Zimbabwe

Government advisories

• ☐ United States: level 2/4 — Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
• ☐ United Kingdom: level 1/4
• ☐ Canada: level 2/4 — Exercise a high degree of caution

Health notices

• ☐ Global Measles (level 1)

Entry requirements

☐ Visitors to Zimbabwe must obtain an e-visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who may obtain a visa on arrival.

Practical

• ☐ Plug type D/G, 220V — bring an adapter if yours differs
• ☐ Drives on the left
• ☐ Emergency (police): 999
• ☐ Emergency (ambulance): 999
• ☐ Emergency (fire): 999
• ☐ Money: In April 2024, Zimbabwe introduced a new currency, named Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) (ISO code ZWG). Coins of the ZiG were issued in denominations of , , , 1, 2 and 5 ZiG. Banknotes of the ZiG were issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 ZiG.

Laws that could get a tourist arrested

• ☐ Political Demonstrations — Tourists and expats are strongly discouraged from attending political rallies or events. Authorities have historically responded with strong force to political demonstrations.

Before you go

General trip-prep, not specific to Zimbabwe — the same short list applies anywhere.

• ☐ Register with your embassy's traveler program if one exists
• ☐ Check your passport's validity and blank-page requirements on your destination's official entry-rules page
• ☐ Photograph/screenshot your passport, visa, and travel insurance documents
• ☐ Download offline maps for your destination
• ☐ Confirm your bank/card issuer knows you're traveling
• ☐ Check whether your phone plan needs a travel add-on or a local SIM