UK in Zimbabwe

16/12/2021

Zimbabwe travel advice

UK 🇬🇧 VISITORS TO ZIMBABWE 🇿🇼

Please make sure you are aware of any changes to our Zimbabwe Travel Advice this festive season. Sign up here for alerts as they happen:https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe

The British Embassy in Harare will be closed for non-urgent appointments from Friday 17th December to Tuesday 28th December.

If you’re in Zimbabwe and you need advice which is not covered by reading our travel advice then you can call us on +263(242)338809 or +263(242)858552500 or contact us online http://www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-harare

If you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died),or calling from the UK on behalf of someone in Zimbabwe, please call +441908516666.

GET AN EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT

You can apply for an emergency travel document https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document. If you’re abroad and your passport has been lost or stolen: https://www.gov.uk/report-a-lost-or-stolen-passport, damaged or expired, and you can’t get a new or replacement passport: https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport in time to travel. Apply online for an emergency travel document: https://www.gov.uk/emergency-travel-document

Latest travel advice for Zimbabwe, including how to stay safe during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and information on returning to the UK.

14/12/2021

Sign up to receive Zimbabwe Travel Advice updates 👉🏾: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/email-signup

Sign up to receive Zimbabwe Travel Advice updates 👉🏾: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/zimbabwe/email-signup

14/12/2021

Travel to England from another country during coronavirus (COVID-19)

📢 IMPORTANT TRAVEL UPDATE FROM THE BRITISH EMBASSY

From 4am on Wed 15 Dec, Zimbabwe will be removed from England's travel red 🔴 list

All current TESTING measures remain in place & will be reviewed in the first week of January.

Check the rules here: https://t.co/ZfljlQdt3P?amp=1

Check what COVID-19 tests you need to take and the quarantine rules for travel to England.

13/12/2021

When her mom became ill, Morebie almost dropped out of school. But with support, she shone✨

This week, her 2017 dream of becoming an economist came true!🎉

THIS is the power of #education!

#TogetherWeCan

CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

When her mom became ill, Morebie almost dropped out of school. But with support, she shone✨

This week, her 2017 dream of becoming an economist came true!🎉

THIS is the power of #education!

#TogetherWeCan

CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education

13/12/2021

Photos from Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's post

13/12/2021

NEWS: Foreign Secretary Liz Truss pledges to support 1.8 million Afghans with life-saving aid.

Find out more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/foreign-secretary-pledges-to-support-18-million-afghans-with-life-saving-aid-12-december-2021

#G7UK #G7

13/12/2021

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss set out her vision for UK 🇬🇧 foreign policy in a major speech at Chatham House today.

The Foreign Secretary warned of the dangers of introspection, protectionism, and isolationism and called on freedom-loving countries to trade with each other, build security links and invest in our partners.

Read the full speech here ➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/foreign-secretary-liz-truss-building-the-network-of-liberty

09/12/2021

"Huge thanks to Zimpapers TV Network Sokostina for hosting this afternoon’s discussion on violence against women and children, shining a light on the hidden epidemic of GBV, and debating the way forward for Zimbabwe preventing violence, & supporting and empowering survivors" - Samantha Coope, Social Development Adviser

WATCH the full interview here: https://www.facebook.com/ZTNnews/videos/2888542168072243/

09/12/2021

07/12/2021

JOIN the UK🇬🇧 Trade Partnerships Programme (UKTP) tomorrow for the launch of TRADEMAP on the ZimTrade portal. Register for the online event and hear more on this #trade intelligence resource

✍🏾 FREE Registration here 👉🏾: https://intracen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcscuyurjwvHtb1MmOyGsPwbaL99OtBWOr8

JOIN the UK🇬🇧 Trade Partnerships Programme (UKTP) tomorrow for the launch of TRADEMAP on the ZimTrade portal. Register for the online event and hear more on this #trade intelligence resource

✍🏾 FREE Registration here 👉🏾: https://intracen.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcscuyurjwvHtb1MmOyGsPwbaL99OtBWOr8

06/12/2021

04/12/2021

“Sharing your story empowers others who might be facing their own challenges”

We ❤️ the article in this month’s @ndeipi_magazine by the British Embassy’s Francesca Stidston on living and working with MS Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @Penny_innes #IDPD2021

“Sharing your story empowers others who might be facing their own challenges”

We ❤️ the article in this month’s @ndeipi_magazine by the British Embassy’s Francesca Stidston on living and working with MS Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office @Penny_innes #IDPD2021

03/12/2021

Disability matters to all of us.

The British Embassy in Harare is proud to fly the purple flag today on the International Day of Persons with Disability #IDPD2021

#leadershipandparticipationofpersonswithdisabilities

Disability matters to all of us.

The British Embassy in Harare is proud to fly the purple flag today on the International Day of Persons with Disability #IDPD2021

#leadershipandparticipationofpersonswithdisabilities

02/12/2021

Welcome to GOV.UK

IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM THE BRITISH EMBASSY FOR TRAVELLERS TO THE UK FROM ZIMBABWE FOLLOWING THE INTRODUCTION OF TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

The UKHSA designated variant B.1.1.529/Omicron as a variant under investigation (VuI) on Thursday 25 November. In response to the developing situation, the government has added 10 countries to the Red List - South Africa, Botswana, Lesostho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Angola.

Non-British residents who have been in these countries in the previous 10 days will be refused entry into England. From Sunday only British and Irish citizens, or those with residence rights (including long-term visa holders), are allowed to enter England. They must isolate in a government-approved facility for 10 days. During their stay, they will be required to take a coronavirus test on day 2 and day 8.

From 4 am Tuesday, all international arrivals must take a PCR test on day 2 and self- isolate until they receive a negative result.

Please note that the Embassy has been advised that airlines are checking that bookings have been made for hotel quarantine before passengers are allowed to board in Harare. Link for more information on managed quarantine here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/booking-and-staying-in-a-quarantine-hotel-when-you-arrive-in-england. The Managed Quarantine Service web page has guidance on the support available if you cannot pay or if you face financial hardship

We understand that British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are resuming flights from South Africa after a temporary halt this weekend. If you are a British or Irish citizen or a Zimbabwean with residence rights in the UK and you have booked to travel to the UK via either of these airlines, please note that you will still need to book and undertake 10 days quarantine in a government approved hotel.

Did you submit a UK visa application before the announcement of the latest travel restrictions? More information here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-advice-for-uk-visa-applicants-and-temporary-uk-residents

These are temporary and precautionary measures to slow the spread of Omicron, which is an extremely concerning variant of COVID-19. We thank you for your understanding and help in trying to slow down its spread. You are saving lives.

Please continue to follow gov.uk updates, our FB page and UK Travel Advice for updates.

If you’re in Zimbabwe and you need advice which is not covered by reading our travel advice then you can call us on +263(242)338808/9 or +263(242)858552500 or contact us online. If you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked, arrested or someone has died),or calling from the UK on behalf of someone in Zimbabwe, call +441908516666.

GOV.UK - The place to find government services and information - Simpler, clearer, faster

01/12/2021

Red list of countries and territories

Zimbabwe is on the UK Government travel red list due to the potential spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant in the region.

Key information points for British Nationals or those looking to travel:
- Entry to England is limited to those with British or Irish nationality, or those with residency right in the UK. Separate, but similar, restrictions are in place for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) are pausing decision making on visa applications from red listed countries while restrictions are in place. Those who already hold a valid visit visa and intend to travel to England as a visitor from a red list country will generally be refused entry.
- Those allowed to enter the UK from a red listed country, or who have been in one in the preceding 10 days, must hold a negative PCR test taken three days before departure, undergo 10 days managed quarantine in a designated hotel and take PCR tests on days 2 and 8. The hotel and testing package must have been booked pre-departure.

For full details and to keep up to date, please check gov.uk at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/red-list-of-countries-and-territories including links to separate guidance for entry to the Devolved Administrations.

Check the COVID-19 testing and quarantine rules for countries and territories on the red list for international travel to England.

30/11/2021

#16Days

#16Days

26/11/2021

26/11/2021

Six African countries added to red list to protect public health as UK designates new Variant under Investigation

PRESS RELEASE

Six African countries added to red list to protect public health as UK designates new Variant under Investigation.

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New precautionary travel restrictions are being introduced as the UK Health Security Agency confirms a new variant under investigation.

25/11/2021

“Let’s #OrangeTheWorld - I attended the lighting of the 🇿🇼Parliament Building in commemoration of the #16DaysOfActivism against gender-based violence. The UK🇬🇧 has been working with partners to support this very important cause - let’s #EndViolenceAgainstWomenNow” - Geraldine O’Callaghan, Development Director

UN Women

25/11/2021

#16DaysofActivism

The UK 🇬🇧 has been supporting survivor-centred access to justice through the Child Protection Fund, as we recently saw in action at the child-friendly court room in #Bulawayo

#16DaysOfActivismAgainstGenderBasedViolence

UNICEF Zimbabwe

24/11/2021

Children can walk to school as landmines cleared in Zimbabwe

“Coverage in @thetimes from the historic land handover event I recently attended formally declaring Mt Darwin as Mine Impact Free - the first district in Zimbabwe to achieve this status - thanks to @TheHALOTrust, Zimbabwe Mine Action Centre & 🇬🇧🇯🇵🇺🇸” Geraldine O’Callaghan, Development Director Zimbabwe

https://t.co/Lslm7lloAD?amp=1

Generations of children and cattle in Zimbabwe learnt to pick their way in single file across some of the deadliest terrain on Earth.Landmines on its borders wi

24/11/2021

Human rights priority countries: autumn 2021 ministerial statement

The UK 🇬🇧 is standing up for human rights and promoting the values of democracy and freedom.

We've published our latest assessment of Human Rights Priority Countries.

Read the statement: https://t.co/lQsFEZMAPk?amp=1

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon gave an interim statement on the human rights situation in the FCDO’s 31 human rights priority countries for January to June 2021.

24/11/2021

BBC World Service - The Documentary, More yield, less field

“Farmers across 🇿🇼credit rains & pfumvudza - a conservation agriculture programme championed by the UK-backed LFSPZim - for 2020's good maize crop. This episode, presented by @MatthewMbanga of @FfFarming, explores the potential it has to tackle hunger across Africa. Great piece👏” - Ambassador Melanie Robinson

https://t.co/MqUxqf31Cg

Could a farming technique called Pfumvudza be Zimbabwe's answer to food security?

22/11/2021

Timeline photos

22/11/2021

Hybrid forecasting helps Chiredzi farmers mitigate climate change effects - NewsDay Zimbabwe

“At least 49 000 farmers are benefiting from the programme which is under the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF): Enhancing Community Resilience and Sustainability (ECRAS) project”

Good to see coverage of UK 🇬🇧 -supported Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund in NewsDay-Zimbabwe

MORE: https://t.co/aJ8i9iZhok

At least 49 000 farmers are benefiting from the programme which is under the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF): Enhancing Community Resilience and Sustainability (ECRAS) project.

19/11/2021

Approved COVID-19 vaccines and countries and territories with approved proof of vaccination

IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR TRAVELLERS FROM ZIMBABWE:

From Monday 22 November at 4am GMT, proof of vaccination from Zimbabwe will be recognised in the UK. This means that travellers with a Zimbabwean vaccination certificate will no longer need to self-isolate on arrival in the UK. This is a great boost for business and holiday travel. Please note that if you arrive in England before this date, you must follow the rules for people who do not qualify as fully vaccinated for travel to the UK

MORE: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/countries-with-approved-covid-19-vaccination-programmes-and-proof-of-vaccination#countries-with-an-approved-proof-of-vaccination-and-examples-of-proof-required

Approved vaccines and list of countries and territories with approved COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel to England.

19/11/2021

Hybrid forecasting helps Chiredzi farmers mitigate climate change effects - NewsDay Zimbabwe

Supported by the UK 🇬🇧.

At least 49 000 farmers are benefiting from the programme which is under the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF): Enhancing Community Resilience and Sustainability (ECRAS) project.

18/11/2021

#UKaid🇬🇧

#UKaid🇬🇧

17/11/2021

Travel to England from another country during coronavirus (COVID-19)

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UK Visas and Immigration will process applications as soon as possible. Due to extremely high demand, standard UK visitor visas are taking significantly longer than usual to be processed. You should bear this in mind when making any bookings. We urge customers and partners to not make any payments linked to travel until they have received their visa.

· Before applying for your visa, check the latest information on travel to England from another country during coronavirus (COVID-19). Pay close attention to any local travel guidance in your country of residence.

· We are unable to give individual updates on applications. You will be contacted by the Visa Application Centre (VAC) when your passport is ready for collection. Do not attend the VAC until you have been invited to do so.

Check what COVID-19 tests you need to take and the quarantine rules for travel to England.

17/11/2021

43 children at Chisecha Primary in Mount Darwin had to cross a minefield daily to get to school. Furthermore, many Mozambicans cross the border daily to access schools and services.

Before The HALO Trust ‘s commendable work of clearing the landmines in Mt Darwin last year, 9 children were injured. These children’s parents weren’t even born when these mines were laid.

Through the UK’s GMAP2 programme mine risk education has been delivered to over 34,000 people in Zimbabwe.

The Happy Reader books aim to inform and educate children about the dangers of walking through minefields and going near or picking up mines – 6000 of these books were distributed to schools in Mount Darwin.