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Zimbabwe entry requirements
What you need to enter Zimbabwe: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa on arrival | See portal | Up to 30 days |
Most EU passports: Get the visa on arrival or apply online about 3 weeks ahead. The KAZA UNIVISA (US$50, 30 days) also covers Zambia.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Harare
- Currency
- Zimbabwe Gold (US dollar widely used) (ZWG)
- Languages
- English, Shona, Ndebele
- Plug types
- D, G
- Best time
- May to October
- Main airports
- Harare (HRE), Victoria Falls (VFA)
Plan your trip
Victoria Falls · best months
Highlights of Zimbabwe
- Victoria Falls
- Hwange National Park
- Great Zimbabwe ruins
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (visa on arrival).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Zimbabwe?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Zimbabwe?
Malaria is present in some regions. Check your route with a travel clinic.
What is the best time to visit Zimbabwe?
May to October is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Zimbabwe?
The currency is the Zimbabwe Gold (US dollar widely used) (ZWG). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Zimbabwe visa portal
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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