US EditionUS Pauses Most Visa Applications From Zimbabwe in Another Restriction on Travelers From Africa
ZIMBABWE, AUG 7 – The suspension targets Zimbabwean visa applicants due to a 10.57% overstay rate, while Malawi and Zambia face a visa bond pilot program to deter similar issues.
- The United States announced a pause on all routine visa applications for citizens of Zimbabwe, the latest restriction on travelers from Africa.
- The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe described the measure as temporary and part of the Trump administration's efforts to 'prevent visa overstay and misuse.'
- The new bond policy requires Malawians and Zambians to pay bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 as part of their application for a tourist or business visa to the U.S.
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Zimbabwe: U.S. Suspends Routine Visa Services in Zimbabwe, Cites National Security, Overstay Concerns
The United States Embassy in Harare has announced the suspension of all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services, except for most diplomatic and official visas, citing national security and public safety concerns under the Trump administration.
US: Overstay Concerns the Reason for Visa Suspension
The US embassy in Harare has suspended all routine visa processing services starting Thursday, citing concerns over visa overstays and Zimbabwe’s lack of cooperation on immigration matters. The decision, announced by the US State Department, impacts a range of visa categories, including immigrant, tourist, student, and business visas, though diplomatic and official visa applications will still be processed on a limited basis. According to a seni…
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