Zimbabwe visa requirements for Ugandans
Travel and visa requirements
Zimbabwean Visa is not required for Ugandans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of Uganda can visit Zimbabwe without obtaining a visa for a stay duration of 90 days.
- Uganda 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.
- A departure tax of 30 USD is imposed on travellers leaving the country.
- A Yellow Fever Certificate of vaccination will be requested from visitors at the port of entry.
- Travellers must have 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 has 16 official languages with English, Shona, and Ndebele the most commonly used.
- Zimbabwe has a tropical climate with many local variations.
- The southern areas are known for their heat and aridity, parts of the central plateau receive frost in winter, the Zambezi valley is also known for its extreme heat and the Eastern Highlands usually experience cool temperatures and the highest rainfall in the country.
- In Zimbabwe, men with large stomach are considered wealthy. A large stomach indicates that a person is financially stable and can afford to eat meat each day.
- Zimbabwe is a young nation, as half the population is below 21 years of age.
- Zimbabwe is one of the smartest countries in Africa. About 90% of the population is educated.
- The country's rainy season generally runs from late October to March.
- Zimbabwe is a multi-currency nation. It abandoned its own 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.
- It is illegal for the police to impound on a vehicle on the road. The police are only allowed to check a driver’s license.
- Large parts of Zimbabwe were once covered by forests with abundant wildlife
- 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 in Zimbabwe include pottery, basketry, textiles, jewellery and carving.
- 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 Uganda to Zimbabwe is 3 hours, 24 minutes.
- Zimbabwe uses the Central Africa Time zone (GMT+2) which means that Uganda is 1 hour ahead of Zimbabwe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of Zimbabwe?
What is the capital of Zimbabwe?
The capital and largest city is Harare and the second largest being Bulawayo. The city proper has an area of 960.6 km2 (371 mi2) and an estimated population of 1,606,000 in 2009.
Is it safe to visit Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe is generally a very safe country however occasional robberies do occur like in any other nation, crime in Zimbabwe is probably one of the lowest on the African continent.
How populous is Zimbabwe?
The current population of Zimbabwe is 14,692,189 as of Wednesday, September 18, 2019, based on the latest United Nations estimates. Zimbabwe population is equivalent to 0.19% of the total world population. Zimbabwe ranks number 74 in the list of countries by population.