Country guide
Zimbabwe
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Multi-currency scheme: the US Dollar and South African Rand can be used (a few other currencies can also be used)
Time zones
UTC/GMT +2 (Same time zone as South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 263
Best time to go
May to October, the dry season
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being a potential health risk. Bottled water is available.
Travel tips
Check the local political situation before finalising travel plans.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
No visas are required by SA passport holders.
SA passport is to be valid for a minimum of 6 months.
Visa application centre
Visa Applications: www.evisa.gov.zw
Issuing authorities
Consulate of Zimbabwe, Johannesburg
20 Ernest Oppenheimer Avenue, Bruma, Johannesburg
Tel: 011 615 5879
Email: admin@zimbabweconsulate.co.za
Web: www.zimbabweconsulate.co.za
Office hours: Mon,Tue,Thur & Fri 08:30-12:00.
Consulate of Zimbabwe, Cape Town
55 Kuper Street, Zonnebloem, 7925
Tel: 021 461 1994 / 5
Email: zimcapetown@zimfa.gov.zw
Web: www.zimconsulatecpt.co.za
Visits by appointment only.
SA representative
SA Embassy
7 Elcombe Street, Belgravia, Harare
Tel: + 263 242 251 843
E-mail: harare.consular@dirco.gov.za
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1; Feb 21; Apr 3-4, 6, 18; May 1, 25; Aug 10-11; Dec 22, 25-26