Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa On Arrival Available For Many Nationalities; Check Specific Requirements.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Visa application form
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Of Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Overcharging taxi drivers
- Fake tour guides
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
997
Response Speed
Slow
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Bolt
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Mtn Mobile Money
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
Tipping Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly, Especially In Rural Areas.
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict On Drugs.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Moni
moh-nee
Goodbye
Tsalani bwino
tsa-lah-nee bwee-no
Please
Chonde
chon-day
Thank you
Zikomo
zee-koh-mo
Sorry
Pepani
peh-pah-nee
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Mukufuna kuyankhula Chingerezi?
moo-koo-fuh-nah koo-yank-hoo-lah ching-eh-reh-zi
I don’t understand
Sindikumvetsa
sin-dee-kum-vet-sah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Mungathe kuyankhula pang’ono pang’ono, chonde?
moon-gah-theh koo-yank-hoo-lah pahng-oh-no pahng-oh-no, chon-day?
Can you help me, please?
Mungandithandize, chonde?
moon-gahn-dee-than-dee-zay, chon-day?
What does this mean?
Ichi chiri chiyani?
ee-chee chee-ree chee-yah-nee?