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Zimbabwe travel guide for Britons

Check the current visa rule for UK passports with official sources before travel.

Updated Sep 20261 min read
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Quick answer

Check the current visa rule for UK passports with official sources.

Quick answer
RequirementDetail
VisaRequired for UK citizens
Visa on arrivalCheck availability and fee with official sources
Passport validityCheck with official sources
Onward ticketCheck with official sources
ETAcheck

Visa rules can change; confirm with the Zimbabwe e-visa portal or the UK Foreign Travel Advice before booking.

Entry requirements

Check the current visa rule for UK passports with official sources.

  • Passport validity: check with official sources
  • Onward ticket: check with official sources
  • Visa fee: check with official sources
  • Visa on arrival: check availability with official sources

Flight info

Flights from London to Harare typically involve one stop. Travel time varies by itinerary and layover.

  • Main Zimbabwe airport: Harare International (HRE)
  • Typical itinerary: varies by airline and schedule
  • Total door-to-door: varies

Practical info

Zimbabwe uses British-style Type G plugs and also Type D (round three-pin). Voltage is 220–240 V, 50 Hz; UK travellers can use devices without an adapter, but a universal plug is advisable for Type D sockets.

Tipping is customary in restaurants; guide tips vary and should be based on service.

  • Plug types: D, G
  • Voltage: 220–240 V, 50 Hz
  • Restaurant tip: 10%
  • Guide tip: varies
  • Emergency: verify numbers

Questions people ask

Do Britons need a visa for Zimbabwe?

Check the current visa rule with official sources.

How much does a trip to Zimbabwe cost in GBP?

Costs vary widely depending on travel style, season and itinerary. Verify current prices with reliable sources.

What is the standard tip for guides?

Tipping is customary; amounts vary and should be based on service.

Verify with the official source

Draft, not field-verified

Rules, fees, schedules and prices change. Verify with the official source (the government, embassy, operator or venue) before you book or travel.

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