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Film CommissionsIntroduction Zimbabwe has many outstanding natural assets: rich fertile farmlands, spectacular mountains, awesome waterfalls, mighty rivers and lakes, national parks and an assortment of wildlife in an untamed wilderness.Permits/visas Visas are required. | General Information Location: Southern Africa Local Time: GMT +2 Capital City: Harare Population: 12.4 million Area: 390 square km, 242 square miles. Language(s): English, Shona, Ndebele Dialling Code: 263 Emergency: Police: 995. Fire: 993. Ambulance: 994 Directory Enquiries: TV Standard: PAL Driving: Driving is on the left. International Driving Permit or National licence (for up to 90 days) if not in English must be accompanied by a certificate of authority or translation of text Electricity: 220/230V AC 50Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWD 1 = 100 Cents) Notes: ZWD: 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1,000 Coins: ZWD: 1, 2, 5. Cents: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are accepted Opening Hours Bank: 0800-1500 Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri, 0800-1300 Wed, 0800-1130 Sat Office: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri Shops: 0800-1700 Mon-Fri, 0800-1300 Sat Public Holidays 2008 Jan 1 New Years Day, Mar 21 Good Friday, Mar 24 Easter Monday, Apr 18 Independence Day, May 1 Workers Day, May 25 Africa Day, Aug 11 Heroes Day, Aug 12 Defence Forces Day, Dec 22 Unity Day, Dec 25 Christmas Day, Dec 26 Boxing Day Business/Social Hints: Business is conducted in English. Smoking is generally accepted but restricted in some public buildings and on public transport. On social occasions, eg invitation to restaurants and clubs, punctuality is appreciated. Dress as for business meetings unless otherwise indicated. The minimum drinking age is 18 years Tipping: When there is no service charge, tips are around 10%
| HealthCompulsory vaccinations: Yellow fever certificate if arriving from infected areas. Recommended immunisations: Cholera*, diphtheria, hepatitis A, hepatitis B*, malaria, polio, TB, tetanus, typhoid, rabies * recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. Risks: Malaria exists from Nov-Jun in areas below 1,200 metres and throughout the year in the Zambezi valley. There is little risk in Harare and Bulawayo. Rabies. | AirportsHarare International (HRE)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired by all Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for duration of stay Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa: 1) Nationals of Zimbabwe 2) For stays up to 6 months by nationals of Hong Kong (S.A.R. passports) 3) For stays up to 3 months by nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Congo, Cyprus, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu & Zambia 4) For stays up to 30 days by nationals of Mozambique
Notes: Visas a 3 month hoilday visa, 30 day business visa or 3 day transit visa can be issued on arrival to the following: a) Holders of British passports b) Nationals of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Czech Rep, Denmark, Dominican Rep, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland Rep, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (South), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau Islands, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, United States, U.S. Vatican City Fee: For nationals of Ghana and South Africa: Free of charge all other nationals: Between USD 30 and USD 55 depending on the type of visa and number of entries allowed Special NotesAll visitors must hold onward/return tickets or deposit adequate funds to purchase a ticket, documents required for next destination & sufficient funds for length of stay | ClimateThe highland areas are wetter than the lowlands which are rather dry with minimal rainfall & considerably warmer all year round. Most of the country has a rainy season between Nov-Mar. Temperatures are warm throughout the year, with October being the hottest month. Winter from May-Aug is generally dry & sunny ClothingLightweights with a warmer wrap for evenings and light rainwear for rainy season Charts for Harare | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | | Min Temp (C) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | | Humidity am (%) | 74 | 77 | 75 | 68 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 50 | 43 | 43 | 56 | 67 | | Humidity pm (%) | 57 | 53 | 52 | 44 | 37 | 36 | 33 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 43 | 57 | | Rainfall (mm) | 196 | 178 | 117 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 28 | 97 | 163 |
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RepresentativeUK Tourist Office Zimbabwe Tourist Office contact Embassy of Zimbabwe tel: +44 20 7240 6169 fax: +44 20 7240 5465 e-mail: zta.london@btclick.com website: www.zimbabwetourism.co.zw hours: 0900-1300 & 1400-1700 (Mon-Fri) Embassy Embassy of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe House, 429 Strand London, WC2R 0JR tel: +44 20 7836 7755 fax: +44 20 7379 1167 hours: 0900-1230 (Mon-Fri) |
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