Tourists' Foreign Vehicles Under ZIMRA Scrutiny

Nyashadzashe Ndoro

Chief Reporter

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has issued a public notice reminding motorists and tourists operating vehicles with foreign registration number plates in Zimbabwe to comply with regulations.

The notice, Public Notice 08 of 2025, outlines the requirements for temporary importation of foreign-registered vehicles and the penalties for non-compliance.

According to the notice, vehicles with foreign number plates must possess a valid Temporary Import Permit (TIP), which clearly indicates the entry and exit dates. Tourists must approach the nearest ZIMRA office for extension of the TIP before its expiry.

Furthermore, foreign-registered vehicles cannot be used for commercial purposes or transferred to a Zimbabwean resident without proper customs clearance.

ZIMRA has warned that failure to comply with these regulations will result in severe penalties, including seizure of the vehicle, levying of penalties, forfeiture of the vehicle to the State, and prosecution of the offender.

The authority will also conduct nationwide compliance checks to ensure adherence to these regulations. In addition, ZIMRA is encouraging citizens to report any violations of temporary importation privileges through their online platform or email.

This move aims to curb customs fraud and ensure that all vehicles imported into Zimbabwe are properly registered and cleared. Motorists and tourists are urged to comply with these regulations to avoid inconveniences.