Zimbabwe Border Posts and Customs

Border Times, Custom Concessions. PDF - Packing Guide

Border Post times for Zimbabwe Posts given below are open weekdays and on public holidays Zimbabwe / South Africa Beitbridge (Bulawayo, Harare / Jo’burg) Open 24 hours The border post is now open to tourists 24 hours a day and from 6 am to 6 pm for imports and exports. Zimbabwe bordering South Africa and Botswana Beitbridge 05.30 - 22.30 hrs Plumtree 06.00 - 20.00 hrs Kazungula 06.00 - 18.00 hrs Zimbabwe bordering Mozambique Forbes Border Post Mutare 06.00 - 18.00 hrs Nyamapanda 06.00 - 18.00 hrs Zimbabwe bordering Zambia Chirundu 06.00 - 18.00 hrs Kariba 06.00 -18.00 hrs Victoria Falls 06.00 - 22.00 hrs Check with your nearest Zimbabwean Embassy or Trade Mission for updates on the above as we cannot be held Responsible for the accuracy of the above information.

Customs for Zimbabwe Your personal possessions which are intended for your own consumption in Zimbabwe are allowed entry duty-free. In addition, other consumable goods (not Merchandise imported for trade purposes) may be imported up to a value of US$250 per person. Alcoholic beverages may be included within this allowance by persons over the age of 18 years, subject to a limit per person of 5 litres, of which not more than 2 litres may be spirits. Members of your family travelling together may aggregate their allowances. If you are bringing in commercial goods on a temporary basis (i.e. news crews bringing in camera equipment etc) you must obtain an invoice for customs purposes detailing the nature and value of the goods. Customs may require a deposit or surety to cover the duty of the goods, whilst in Zimbabwe. A clearing agent should be able to arrange this if you do not have any cash Motor Vehicles Private motor vechicles, caravans and trailers may be brought temporarily into Zimbabwe, provided they are licenced in their home countries and bear appropriate registration plate and nationality plaque. The International Certificate of Motor vehicles is recognised in Zimbabwe. Vehicles must be insured against third party risks arising in Zimbabwe, short-term policies are obtainable at border posts Customs Concesssion Your personal possessions, which are not intended for disposal or consumption in Zimbabwe, are allowed entry duty-free. In addition, other consumable goods which are not merchandise imported for trade purposes may be imported up to a value of US$2500 per person. Alcoholic beverages may be included within this allowance by persons over the age of 18 years, subject to a limit per person of 5 litres, of which not more than 2 litres may be spirits. Members of a family travelling together may aggregate their allowances. Airport Departure Tax for Zimbabwe Included in your air ticket when departing Zimbabwe from an airport. The tax will be reflected as a CB tax in the applicable tax box on the air ticket. When returning to South Africa via the Beit Bridge Border, a ‘Toll Tax’ is payable for the use of the bridge There is an assigned counter for this payment, and you must get a receipt before moving on to Immigration/Customs

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