Several airlines resume international flights at Harare airport (Chat, 01.10.2020). Government lifts ban on inter-city travel (Reuters, 15.09.2020). Government to allow international flights from 1 October; domestic flights permitted from 10 September (Reuters, 08.09.2020)

There are limited commercial flights into and out of Zimbabwe. Foreign nationals are able to exit Zimbabwe. However, if you’re travelling to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport from outside Harare, you will need to get an authorisation letter from your local police station. Take your confirmed flight ticket and your passport with you. On leaving Zimbabwe, you will be also required to present a negative COVID-19 certificate, issued no more than 72 hours prior to boarding your flight. Ethiopian Airlines have resumed flights from Harare. Emirates and Kenyan Airways are expected to resume operations from early October.
*Entry to Zimbabwe: From 1 October, Zimbabwe is opening its international airports to tourists in addition to Zimbabwean nationals and valid residence permit holders. From 30 September 2020 visas that have been extended during the national lockdown, including diplomatic visas, temporary residence permits or employment permits, will expire. If you wish to extend or renew such visas or permits you must do so via the relevant Government of Zimbabwe department.

*Transiting Zimbabwe: Citizens or residents of a Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) member state transiting through Zimbabwe’s land borders on their way to their homes must present a COVID-19-free certificate issued within the previous seven working days and submit themselves to screening and testing for COVID-19.

*Testing/screening on arrival: To enter Zimbabwe you must possess a negative COVID-19 test result, taken no more than than 48 hours before your journey. If you do not have a negative test result, or if you exhibit COVID-19 like symptoms on arrival, you will be detained at a holding facility where you will be required to pay US$60.00 for a test. Check with your carrier before flying to confirm any additional requirements.

*Quarantine requirements: People arriving in Zimbabwe are subject to a 14-day quarantine period. Several private facilities have been approved by the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health. It is possible to make bookings online through the ZINCAT website. Individuals will be responsible for meeting costs associated with private facilities. Your travel document or identity document may be retained by the authorities for the duration of the quarantine period.

*Data collection: You will be required to complete track and trace information on arrival in Zimbabwe.

*Exiting Zimbabwe: The Zimbabwean government has said that British nationals, including dual nationals, are allowed to exit Zimbabwe. However, if you’re travelling to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport from outside Harare, you will need to get an authorisation letter from your local police station. Take your confirmed flight ticket and your passport with you. On leaving Zimbabwe, you will be also required to present a negative COVID-19 certificate, issued no more than 72 hours prior to boarding your flight.

*Travel in Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe is currently in indefinite lockdown. During this time, you are required to stay at home except to buy essential food or medicine, or seek essential healthcare. Only certain categories of key workers are exempt. There is a curfew between 8pm to 6am which is being enforced by the security services. You should comply with these requirements, wherever you are staying in Zimbabwe. You should avoid any political gatherings or demonstrations. These can be unpredictable, can turn violent without notice and the response from the security forces may be disproportionate. You should exercise a high degree of caution and monitor local media and this travel advice for updates. It is compulsory to wear a face mask covering the nose and mouth whenever you are outside of your home. Public transport is now very limited.

*Accommodation: You should ensure you have accommodation for the period of the lockdown, as some hotels may close at short notice.

*Public spaces and services: All gatherings of more than 100 people are prohibited, unless you need to access an essential service in which case you should try to maintain social distancing.


Quarantine requirement at government designated site.

People arriving in Zimbabwe are subject to a 14-day quarantine period. Several private facilities have been approved by the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health. It is possible to make bookings online through the ZINCAT website. Individuals will be responsible for meeting costs associated with private facilities. Your travel document or identity document may be retained by the authorities for the duration of the quarantine period.

COVID-19 negative certification required for entering the country.

To enter Zimbabwe you must possess a negative COVID-19 test result, taken no more than than 48 hours before your journey. If you do not have a negative test result, or if you exhibit COVID-19 like symptoms on arrival, you will be detained at a holding facility where you will be required to pay US$60.00 for a test. Check with your carrier before flying to confirm any additional requirements.