All visitors are required to carry a passport which is valid for at least six months beyond the intended length of stay. There should be sufficient blank pages for entry stamps upon arrival.
Nationals of the following countries will be issued a visa upon payment at port of entry:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Cook Islands, Denmark, Dominica Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana (no charge), Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Palau Island, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (USA), Seychelles, South Africa (no charge), Spain, State of Palestine, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, USA, UK, Uruguay, Vatican and Virgin islands (USA).

The Zimbabwean unit of currency is the Zimbabwean dollar (Z$)http://www.bankenverband.de/waehrungsrechner/index-xi.asp

International driver’s license

All major credit cards are accepted at hotels, shops and restaurants. However, please note that certain lodges and restaurants do not accept payment by Diners Club or American Express. Credit cards are not accepted at petrol filling stations.

It is required that you obtain malaria prophylactics before entering Zimbabwe. When purchasing these, please tell your doctor or pharmacist which areas in Zimbabwe you intend visiting. Start your prescription at least 24 hours before entering Zimbabwe and continue taking the pills for 6 weeks after leaving the country. If you suffer from side-effects, try taking your malaria prophylactics after dinner, as this usually minimizes the effect of the symptoms. Precautionary measures which you can take to prevent contact with mosquitoes are: sleeping under a bed net or in a room/tent with mosquito proofing (remember to keep the flaps zipped at all times); spraying your accommodation with insecticide; making use of a mosquito-repelling lotion or stick; and wearing long-sleeved clothing, long trousers and socks when outside at night. Any person entering Zimbabwe from, or via, a yellow fever or cholera infected area must be in possession of a valid International Certificate of Vaccination against yellow fever and/or cholera.

English is the official language of Zimbabwe although it is only the first language of about 2% of the population. Other indigenous languages spoken include Shona and Ndebele.

Zimbabwe is a year-round destination. However there are seasons that special interest groups should note:- For high adventure enthusiasts, white water rafting is most exciting when the Zambezi waters are low, generally from August to December.- The best time to visit the Vumba Botanical Gardens is from December to May, when the vegetation is lush and green and most plants are in flower.

You should carry all important documents as photocopies with you at all times!