Original document : https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe

Change description : 2025-02-03 16:49:00: Updated information on the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page). [Guidance and regulation]

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Foreign travel advice

Zimbabwe

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:
133 JanuaryFebruary 2025
Updated:
133 JanuaryFebruary 2025
Latest update:
AdditionUpdated of information on possible disruption to travel, including delays or closures at the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border with('Warnings Mozambique, at short notice (‘Warnings and insurance’insurance' page).

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Seek local advice, monitor local media and FCDO’s travel advice for Mozambique before travel.

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Update history

2025-04-01 12:51
Removal of information on possible demonstrations on 31 March (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-03-28 11:35
Update with information on possible demonstrations on 31 March (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-02-03 16:49
Updated information on the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-01-13 16:56
Addition of information on possible disruption to travel, including delays or closures at the border with Mozambique, at short notice (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2024-10-07 11:42
Updated information about taking money into and out of Zimbabwe (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2024-09-13 12:10
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

2024-08-27 11:18
Removal of information to anticipate increased security measures before and during the Southern African Development Community Summit on 17 August (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-08-02 12:16
Addition of information to anticipate increased security measures before and during the Southern African Development Community Summit on 17 August (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-04-10 16:50
New information on the introduction of a new currency in Zimbabwe (ZiG) which has replaced the Zimbabwe Dollar (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-04-03 12:40
Updated information on COVID-19 measures, taking photographs in secure areas and road travel (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-11-20 09:34
Information on Cholera and Polio outbreaks in Zimbabwe (‘Health’ page).

2023-10-19 12:59
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-08-26 23:48
Information on avoiding political gatherings or demonstrations following Zimbabwe’s general elections

2023-08-24 11:43
Information on avoiding political gatherings or demonstrations following Zimbabwe’s general elections (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-06-27 10:56
Information on Zimbabwe’s upcoming general elections (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-06-22 12:23
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-06-22 11:55
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-06-15 16:36
Information on the removal of COVID-19 measures at points of entry and of the requirement to wear masks at public gatherings (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).

2023-06-13 10:08
New information on the airlines in Zimbabwe that do not meet international safety standards (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

2023-03-06 11:12
Removed information on high winds and heavy rainfall, in southern and eastern areas of Zimbabwe (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).

2023-02-27 15:18
Updated information on high winds and heavy rainfall, in southern and eastern areas of Zimbabwe (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).

2023-02-23 15:06
Information on Cyclone Freddy bringing high winds, heavy rainfall, and flash floods to southern and eastern areas of Zimbabwe (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).

2023-02-15 14:52
Updated information on visas, health and money (‘Entry requirements’, ‘Health’ and ‘Money’ pages).

2022-10-17 15:32
Updated information on using international bank cards and COVID-19 measures (‘Summary’ and ‘Coronavirus’ page).

2022-08-26 14:44
Updated information on current measles outbreak in Zimbabwe (’Health’ page)

2022-07-13 16:22
Updated information on COVID-19 measures for Zimbabwe residents and entry requirements for children (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-06-28 15:26
Update to information on exiting Zimbabwe and returning to the UK (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-04-29 11:12
Update to information on exiting Zimbabwe and returning to the UK (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-04-04 16:26
Update to information on entering and transiting Zimbabwe with proof of vaccination (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-03-17 09:48
Clarification on information on requirements for travellers leaving Zimbabwe (‘Coronavirus’ and Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-03-03 17:03
Updated information on entry requirements and restrictions for public places and services (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages). Additional advice on carrying photographic identity documentation when out and about in Zimbabwe (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Local laws and customs’ pages)