Zimbabwe visa requirements for Zambians
Travel and visa requirements
Zimbabwean Visa is not required for Zambians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Zambians looking to travel to Zimbabwe can travel for a duration of 90 days without a visa.
- Zambians intending to visit Zimbabwe are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
- Travelers having the amount of $2,000 USD or more must have it declared/documented upon entry.
- 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.
- Bring cash sufficient for the duration of your trip; the importation of any currency into Zimbabwe by travelers is not restricted. However, all travelers are encouraged to complete a Customs Declaration Form (Form 47) and declare the currency in their possession at the time of entry.
- Note that all domestic transactions should be settled in Zimbabwe dollars, in accordance with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (Legal Tender) Regulations, Statutory Instrument 142 of 2019. Travelers may have to exchange U.S. dollars for Zimbabwe dollars at exchange bureaus; use of U.S. dollar cash for transactions in Zimbabwe is restricted.
- Here are the top ten places to visit in Zimbabwe; Victoria Falls, River Zambezi, Chinhoyi Caves- just along Harare Lusaka road, you'll find the breath-taking Chinhoyi Caves, Bulawayo, Mutare Town, The Great Zimbabwe Ruins, Hwange National Park, Matopos National Park.
- Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs in Zimbabwe can be severe, and convicted offenders can expect average jail sentences of three to seven years and heavy fines. Authorities may detain you for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you or for taking pictures of government buildings and police stations.
- Photographing the Munhumutapa Building, which houses the President’s offices, is punishable by a jail term and there is no provision for paying a fine. It is not always apparent what the police deem sensitive and they have detained people for photographing anything they view as sensitive, no matter how innocuous it may seem. You should seriously consider the risks of taking pictures anywhere in Zimbabwe other than game parks and other obvious tourist attractions.
- 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.
- There is no time difference between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- The number of roadblocks has significantly reduced under the new administration however, the government frequently uses marked and unmarked roadblocks to enforce order and collect fines, particularly in urban centers and on major roads. Quickly comply when instructed by police or security officials to stop at a roadblock.
- Safety standards and training vary at game parks and wildlife viewing areas. You should ascertain whether operators are trained and licensed. All animals should be respected as wild and extremely dangerous. Travelers should keep a safe distance from animals and remain in vehicles or other protected enclosures when visiting game parks.
- Tourists wishing to hunt in Zimbabwe must be accompanied by a licensed operator. You should request and check the authenticity of their license by contacting the Zimbabwe Association of Tour and Safari Operators (ZATSO).
- Hunters should confirm that they are not hunting on illegally seized land or on a nature conservancy as you may be subject to arrest, lawsuits, fines, seizure of possessions, and imprisonment.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe in Zimbabwe?
Due to heightened political tensions, especially around the time for elections, Zimbabwe is categorized as not very safe. If you decide to travel to Zimbabwe, stay alert and avoid openly displaying cash.
Why was Zimbabwe called Rhodesia?
This naming dispute dated back to October 1964, when Northern Rhodesia became independent from the UK and concurrently changed its name to Zambia.
Was Zimbabwe a British colony?
The earliest settlement of the area now known as Zimbabwe goes back about 100.000 years. In the 1880s, the country became a British colony, called Southern Rhodesia, which lasted until 1965 when the white minority declared independence from Britain to avoid having majority rule.
What is Zimbabwe known for?
Victoria Falls, one of the seven wonders of the world, is Zimbabwe's famed attraction and lies close to the Zambezi River -- another popular Zimbabwean heritage.
When was Zimbabwe founded?
Zimbabwe was founded in the 1880s when the British arrived with Cecil Rhodes' British South Africa Company. In 1898, the name Southern Rhodesia was adopted.