2005 Warden Messages

Travel Warning Zimbabwe- November 2005

1. This Travel Warning is being issued to remind American citizens of the continuing political, economic and humanitarian instability in Zimbabwe.  This supersedes the
   Travel Warning of March 16, 2005.
2. The Department of State cautions U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Zimbabwe, a country in the midst of political and economic turmoil.  All U.S. citizens in Zimbabwe are advised to take those measures they deem appropriate to ensure their personal safety.
3. Zimbabwe's economy is in a protracted state of decline, with extremely high rates of unemployment and inflation.  Shortages of staple foods are a persistent problem.
   Deteriorating economic conditions have led to a significant increase in crime, including violent crime.  A nationwide fuel shortage makes internal travel difficult and unreliable, and severely restricts the response capability of police and other emergency services.
4. All Americans who travel to or reside in Zimbabwe are urged to register and obtain updated information on travel and security in Zimbabwe with the U.S. Embassy in Harare or on the State Department's travel registration website at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/.  The U.S. Embassy in Harare is located at 172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue and can be contacted by phone at (263) 4-250-593/4/5.
5. Updated information on travel and security in Zimbabwe may be obtained from the Department of State by calling 1-888-407-4747, or from overseas 1-202-501-4444.  For further information, please consult the Consular Information Sheet for Zimbabwe, and the current World Wide Caution Public Announcement, which are located on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website at http://travel.state.gov.