South Africa visa requirements for Zimbabweans
Travel and visa requirements
South African Visa is not required for Zimbabweans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- Zimbabwe passport holders can visit South Africa visa-free for a duration of 30 days.
- Tourists can extend their stay for another 30 days by applying for an extension at the immigration office.
- Intending tourists are required to provide a passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of departure from South Africa. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure from South Africa.
- Visitors from must have a return back to Zimbabwe or onward ticket to other destinations.
- Nationals of Zimbabwe must also a confirmed proof of accommodation while in South Africa, which could be a hotel reservation or a letter from a host already living in the country.
- Zimbabweans visiting South Africa with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license.
- Prospective visitors can get to South Africa from any international airport in Zimbabwe. These airports can be found in Harare and Bulawayo.
- Kenya Airways, British Airways, Air Namibia and Air Zimbabwe are some of the carriers that fly from Zimbabwe to South Africa.
- The estimated flight duration from Harare to Cape Town, South Africa is 23 hours, 15 minutes and from Bulawayo, it is 1 day, 7 hours.
- Although South Africa is a secular state with a diverse religious population, Christianity is the most widely practised religion in South Africa.
- South Africa has eleven official languages. They are Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu. Zulu is the most spoken of all the languages. Most South Africans can speak more than one language.
- South Africa's climatic conditions generally range from the Mediterranean in the southwestern corner of South Africa to temperate in the interior plateau, and subtropical in the northeast. A small area in the northwest has a desert climate. Most of the country has warm, sunny days and cool nights.
- The South African Rand is the official currency used in the country. While many shops and restaurants will accept credit cards, merchants at small, local markets may only accept cash. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- South Africa is a year-round destination due to its varying regional climates and wildlife opportunities. The Cape has beautiful hot, dry weather in its summer months between November and February, while the best time to visit for whale watching is between July and November.
- South Africa uses the South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2). Both countries use the same timezone.
- In South Africa the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M and N. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Getting around South Africa is possible through various public means of transportation including Domestic flights, Public Buses, Taxis, Trains, Car hires.
- Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Africa safe for tourist travel?
South Africa is no utopia. Crime is a major problem in this country, and violent incidents do occur. However, as a tourist, you can avoid dangerous situations by simply being aware and making informed choices.
When is the best time to travel to South Africa?
The best time to visit South Africa is probably during the dry season. For most of the country, this means traveling during the southern hemisphere winter (May to October), when the weather is typified by clear, warm days and chilly nights.
How bad is South Africa's malaria risk?
Tourists visiting a malaria area during the daytime and staying in good hotels in the evenings and overnight run no risk, and do not need to take antimalaria tablets. The South Africa Department of Health recommends antimalarials from October to May when risks are higher.