VISAS to the United States

GENERAL INFORMATION

Welcome to the US Embassy Harare Consular Section website. The Embassy processes visas for applicants who normally reside in Zimbabwe.

Click here to fill out the application form and schedule your appointment.

What is a Visa?

A citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa. This visa can be a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence.

A visa is issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. A visa entitles the holder to travel to the United States and apply for admission; it does not guarantee entry. An officer of the Immigration and Naturalization Service at the port of entry determines the visa holder's eligibility for admission into the United States.

For complete information on U.S. visa requirements, including studying, doing business or just visiting, click here: http://www.unitedstatesvisas.gov/

To visit the U.S. State Department visa information page, click here:  http://travel.state.gov/visa/index.html

To read the about Biometric Passports, click here: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2004/35066.htm

For a complete list of Visa Waiver Countries, click here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/tempvisitors_novisa_waiver.html#2

For additional information visit the following helpful links:

Department of Homeland Security (http://www.dhs.gov)
Citizen and Immigration Services (http://uscis.gov)
US VISIT (http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=91)
Customs and Border Protection (http://cbp.gov)
First Gov (http://www.firstgov.gov)

 

If you forgot to return your I-94 form when exiting from the United States, please visit this website for information: http://cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Do not wait until the last minute! Inform yourself of visa application requirements and apply for your visa in advance of your planned travel dates. Everyone applying for a visa, including applicants renewing a visa, is required to appear in person at the US Embassy.

Updated: April 23, 2008: 10:15 hrs