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Suzie's Blogs ...Traveling & Living Abroad Hints & Tips |
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To enter the country, a passport, return ticket, and adequate funds are required. U.S. citizens travelling to Zimbabwe for tourism, business and transit can obtain a visa at the airports and border points of entry or in advance from the Embassy of Zimbabwe in Washington, D.C. U.S. travelers are required to pay a visa entry fee at the point of entry into Zimbabwe, and there is an airport departure tax of $20 payable by all U.S. citizens. Medical facilities in Zimbabwe are limited, and many medicines are in short supply. Carjacking, street crime, rape and credit card fraud are on the increase, particularly in Harare and tourist resort areas. Bus travel can be dangerous due to overloaded buses, inadequate maintenance, and unskilled drivers, and fuel shortages can complicate any travel plans within the country whether by bus or automobile. Zimbabwean authorities are extremely sensitive about photographing certain locations and buildings, including government offices, airports, military installations, official residences and embassies. Deteriorating economic conditions have sparked sporadic and sometimes violent riots and U.S. citizens should avoid all demonstrations and political rallies. Squatters have occupied many commercial farms, and those occupations have led to significant violence. Numerous game reserves and lodges around the country have been affected by these occupations and many have closed. U.S. citizens are urged to avoid occupied farms and to reconfirm lodging reservations immediately prior to departure for Zimbabwe. Embassy of Zimbabwe Web Site : http://www.zimweb.com/Embassy/Zimbabwe/ Tomorrow: U.S. Embassies and Consulates Abroad See you back here at the travel blog. Suzie Posted: Sunday 3rd April 2005, 1:18 AM |