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US govt shutdown affects Zimbabweans
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Zimbabweans may face delays in US visa and passport services following the US government shutdown on October 1, 2025, caused by a budget impasse between Republicans and Democrats.
The US Embassy in Harare confirmed that while essential services like urgent safety and security updates continue, routine updates and some administrative functions are suspended. Visa and passport services will proceed but with likely delays.
The shutdown affects multiple US government agencies worldwide, putting around 40% of the federal workforce—about 750,000 employees—on unpaid leave. Services deemed essential, including border protection, law enforcement, air traffic control, and hospital care, continue. Non-essential staff and contractors face temporary furloughs.
The impasse stems from disagreements over tax credits, Medicaid, and funding levels for government agencies. Until Congress resolves the budget dispute, Zimbabweans applying for US travel documents should expect slower processing times.
The US Embassy in Harare confirmed that while essential services like urgent safety and security updates continue, routine updates and some administrative functions are suspended. Visa and passport services will proceed but with likely delays.
The shutdown affects multiple US government agencies worldwide, putting around 40% of the federal workforce—about 750,000 employees—on unpaid leave. Services deemed essential, including border protection, law enforcement, air traffic control, and hospital care, continue. Non-essential staff and contractors face temporary furloughs.
The impasse stems from disagreements over tax credits, Medicaid, and funding levels for government agencies. Until Congress resolves the budget dispute, Zimbabweans applying for US travel documents should expect slower processing times.
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