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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe - Consular Information Sheet
January 20, 1995
Country Description: Zimbabwe is a landlocked southern African
country with extensive tourist facilities.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. Although no visa is
required to enter Zimbabwe, immigration authorities require a firm
itinerary, sufficient funds to support the visit, and a return
ticket to the United States. Onward tickets to non-U.S.
destinations may not suffice. If these requirements are not met,
immigration authorities may order departure by the next available
flight. Departing air travelers must pay a $20 departure tax.
Travelers may obtain further information regarding entry
requirements by contacting the Embassy of Zimbabwe, 1608 New
Hampshire Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009, telephone (202)
332-7100.
Areas of Instability: Land mines along the Mozambique border,
which is outside the main tourist areas, make travel to the border
area potentially hazardous.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Zimbabwe are limited.
Some medicine is in short supply. Doctors and hospitals often
expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical
insurance is not always valid outside the United States. The
Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide for payment of medical
services outside the United States. In some cases, supplemental
medical insurance with specific overseas and medical evacuation
coverage has proven useful. Zimbabwe is suffering greatly from the
AIDS pandemic. Information on health matters can be obtained from
the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers hotline,
telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: Muggings, purse snatchings and break-ins are
an increasing problem in Harare and Bulawayo. Thieves often operate
in downtown Harare, especially in crowded areas, and on public
transportation. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should
be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S.
Embassy or Consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips
for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on
protecting personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in
the region in general. Both are available from the Superintendent
of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
20402.
In-Country Travel: Intercity bus travel can be dangerous due to
overloaded buses, inadequate maintenance, unskilled drivers and
occasional cases of drivers operating buses while intoxicated. When
driving in cities, individuals generally keep windows rolled up and
doors locked. Scheduled air travel is available to several cities
and tourist destinations throughout Zimbabwe.
Currency Regulations: Travelers to Zimbabwe are required to pay
for all lodging with foreign currency or credit cards. Zimbabwe
currency, even if obtained by exchanging foreign cash or travelers'
checks in Zimbabwe, will not be accepted for payment of hotel bills.
Restrictions on Photography: Zimbabwean authorities are extremely
sensitive about photographing certain locations and buildings,
including government offices, airports, military installations,
official residences and embassies.
Arrest or Detention: U.S. consular officials are not always
granted quick access to Americans detained by Zimbabwean police.
Embassy protests to the Government of Zimbabwe have not improved
this situation.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use
or trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders
can expect jail sentences and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the Embassy may obtain
updated information on travel and security in Zimbabwe.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 172 Herbert
Chitepo Avenue, P.O. Box 3340, in the capital city of Harare. The
telephone number is (263-4) 794-521. In emergency situations during
non-working hours, a duty officer can be contacted through the
Marine Security Guard on duty at the Embassy.
No. 95-006
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 18,
1993, to revise information concerning medical facilities and
currency regulations.
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