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United Kingdom Visa Requirements

For 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe passport holders

London
Europe
GBP (£)
English
UTC+0

Entry Requirements

Passport Validity

6 months beyond stay

Blank Pages

At least 1 page required

Multiple Entry

Single entry

Work Permitted

No - requires work visa

Travel Essentials

Health & Safety

Safety Rating

Vaccinations

Routine vaccines.

Tap Water

Safe to drink

Safety Tips

Generally safe. Watch for pickpockets in tourist areas.

Full health guide

Money & Costs

£
British Pound Sterling GBP

Daily Budget (USD)

Budget $100
Mid-range $200
Luxury $450+

Cards & ATMs

Contactless payments very common. Cards accepted almost everywhere.

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants optional. Not expected in pubs.

Practical Info

Power Type G, 230V, 50Hz
Driving Left side
Time Zone 5 hours ahead of Eastern, 8 hours ahead of Pacific.
Mobile/SIM Buy at EE, Vodafone, Three, O2. £10-20 for packages.

Emergency Numbers

Emergency: 999 or 112
NHS: 111

Getting There

Main Airports

  • Edinburgh EDI
  • London LGW
  • London LHR
  • Manchester MAN

Airport Transfers

Heathrow: Elizabeth line £12.80/35min, Heathrow Express £25/15min.

Local Transport

London has Tube, buses, trains. National Rail connects cities.

Culture & Travel Tips

Best Time to Visit

May-September for best weather.

Cultural Notes

Queuing is sacred. British humor is dry. Tea time is real.

Insider Tips

Get Oyster card in London. Weather unpredictable - bring layers. Drive on left.

Dress Code

Casual fine. Smart casual for theaters.

Zimbabwe Embassy

33 Nine Elms Lane, London SW11 7US

+44 20 7499 9000

https://uk.usembassy.gov