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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic representation in the US:
Chief of mission: Ambassador Machinvenyika Tobias MAPURANGA
Embassy 1608 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20009
Telephone: [1] (202) 332-7100
FAX: [1] (202) 483-9326

Diplomatic representation from the US:
Chief of mission: Charles A. Ray
Embassy: 172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue, Harare
Mailing address: P. O. Box 3340, Harare
Telephone: [263] (4) 250-593
FAX: [263] (4) 796488

Embassy Web Sites for Zimbabwe

Embassy of Zimbabwe in Washington D.C.
Embassy of U.S.A. in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Embassies around the World

* Angola
Edificio Secil, 11th Floor, 42 Avenue de Fevereiro
C.P. 428
Luanda
Tel: (244-2) 332 337
Fax: (244-2) 332 339

* Australia
11 Culgoa Circuit, O'Malley, A.C.T. 2606
Canberra
Tel: (61-6) 286 2281
Fax: (61-6) 290 1680

* Austria
Strozzigasse 10/15
1080 Vienna
Tel: (43-222) 407 9367
Fax: (43-222) 407 9238

* Belgium
11-12 Josephine Charlotte Square
1200 Brussels
Tel: (32-2) 762 5808
Fax: (32-2) 762 9605

* Botswana
Plot 8895
PO Box 1232
Gaborone
Tel: (267) 314 495
Fax: (267) 305 863

* Canada
332 Somerset Street West
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0J9
Tel: (613) 237-4388
Fax: ( 613) 563-8269

* China
No. 7 Dong San Jie
San Li Tun 8
Beijing
Tel: (86-1) 532 3665
Fax: (86-1) 532 5383

* Cuba
Calle 3 y 10, Miramar
Havana
Tel: (53-7) 227 837
Fax: (53-7) 332 720

* Egypt
36 Wadi El Nil Street
Mohandessin
Cairo
Tel: (20-2) 352 4427
Fax: (20-2) 347 4872

* Ethiopia
Hous of No. 007, Higher 17, Kebele 19
PO Box 5624
Addis Ababa
Tel: (251-1) 61 38 72
Fax: (251-1) 61 34 76

* France
5 Rue de Tillsitt
75008 Paris
Tel: (33-1) 53 81 90 10
Fax: (33-1) 53 81 90 19

* Germany
Villichgasse 7
53 00 Bonn 2
Tel: (49-228) 356 071
Fax: (49-228) 356 309

* India
B-8 Anand Niketan
New Delhi 110 021
Tel: (91-11) 687 2063
Fax: (91-11) 688 6073

* Italy
Via Lucullo, 71, Interno 8
00187 Rome
Tel: (39-6) 481 4189
Fax: (39-6) 482 6871

* Japan
5-9-10 Shiroganedai
Minato-ku 108
Tokyo
Tel: (81-3) 3280 0331
Fax: (81-3) 3280 0466

* Kenya
PO Box 30806
6th Floor, Minet ICDC Building, Mamlaka Road
Nairobi
Tel: (254-2) 721 071
Fax: (254-2) 726 503

* Kuwait
Salwa Area 9, Street 105, Stand No. 8
PO Box 36484, Al-Raas 24755
Kuwait City
Tel: (965) 562 1249
Fax: (965) 562 1491

* Malawi
7th Floor, Gemini House
PO Box 30187
Lilongwe 3
Tel: (265) 784 988
Fax: (265) 782 382

* Malaysia
85 Jalan Ampang Hilir
55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: (60-3) 451 6779
Fax: (60-3) 451 7252

* Mozambique
Avenue Kenneth Kaunda 816/820
CP 743
Maputo
Tel: (258-1) 490 404
Fax: (258-1) 492 237
Consulate: 67 Rua Francisco Dechage
PO Box 649
Beira
Tel: (258-3) 327 942
Fax: (258-3) 328 942

* Namibia
Gamsberg Building, Cnr Grim and Kaiser Street
PO Box 23055
Windhoek 9000
Tel: (264-61) 227 738
Fax: (264-61) 226 859

* Nigeria
10 Tiamiyu Savage Street, Victoria Island
PO Box 50247, Ikoyi
Lagos
Tel: (234-1) 619 328
Fax: (234-1) 619 328

* Portugal  (Consulate)
Avenida Almirante Gago, Couthinho, No 56-6
1700 Lisbon
Tel: (351-1) 840 2091
Fax: (351-1) 847 2400

* Russia
Serpov per 6
Moscow
Tel: (70-95) 248 4364
Fax: (70-95) 230 2497

* Senegal
Avenue K.M. 6 Cheik Anta Diop
BP 15153, Fann
Dakar
Tel: (221) 252 135
Fax: (221) 258 959

* South Africa
798 Merton Avenue, Arcadia
PO Box 55140, Arcadia 0007
Pretoria
Tel: (27-12) 342 5125
Fax: (27-12) 342 5126
Consulate:
Bank of Lisbon Building, 37 Sauer Street
PO Box 61736, Marshalltown 2107
Johannesburg 2000
Tel: (27-11) 838 2156
Fax: (27-11) 838 5620
Consulate
55 Zonneblowm
PO Box 5561
Cape Town 8000
Tel: (27-21) 461 4710
Fax: (27-21) 461 4896

* Sweden
Sveavagen 9-11
PO Box 7319
103 90 Stockholm
Tel: (46-8) 246 695
Fax: (46-8) 219 132

* Switzerland
27 Ch William Barbey, 1292 Chambesy
Geneva
Tel: (41-22) 732 0434
Fax: (41-22) 758 3044

* Tanzania
6th Floor New Life House, Sokoine Drive/Ohio Street
PO Box 20762
Dar es Salaam
Tel: (255-51) 46259
Fax: (255-51) 46260

* United Kingdom
Zimbabwe House, 429 The Strand
London WC2R 0SA
Tel: (44-171) 836 7755
Fax: (44-171) 379 1167

* United Nations
128 East 56th Street
New York, NY 10022
Tel: (212) 980-5084
Fax: (212) 755-4188


FOREIGN RELATIONS

U.S.-ZIMBABWE RELATIONS

The United Kingdom formally granted independence to Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) in 1980, following years of conflict between minority white rulers and majority black guerilla movements. The United States was the first nation to open an embassy in the country, and it initially pledged assistance toward the Zimbabwean Government's goals of postwar reconstruction, distribution and development of land, and the development of skilled manpower.

Robert Gabriel Mugabe was elected as Zimbabwe’s first prime minister in 1980 and became president in 1987 after changes to the constitution created an executive presidency. He has remained in power ever since and is now Africa’s third longest serving leader behind Angola and Equatorial Guinea. Beginning in 2000, the United States took a leading role in condemning the Zimbabwean Government's increasing assault on human rights and the rule of law, and joined much of the world community in calling for the Government of Zimbabwe to embrace a peaceful democratic evolution. The United States seeks a stable, democratic, and prosperous Zimbabwe with freedom and empowerment for all Zimbabweans. It looks to the ongoing constitutional and electoral reform process, begun in 2008, to create an environment in which democratic institutions are strengthened, human rights are protected, and Zimbabwe’s rich resources are harnessed to create a flourishing economy for its people.

In 2001, the United States began imposing targeted measures on the Government of Zimbabwe, including restrictions on U.S. support for multilateral financing, financial sanctions against selected individuals and entities, travel sanctions against selected individuals, a ban on transfers of defense items and services, and a suspension of non-humanitarian government-to-government assistance. Despite strained political relations, the United States is a leading provider of humanitarian assistance to the people of Zimbabwe.

U.S. Assistance to Zimbabwe

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) assistance to Zimbabwe since 2002 has focused on HIV/AIDS prevention, democracy and governance programs, humanitarian assistance, economic growth and agriculture, and investing in people. In 2000, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began a direct assistance program. CDC's program consists of prevention of HIV transmission; improved care of persons with HIV/AIDS; surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation of the epidemic; and health sector infrastructure support.

Bilateral Economic Relations

Within the confines of the targeted sanctions program, the U.S. Government works to promote Zimbabwe's economic recovery following years of decline, and to highlight opportunities for investment that will benefit U.S. and Zimbabwean businesses alike. The U.S. Government provides guidance to U.S. businesses about how they can take advantage of opportunities in Zimbabwe while complying with U.S. law.

Zimbabwe's Membership in International Organizations

Since independence, Zimbabwe has enunciated and follows a policy of "active nonalignment." Zimbabwe and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe is Charles A. Ray; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List.

Zimbabwe maintains an embassy in the United States at 1608 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009 (tel. 202-332-7100).

More information about Zimbabwe is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Zimbabwe Country Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Zimbabwe Page
U.S. Embassy: Zimbabwe
USAID Zimbabwe Page
History of U.S. Bilateral Relations
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Trafficking in Persons Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Countries Page
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Office of Foreign Assets Control Sanctions Page
Export.gov International Offices Page
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES

To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Zimbabwe check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet.


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Permit and International Driving Permit are required
Currency (ZWD) Zimbabwean Dollar
Electrical 220 Volts
Telephones Country Code 263, City Code, Harare 4+6D, Bulawayo 9+6D, Victoria Falls 13+5D



Customs: Zimbabwe permits U.S. citizens to enter without a visa. Be prepared to show tickets for onward travel and sufficient funds for stay. All cash must be declared upon entry. Travelers planning to use overland transport should check with the Department of State or the nearest U.S. Consular Office, since areas of eastern Zimbabwe are considered unsafe for travel by Americans.

Climate and clothing: light, summer apparel is appropriate from October to May. Fall or spring clothing is suitable the rest of the year.

Health: tap water is safe in all urban areas but not in rural regions. Medical facilities are good in the cities, adequate in rural areas.

Telecommunications: telephone and telegraph service is available in most of the country. Zimbabwe is seven times zones ahead of eastern standard time.

Transportation: Harare is linked by air service to Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos, London, Athens,. Frankfurt, Lisbon, Perth, and other major cities. Zimbabwe is the railroad hub of much of southern Africa, although passenger service is limited. Taxis and rental cars are available and inexpensive in the cities. Zimbabwe has an excellent road system. Traffic moves on the left.

Tourist attractions: Zimbabwe has varied scenery and a pleasant climate. Popular tourist attractions are the renowned Victoria Falls in the west, the eastern highlands, and the "Great Zimbabwe" ruins near Masvingo. Several national and game parks have abundant wildlife; the Hwange park is larger that Connecticut and is home to several thousand elephants and innumerable small game. Hunting and photographic safaris are available on private game reserves, and the Zambezi River system offers some the finest canoeing, white water rafting, and sport fishing in Africa.

National Holidays: Establishments including the U.S. embassy are closed on the following holidays.
New Years Day -- January 1
Good Friday through Easter Monday -- dates vary
Independence Day -- April 18
Workers Day -- May 1
Africa Day -- April 25
Heroes Day -- August 11
Defense Forces Day -- August 12
Christmas Day -- December 25
Boxing Day -- December 26


CUSTOMS/DUTIES

TOBACCO.....400 cigarettes

LIQUOR........5 litres(up to 2 litres of which may be spirits)

PERFUME.....Reasonable for personal use

CAMERAS.....Must be declared on arrival

FILM.............Reasonable for personal use

CURRENCY...Must be declared on arrival

GIFTS...........Up to a value of Z$1000

NOTE: The import of drugs, honey, pornographic literature, toy firearms, flick knives and lockable knives is prohibited. Permits are issued on arrival for firearms and ammunition. Agricultural products including seeds and bulbs require an import licence.



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