US halts routine visa services for Zimbabweans
US suspends routine visas for Zimbabweans over government concerns, extending broader immigration restrictions on African nations
The United States has halted all routine visa services for Zimbabwean citizens, effective Friday, citing concerns with the Government of Zimbabwe.
In a statement, the US State Department said it is implementing the measure temporarily to address issues related to visa overstays and misuse.
Most diplomatic and official visas will be exempt.
Part of Wider Immigration Crackdown
The suspension is part of former President Donald Trump’s broader immigration enforcement policies.
In June, the US imposed travel bans on citizens from 12 countries, including seven in Africa, and tightened restrictions on another seven.
The US has instructed 36 countries, most of them in Africa, to improve traveller vetting or face entry bans.
It also warned Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia to strengthen travel documentation and told them to address the status of their nationals living illegally in the US.