Visa Information. Requirements for Southern and East Africa

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information pertaining to visas is up to date, it still your responsibility to check on visa requirements, based on the nationality of your passport. Visa requirements can change with little or no notice.

The following information is a guideline only.

There are certain nationalities that require visas for the following countries:

BOTSWANA

Certain nationalities require visas for Botswana. Please note that these visas take approximately 14 - 30 working days to issue depending on the nationality.
When applying for a visa, the ORIGINAL passport has to be submitted.
Botswana Consulate: Tel +27 11 4033748/9 Fax +27 11 4031384 - or e-mail: Sahcgabs@botsnet.bw

KENYA

Certain nationalities require visas for Kenya.
Kenyan High Commission: Tel +27 12 3622249/50/51
Fax +27 12 3622252
Yellow Fever certificates are required, in addition to the visa requirements.
Travellers are also advised to be immunized against cholera although it is not a requirement.
Travellers are advised to take Anti-Malaria pills 2 weeks before entering Kenya and to continue with the dosage while in the country and 2 weeks after departure.

LESOTHO

Certain nationalities require visas, departure permits and / or re-entry permits into South Africa.
The following countries do not require a visa:
Austria; Belgium; France; Germany; Hong Kong; Ireland; Israel; Italy; Netherlands; New Zealand; Portugal; San Marino; South Korea; Spain; Switzerland and USA
Lesotho High Commission: Tel +27 12 467648 Fax +27 12 467649

MALAWI

Certain nationalities require visas for Malawi. Please apply for these visas well in advance.

Malawi Consulate General: Fax: +27 11 807 7790
Immigration Officer at the Malawi Consulate-General in Sandton: Cell: 082 908 7159
Or visit the website: http://www.tourismmalawi.com

New Airport Departure Tax: International : US$ 30.00 and Domestic : MK 200.00

MOZAMBIQUE

All nationalities except those stated below need visas.
Mozambique Consulate General: Tel +27 11 3361819/1810
Fax +27 11 3369921
Mozambique Consulate: Tel + 27 21 4262944/5 Fax + 27 21 4262946

The Mozambican government has advised that all persons travelling to the country are to obtain visas prior to their departure, as certain entry visas will not be issued upon arrival at any border post or airport.

South Africans and Mozambicans travelling between the two neighbouring countries no longer require an entry visa as from Monday April 18, 2005.

NAMIBIA

Certain nationalities require visas for Namibia. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after date of entry. Namibia Tourism Board: Tel +27 12 4193190/1 Fax +27 12 4215840

SWAZILAND

Certain nationalities require visas, departure permits and / or re-entry permits into South Africa. Swaziland Consulate: Tel +27 11 4032050/36 Fax +27 11 4037473

TANZANIA (including ZANZIBAR)

All nationalities require visas for Tanzania these need to be applied for in advance. Please note that anyone holding an Israeli passport will require a minimum of one week to process their visa.

For those returning to Tanzania, border officials often allow re-entry with the single entry visa used on the northbound trip as long as they are told about this on the first entry to Tanzania.

This may change at any time though and an additional visa may be required. High Commission of Tanzania: Tel +27 12 3424393/71 Fax +27 12 434383

ZAMBIA

All foreign passport holders with the exception of most citizens of Commonwealth member countries, have to obtain a visa for Zambia. However, visa waivers are available, and we will be able to assist with these arrangements.

Contact details for the Zambian High Commission, in South Africa: Tel +27 12 3261847. Fax +27 12 3260263

ZIMBABWE

Certain nationalities require visas for Zimbabwe. These must be applied for in advance although they are starting to issue visas at the border. Check with the embassy when enquiring. These visas take approximately 7-14 working days to process. Zimbabwe Consulate: Tel +27 11 8382156/9 Fax +27 11 8385620

Botswana Visa Requirements in Detail

Tourists are welcome to visit Botswana for up to 90 days a year. Nationals from countries not listed please check with your local travel agent or contact Botswana Tourism Department at ++267 395 3024.

Nationals from the following countries do not need visas: Antigua, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgiu, Belize, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Dominica, Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guyana, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaw, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Seychelles, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain, Swaziland Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, USA, Uganda, Uruguay, Yugoslavia, Zambia.

Other nationalities require visas for Botswana. Please note that these visas take approximately 14 - 30 working days to issue depending on the nationality.

Zambian Visa Requirements in Detail

This Information, supplied by Zambia High Commission, is correct as at 05 February 2003. 

Passport holders from the following countries do not require visas:

Antigua & Barbuida; Australia; The Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Botswana; Brunel; Canada; Cyprus; Dominica; Fiji Islands; Grenada; Ireland; Jamaica; Kenya; Kiribati; Lesotho; Malawi; Malaysia; Malcives; Malta; Mauritius; Nauru; Romania; St Kittis & Nevis; St Lucia; St Vincent & Grenadines; Samoa; Seychelles; Singapore; Soloman Islands; South Africa; Swaziland; Tanzania; Tonga; Trinidad & Tobago; Tuvalu; Uganda; Vanuatu; Yugoslavia; Zimbabwe.

Passport holders from the following countries DO require visas on a reciprocal basis:

Bangladesh; Gambia; Ghana; India; Nigeria; Sri Lanka; Sierra Leone; Pakistan; Papa New Guinea.

Passport holders from the following countries DO require a visa and may obtain them at the port of entry or missions abroad:

Angola; Britain; Burundi; Comoros; Congo Democratic Republic; Djibouti; Egypt; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Madagascar; Mozambique; New Zealand; Rwanda; Somalia; Sudan.

American tourists and business travellers shall be issued with multiple entry visas valid for three years at a fee of US$40 per person at missions abroad or ports of entry.
 
Any private and / or business visitors wishing to visit neighboring countries shall be issued with re-entry visas valid for 7 days on request at internal immigration offices or at border posts before departure from Zambia.

The holders of the following passports do require a visa and need to obtain the visa from a Zambian embassy before entering and cannot obtain one from the border post like other travelers: Swedish; Finnish; Norway – Gratis Danish – to pay

Day-tripper - Just coming in from Zimbabwe to view the falls, buy curios or raft: US$10.00

British Nationals:

Single entry US$60.00
Transit entry US$60.00
Double entry US$75.00
Multiple entry US$75.00

American Nationals:

Single entry US$25.00
Transit entry US$25.00
Double entry US$40.00
Multiple entry US$40.00

All Other Nationals:
Single entry US$25.00
Transit entry US$25.00
Double entry US$40.00
Multiple entry US$80.00

Zimbabwean Visa Requirements in Detail

Category A – no visa required:

Aruba; The Bahamas; Barbados; Belize; Bermuda; Botswana; Cayman Islands; Cyprus; Fiji Islands; Grenada; Guyana; Ireland; Jamaica; Kenya; Kiribati; Leeward Island; Lesotho; Malawi; Malaysia; Maldives; Malta; Mauritius; Montserrat; Namibia; Nauru; New Zealand; Norway; Samoa Western; Singapore; Solomon Islands; St Kittis; St Lucia; St Vincent & The Grenadies; Swaziland; Sweden; Tanzania; Tonga; Trinidad & Tobago; Turks & Caicos Islands; Tuvalu; Uganda; Vanuatu; Zimbabwe.

Category B – visa obtained at port of entry:

Argentina; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brazil; Britain; Brunei; Canada; Cook Islands; Denmark; Dominica; Dominica Republic; Egypt; Finland; France; Germany; Ghana*; Greece; Iceland; Indonesia; Israel; Italy; Japan; Korea (South); Kuwait; Liechtenstein; Luxembourg; Monaco; Netherlands; Palau Islands; Palestine (State of); Papua New Guinea; Poland; Portugal; Puerto Rico; Seychelles; Spain; Switzerland; USA; United Arab Emirates; Vatican; Virgin Islands.
*Gratis Visas for Ghanaians.

Category C – visa to be obtained before travel:

Afghanistan; Albania; Algeria; Andorra; Angola; Armenia; Azerbaijan; Bahrain; Bangladesh; Belarus; Benin; Bhutan; Bolivia; Bosnia Herzegovina; Bulgaria; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cambodia; Cameroon; Cape Verde Islands; Central African Republic; Chad; Chile; China; Colombia; Comores Islands; Congo Democratic Republic; Congo Brazzaville; Costa Rica; Cote D’Lvoire; Cuba; Czech Republic; Djibouti Republic; Equador; El Salvador; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Estonia; Ethiopia; Eyrom; French Guiana; French Polynesia; French West Indies; Gabon; Gambia; Georgia; Gibraltar; Guam; Guatemala; Guinea Bissau; Guinea Conakry; Haiti; Hondural; Hong Kong; Hungary; India; Iran; Iraq; Jordan; Kazakhstan; Korea;(D.O.R.K.) Kyrgstan; Laos; Latvia; Lebanon; Liberia; Libya; Lithuania; Macau; Madagascar; Mali; Marshall Island; Mauritania; Mexico; Micronesia; Mongolia; Morocco; Mozambique; Myanmar; Nepal; New Caledonia; Nicaragua; Nieu; Niger; Nigeria; Norfolk Islands; Northern Mariana Island; Oman; Pakistan; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Philippines; Qatar; Reunion; Romania; Russian Federation; Rwanda; Samoa (America); San Marino; Sao Tome & Principe; Saudi Arabia; Senegal; Sierra Leone; Slovak Rep; Somalia; South Africa**; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Suriname; Syria; Taiwan; Tajikistan; Thailand; Togo; Tunisia; Turkey; Turkmenistan; Ukraine; Uzbekistan; Venezuela; Vietnam; Yemen Republic; Yugoslavia.

**South African Nationals: Require a visa but at this stage there is no charge for it.

British Nationals:
Single Entry Visa US$55.00 per person
Double Entry Visa US$70.00 per person
Multiple Entry Visa US$90.00 per person

All other nationals:
Single Entry Visa US$30.00 per person
Double Entry Visa US$45.00 per person
Multiple Entry Visa US$65.00 per person

A multiple entry visa is ONLY available through immigration in Harare - NOT through any Zimbabwe Embassies out of the country.