US Suspends Visa Processing in Zimbabwe: What It Means for Travelers and Students

📅 Published: August 26, 2025

📰 Source: thezimbabwean

Curated by AllZimNews.com

The halt in visa processing means that many students are left waiting indefinitely for interview appointments, with no clear indication of when these will resume.

Some have considered traveling to nearby countries like Zambia or Namibia to apply for visas at U.

S. embassies, though the additional costs of such arrangements are a significant barrier for many.

Effects on Travelers and TouristsTourists and business travelers from Zimbabwe, who were planning visits to the U.

S. , are now faced with considerable uncertainty.

While the embassy has emphasized that the suspension is temporary, there is no guarantee regarding when the visa processing will return to normal.

The timing of this suspension is also noteworthy, as it comes amid heightened scrutiny of visa overstays, particularly among applicants from African countries.

Visa overstays have become a significant issue for U.

S. immigration authorities, with Zimbabwe recording a visa overstay rate of 10. 57% in 2023.

This statistic illustrates the challenges the U.

S. faces in managing visa issuance, and highlights broader concerns regarding immigration and visa misuse.

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