As of Aug. 7, 2025, U.S. Embassy Harare in Zimbabwe has paused all routine visa operations, including applications for immigrant visas and most nonimmigrant visas.

Key Points:

  • Applications for A-1, A-2, G-1, G-2, G-4, C-2 and C-3 diplomatic and official visas will continue to be processed.
  • The Department of State will update its website when appointment scheduling resumes and inform applicants whose appointments were rescheduled.
  • This pause does not affect any currently valid visas.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

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