Zimbabwe: U.S. State Department Issues Level 2 Travel Advisory
The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Zimbabwe, urging increased caution due to crime and official harassment of U.S. citizens. Common crimes include pickpocketing, theft, and smashing of car windows; violent crime such as assault, carjacking, and home invasion also occurs. Criminals often target foreigners and residents suspected of carrying large sums of cash. Demonstrations may increase around political events such as elections, and large gatherings are often restricted by the government and can quickly escalate to violence. Foreigners, journalists, and NGOs may be subject to heightened scrutiny.
Impact and considerations
The advisory directly affects companies operating in or sending employees to Zimbabwe, requiring assessment of crime risks and official harassment on employee safety and travel management.
Key points
- The U.S. Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Zimbabwe, urging increased caution.
- The advisory cites crime and official harassment of U.S. citizens.
- Common crimes include pickpocketing, theft, and smashing of car windows; violent crime such as assault, carjacking, and home invasion also occurs.
- Criminals often target foreigners and residents suspected of carrying large sums of cash.
- Demonstrations may increase around political events such as elections, and large gatherings are often restricted by the government and can quickly escalate to violence.
- Foreigners, journalists, and NGOs may be subject to heightened scrutiny.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- U.S. Department of State
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 27 Jun 2023, 08:00
- Page published
- 12 Sept 2026, 00:52
- Last updated
- 27 Jun 2023, 08:00
- Original links
- US Travel Advisories：Zimbabwe - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 27 Jun 2023, 08:00