbabwe include pottery, basketry, textiles, jewellery and carving aimed to satisfy tourists interests.
  • Transportation within Zimbabwe is made through road vehicles with water, air and railways.
  • 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 estimated flight time from Maputo, Mozambique to Zimbabwe is 1 hour, 23 minutes.
  • Zimbabwe uses the Central Africa Time zone (GMT+2) which means that there is no time difference between Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drink tap water in Zimbabwe?

The tap water in some areas of Zimbabwe is fine to drink while it is not in others. We would recommend  that you always drink bottled water to be safe during your time away and to eliminate any worry you may have.

What is the food like in Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwean cuisine is strongly influenced by Europe, with pasta, rice and potatoes readily available. On safari, you will generally be served European style cuisine with an African twist. 
What is the service and accommodation like in Zimbabwe?
You can expect a high level of service at your accommodations and from your guides. Guides in Zimbabwe are trained to the highest standards and they go through an extensive training process to become efficient in what they do.
What are the tourist sites to visit in Zimbabwe?
You can explore a range of diverse national parks, including Hwange, famous for its huge elephant herds, to Matobo, where you will find a landscape mainly consisting of large granite rocks, home to lots of rhino. You can canoe around Mana Pools National Park, the perfect way to view the wildlife as it comes to drink. There is also, of course, the magnificent Victoria Falls. Arguably better from the Zimbabwean side,  there is a range of activities to enjoy, including bungee jumping, white-water rafting, abseiling, elephant rides, horse safaris and fishing.