Zimbabwe visa requirements for Vietnameses

Travel and visa requirements

Zimbabwean Visa is not required for Vietnameses

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Vietnam travellers visiting Zimbabwe are to apply for the Zimbabwean e-visa and it takes two days to process.
  • The days for the foreigners to spend in the country is at the discretion of the Zimbabwean Immigration but 30 days is the minimum days of stay.
  • Zimbabwean e-visa is of tourist, business, transit, student and residence permit categories.
  • Prospective visitors are required to have a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond their date of entry into Zimbabwe and the passport should have a minimum of three blank pages for necessary stampings.
  • A passport-sized photograph is required on the course of your Zimbabwean e-visa application form filling.
  • Proof of residence in your home country and national identity (I.D.) card.
  • Previous Zimbabwean visa acquired if any, and the address of your destination in Zimbabwe.
  • Your approved and granted Zimbabwean e-visa print-out letter and filled form.
  • On entry and exit into Zimbabwe, tourists with amounts above USD 10,000 will be required to declare it.
  • You are to be levied an airport tax of USD 20 for tourist visitors exiting Zimbabwe on international flights, while a tax of USD 5 is levied on those departing on a local flight.
  • 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.
  • A yellow fever vaccination certificate is not required from citizens of India. They are advised to get vaccinated against common illnesses before travelling.
  • Visitors will also be required to provide a return ticket to their respective countries or onward destination.
  • Holders of this Zimbabwean e-visa are can enter the country through Harare International Airport and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.
  • Zimbabwe uses Central Africa Time (GMT+2),  and the Vietnam time zone is (GMT+7). Hence, Vietnam is 5 hours ahead of Zimbabwe.
  • The estimated flight duration from Hanoi, Vietnam to Harare, Zimbabwe is 19 hours, 35 minutes.
  • Some of the flights travelling Zimbabwe are THAI, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian, Emirates, British Airways, South African and Singapore Airlines.
  • The dialling code of Zimbabwe is (+263) available for communication to reach the country.
  • Financial institutions including commercial banks do not operate on Saturday and Sundays.
  • Tourists with pets (cats and dogs) need an import permit (issued by the Director of Veterinary Services, Causeway, Harare). They also need to possess a health certificate. 
  • The climate in Zimbabwe both dry season and the rainy season which occur during the period of May to September, and November to March respectively.
  • 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 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. Always travel with your adapters nonetheless.
  • Transportation in Zimbabwe is possible with buses, trains 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

What are the official languages spoken in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe has 16 official languages, namely Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, 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%.

What is Zimbabwe Shona?

Shona is Zimbabwe's largest ethnic group. The Shona people have created many sculptures and carvings of gods (idols), which are made with the finest materials available.

What is the climate like in Zimbabwe?

The climate is markedly varied by altitude. There is a dry season, including a short cool season during the period May to September when the whole country has very little rain. The rainy season is typically a time of heavy rainfall from November to March.

When is the right 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.