Zimbabwe Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	2	Yes
Australian	Yes	2	Yes
Canadian	Yes	2	Yes
USA	Yes	2	Yes
Other EU	Yes	1/2	Yes

Passport Note
2. Nationals of the following countries may obtain visas valid for up to 90 days on arrival in Zimbabwe, provided holding tickets and documents for return or onward travel and sufficient funds for their stay: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and USA.

Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

All visitors to Zimbabwe must be in possession of return tickets (or funds in lieu) and sufficient funds to support themselves. The granting of a visa is not a guarantee of entry.

Passports
Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of departure required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of Cyprus, Ireland and Malta;
(b) passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 6 hours by the same or connecting flight, provided holding tickets with reserved seats and documents for onward travel and not leaving the transit area.

Types of Visa and Cost
Visa at port of entry: cost dependent on nationality, British nationals £36; contact consular section at embassy for further details.

Validity
Six months from date of issue.

Applications to:
Embassy; see General Info. For Multiple-entry visas, travelers must apply direct to the Chief Immigration Officer in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Working Days Required
Seven.

Warning
There has been a general increase in the level of violent crime. There is a heightened risk of violence at political demonstrations and rallies particularly in the high density areas and the Central Business District of Harare, but main tourist areas have been largely unaffected by political and social unrest. A peaceful prayer meeting in the Harare suburb of Highfield on 11 March 2007, was violently disrupted by Zimbabwean riot police.

It is strongly advised against visiting high density, low income, urban suburbs. During the current disturbances these areas are subject to curfews and are patrolled by riot police and other militias who have been reported to be using violence against people found on the streets. Sudden unpredictable violence is likely.

Travelers should avoid engaging in overtly partisan political activity, or in activities that could be construed as such.

It is recommended to travel with organized tour operators to well-established destinations. It is strongly advised against independent travel, particularly backpacking.

Travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Yellow Fever	No	1
Cholera	Yes	2
Typhoid and Polio	3	N/A
Malaria	4	N/A

Health Care
Medical facilities are good in the major towns and there are well-equipped clinics in most outlying areas, although medical costs can be high. There may be drugs shortages in public hospitals. There is no reciprocal agreement with the UK. Health insurance is essential; adequate medical provision is often only provided privately, especially in urban areas. Private hospitals may require health insurance or a cash payment before admission.

Note
1
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year arriving from infected areas.

2
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is not a condition of entry to Zimbabwe. However, cholera is a risk in this country and precautions are advisable. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination, as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.

3
Vaccination against typhoid is advised.

4
Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists from November to June in all areas below 1200m (3937ft) and throughout the year in the Zambezi Valley although there is negligible risk in Harare and Bulawayo. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine.


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