Africa > Zimbabwe: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 259 981
Active cases: 667
Recovered: 253 677
Deaths: 5 637
Vaccination count: 6.4 millions
Current trend: Declining
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.
Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Zimbabwe has re-opened its international airport, and travelers are allowed to enter.
If you’re fully vaccinated, you can enter Zimbabwe by presenting a certificate of proof of vaccination (2 doses) by means of one or more of the World Health Organisation-approved vaccines. Alternatively, you can present a valid negative test certificate of a COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 48 hours prior to departure.
If you’re not fully vaccinated, you must possess the result certificate of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours before your departure to Zimbabwe.
There are no exemptions from COVID-19 requirements for children. Children aged 17 and under should follow the rules for fully vaccinated travellers to enter Zimbabwe.
Tests: Negative PCR test results is required for all countries.
Quarantine: Depends
Quarantine required for some travelers.
Information updated on 2023-03-08.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Partial
Everyone in a public place must observe social distancing (i.e. keep at least one metre apart), sanitize their hands and wear a face mask.
Non-essential business can open at their discretion as long as they adhere to the above-mentioned measures of social distancing, sanitizing and mask-wearing.
Restaurants, hotels, liquor suppliers, bars and nightclubs can open from 8am to 10pm (license dependent) to fully vaccinated customers, subject to strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Allowed
Social distancing measure.
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
