Beginning September 2, 2025, all applicants for nonimmigrant visas (NIV) to the United States from Zimbabwe will be required to attend an in-person interview with a consular officer. Exceptions apply only to those applying for certain diplomatic or official visa types classified under A, G, NATO, or TECRO E-1.
Additionally, starting July 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has revised the reciprocity schedule for Zimbabwe. This revision adjusts both the validity period and number of entries permitted for several visa categories. Most affected visa classes—including B-1/B-2, C1/D, F-1/F-2, H-series visas (H-1B/H-4), J-series visas (J-1/J-2), L-series visas (L-1/L-2), M-series visas (M-1/M-2), O-series visas (O-1/O-3), P-series visas (P-1/P-4), R-series visas (R-1/R-2), T-, U-, and V-visas—will now be issued as single-entry documents valid for three months.
Applicants who are seeking C1/D crew member or transit visas are advised to consult their employers regarding any potential impacts on current or future assignments.
Further details on these changes and updated information on visa requirements by country can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html.
"With effect from September 2, 2025, all applicants for nonimmigrant visas (NIV) will require an in-person interview with a consular officer except for applicants for certain diplomatic or official type visas classifiable under A, G, NATO or TECRO E-1."
"With effect from July 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of State revised the reciprocity schedule for Zimbabwe by adjusting the validity and/ or number of entries for the visa classes below:"
"C1/D applicants should reach out to their employers with questions on how this may affect their current or future assignments."
"Please visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html for more information on visa requirements and validity by country."