Destination
Zimbabwe
Africa · Harare
Entry details
Visa on arrival · up to 90 days
- Source's ruleVisa on arrival
- Passport validityValid for period of stay
- Mandatory registrationCustoms declaration
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
From the guidebook
Entry requirements Category A - no visa required Passport holders of the following countries do not need a visa to enter Zimbabwe for up to 3 months (unless otherwise noted): Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, DR Congo, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, Grenada, Hong Kong (6 months), Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malaysia, Malawi, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, Mozambique (30 days), Namibia, Nauru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu and Zambia. Category B - visa on arrival
…Safety advisory
Exercise normal safety precautions
Traveller safety tips
Generally, Zimbabwe has a much lower crime rate than its neighbors, and Zimbabweans are well known for their unrivaled hospitality. Most crime that does occur is opportunistic in nature and travelers should take care with their personal belongings and follow local advice. It really is just a matter of common sense, which you should exercise no matter where you are. Shortages of fuel and water can occur in parts of the country, so keep extra supplies with you in case they are unavailable for an extended period. Water and electricity supplies are frequently disrupted, so most homes in the cities are equipped with boreholes, solar power or generators. Whilst many locals will politely inquire about you and your country, remember, most Zimbabweans are still sensitive to foreigners' opinions of their country and its politicians, mostly due to years of negative press
…When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Unity Day
December 22, 2026
Tue · in 84d
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
St. Stephen's Day
Boxing Day
December 26, 2026
Sat · in 88d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Robert Mugabe National Youth Day
February 21, 2027
Sun · in 145d
Good Friday
March 26, 2027
Fri · in 178d
Holy Saturday
Easter Saturday
March 27, 2027
Sat · in 179d
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
UNESCO sites
5UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Great Zimbabwe National Monument1986Cultural
Great Zimbabwe was a city in the south-eastern hills of the modern country of Zimbabwe, near Masvingo. It was settled from around 1000 AD, and served as the capital of the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe from the 13th century. It is the largest stone structure in precolonial Southern Africa. Major construction on the city began in the 11th century until the 15th century, and it was abandoned in the 16th or 17th century. The edifices were erected by ancestors of the Shona people, currently located in Zimbabwe and nearby countries. The stone city spans an area of 7.22 square kilometres (2.79 mi2). Population estimates vary. Earlier estimates suggest a peak population of around 20,000 people. A recent study using archaeological, ethnographic, and historical evidence, along with statistical modeling suggests that the site's population did not exceed 10,000 people. The Zimbabwe state centred on it
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Khami Ruins National Monument1986Cultural
Khami is a ruined city located 22 kilometres (14 mi) west of Bulawayo, in Zimbabwe. It was once the capital of the Kingdom of Butua of the Torwa dynasty. It is now a national monument and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Matobo Hills2003Cultural
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The Matobo National Park forms the core of the Matobo or Matopos Hills, an area of granite kopjes and wooded valleys commencing some 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Bulawayo, southern Zimbabwe. The hills were formed over 2 billion years ago with granite being forced to the surface; it has eroded to produce smooth "whaleback dwalas" and broken kopjes, strewn with boulders and interspersed with thickets of vegetation. Matopo/Matob was named by the Lozwi. A different tradition states that the first King, Mzilikazi Khumalo when told by the local residents that the great granite domes were called madombo he replied, possible half jest, "We will call them matobo" - an Isindebele play on 'Bald heads'.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas1984Natural
- Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls1989Natural
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
Vienna Convention: national licences (Latin script) are accepted; an IDP is not required.
Local norms
Culture & etiquette
Visitors to Zimbabwe will find Zimbabweans incredibly welcoming, friendly, and hospitable. Many will go out of their way to help you and ensure you have a good time. You can freely approach the locals for advice and you can ask them specific directions to get somewhere. As is the case throughout Africa, respect for elders is very important and it is customary to use honorifics with people you're not well acquainted with. Try not to ignore, contradict, or publicly disagree with someone older than you or in a position of authority. In smaller towns and villages, especially on the road, if you walk past somebody it is customary to exchange pleasantries. They may also ask you "how are you", or another similar variation, is usually standard. A simple hello or "how are you?" or "have a nice day" will suffice
…Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Ride-hailing: Bolt
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Zimbabwe: do Turkmenistan citizens need a visa?
No advance visa: Turkmenistan citizens get a visa on arrival — up to 90 days.
How long can you stay?
Up to 90 days per visit.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid for period of stay. On arrival: Customs declaration. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+993 12 44-56-92MFA consular service hotlineAbout the country
- Capital
- Harare
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 16,868,409
- Area
- 390,580 km²
- Currency
- Zimbabwe Gold · ZWG
- Time zone
- 19:08UTC+2
- Sockets
- DG
- Emergency
- 999all services
- Calling code
- +263
- Languages
- English, Shona, South Ndebele, North Ndebele
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