Zimbabwe
VERIFIED · MAY 202623 ENTRIESOTHER
Zimbabwe is in Other. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Drug penalties strict. Same-sex relations criminalized (Section 73). Photography of military and government restricted. Currency volatility — bring USD cash. Wildlife and Victoria Falls protections strict.
DO NOT BRING
Same-sex relations · Drug trafficking · Wildlife trafficking
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Bring USD cash — card use is unreliable; ATMs often empty.
- Same-sex relations remain criminal but enforcement against tourists is rare; PDA should be discreet.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Currency continues to evolve — USD widely accepted; ZiG (introduced 2024) replacing the Zimbabwe dollar.
- Industrial / medical cannabis was legalized in 2018; recreational remains criminal.
- Victoria Falls shared with Zambia — KAZA Univisa available.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.