Entry Requirements
Visa Overview
Visa Required For Most Nationalities; Evisa Option Available.
Passport Validity
6 Months
Digital Forms
Evisa application
Cash Declaration Limit
$10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits
1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes
Safety & Security
Safety Rating
Medium
Travel Advisory
Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk
Medium
Night Safety
Caution
Common Scams
- Fake tour guides
- Overcharging taxi drivers
Health & Medical
Emergency Number
991
Response Speed
Medium
English-Speaking Doctors
Common
Pharmacy
Limited Hours
Upfront Payment
Required
Getting Around
Public Transport
Fair
Ride-sharing Apps
Uber
Navigation Apps
Google Maps
Night Transport Safety
Caution
Money & Payments
Cash vs Card
Mixed
Mobile Payments
Mobile Money,local Apps
ATM Availability
Medium
Tipping
10% Appreciated In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30
Tourist: $80
Family: $200
Culture & Etiquette
Dress Code
Dress Modestly In Public
Public Affection
Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy
Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsTribal issues
Essential Phrases
Basics & Politeness
Hello
Mulibwanji
moo-lee-bwahn-jee
Goodbye
Twalumba
twa-lum-bah
Please
Chonde
chon-day
Thank you
Zikomo
zee-koh-mo
Sorry
Ndisory
n-dee-soh-ree
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Mukamba Chingezi?
moo-kam-bah cheen-geh-zee
I don’t understand
Sindikumva
see-nee-kum-vah
Can you speak slowly, please?
Mungandikambire mwachidule, chonde?
moon-gahn-dee-kam-bee-ray mwah-chee-doo-lay chon-day
Can you help me, please?
Mungandithandize, chonde?
moon-gahn-dee-than-dee-zay chon-day
What does this mean?
Ichi chiti?
ee-chee chee-tee