United States | Routine visa operations paused at US Embassy Harare

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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