Zimbabwe Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of June 26, 2023.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of June 26, 2023
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated January 20, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Addition of information about flooding in Zimbabwe ('Safety and security' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
June 26, 2023 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Zimbabwe since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Zimbabwe safe? What the official advisory says
Reissued after periodic review with updates to crime and civil unrest information.
Exercise increased caution in Zimbabwe due to crime and official harassment of U.S. citizens.
Country Summary : Opportunistic crime, such as pickpocketing, theft, and smashing of car windows with intent to steal, is common. Violent crime, such as assault, carjacking, and home invasion, also occurs. Criminals often target foreigners and residents suspected of having large sums of cash.
Demonstrations may occur and increase in frequency around political events, such as elections. Large gatherings are often restricted by the government and can quickly escalate to violence.
Foreigners, journalists, and non-governmental organizations may be subject to heightened scrutiny in Zimbabwe.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Zimbabwe.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of June 26, 2023 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Zimbabwe travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Zimbabwe?
As of June 26, 2023, the U.S. State Department rates Zimbabwe at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Zimbabwe travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on June 26, 2023. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Zimbabwe?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated January 20, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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