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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Flag_of_Zimbabwe.svg/800px-Flag_of_Zimbabwe.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag of Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6a/Flag_of_Zimbabwe.svg/800px-Flag_of_Zimbabwe.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official flag'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/zi-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/maps/zi-map.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/zi_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map of Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
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{{#eimage:https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/graphics/locator/afr/zi_large_locator.gif|410x579px|thumb|'''Map'''<BR/>Source: cia.gov.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Coat_of_Arms_of_Zimbabwe.svg/380px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Zimbabwe.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms of Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/ed/Coat_of_Arms_of_Zimbabwe.svg/380px-Coat_of_Arms_of_Zimbabwe.svg.png|410x579px|thumb|'''The official coat of arms'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/Curled_trunk.jpg/800px-Curled_trunk.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Male elephant at water hole in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e9/Curled_trunk.jpg/800px-Curled_trunk.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Male elephant at water hole in Hwange National Park'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4034/4596050707_097894ac5c.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Village in Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4034/4596050707_097894ac5c.jpg|410x579px|thumb|''''''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Shona_witch_doctor_%28Zimbabwe%29.jpg/410px-Shona_witch_doctor_%28Zimbabwe%29.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Witch doctor of the Shona people close to Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Shona_witch_doctor_%28Zimbabwe%29.jpg/410px-Shona_witch_doctor_%28Zimbabwe%29.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Witch doctor of the Shona people'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1307/781572043_26a046eb09.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: flickr.com.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Women_and_children_at_a_borehole.jpg/800px-Women_and_children_at_a_borehole.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Norton'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Women_and_children_at_a_borehole.jpg/800px-Women_and_children_at_a_borehole.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Norton, Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Conical_tower.jpg/800px-Conical_tower.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Conical tower'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
  
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{{#eimage:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Conical_tower.jpg/800px-Conical_tower.jpg|410x579px|thumb|'''Conical tower at Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe.'''<BR/>Source: Wikipedia.org.}}
 
  
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'''Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating [[international]] adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry [[Universal Accreditation Act]].'''
  
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=Hague Convention Information=
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The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.
  
  
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=Who Can Adopt=
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=About Zimbabwe=
  
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The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the [British] [[South Africa]] Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black African majority in the country (then called Rhodesia). To learn more please read [[About Zimbabwe]].
  
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==Residency==
 
  
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==Age of Adopting Parents==
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=Hague Convention Information=
  
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==Marriage==
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[[Zimbabwe]] is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry [[Adoption]] (the Hague [[Adoption]] Convention).  Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more please read about [[Zimbabwe and the Hague Convention]].
  
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==Income==
 
  
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==Other==
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=Who Can Adopt=
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to [[adopt]] a child from [[Zimbabwe]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Adopt from Zimbabwe]].
  
  
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
 
=Who Can Be Adopted=
  
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In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, [[Zimbabwe]] has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for [[adoption]]. To learn more please read about [[Who Can Be Adopted from Zimbabwe]].
  
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=How to Adopt=
 
  
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=How to Adopt=
  
 
==    Adoption Authority==
 
==    Adoption Authority==
  
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==The Process==
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'''[[Zimbabwe]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
  
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=Traveling Abroad=
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Ministry of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare
  
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
 
  
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Zimbabwe. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. The [https://pptform.state.gov/ Passport Application Wizard] will help you determine which passport form you need, help you to complete the form online, estimate your payment, and generate the form for you to print-all in one place.
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==The Process==
  
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The process for adopting a child from [[Zimbabwe]] generally includes the following steps:
  
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'''Obtaining Your Visa'''
 
  
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In addition to a U.S. passport, you also need to obtain a visa. A visa is an official document issued by a foreign country that formally allows you to visit. Where required, visas are attached to your passport and allow you to enter a foreign nation. To find information about obtaining a visa for Zimbabwe, see the Department of State's [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information].  
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1.Choose an [[Adoption Service Provider|adoption service provider]]
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2.Apply to be found eligible to [[adopt]]
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3.Be matched with a child
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4.Adopt the child in [[Zimbabwe]]
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5.Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status
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6.Bring your child home
  
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To learn more about this process please read [[How to Adopt from Zimbabwe]].
  
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'''Staying Safe on Your Trip'''
 
  
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Before you travel, it's always a good practice to investigate the local conditions, laws, political landscape, and culture of the country. The State Department is a good place to start.  The Department of State provides [http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country.html Country Specific Information] for every country of the world about various issues, including the health conditions, crime, unusual currency or entry requirements, and any areas of instability.
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=Traveling Abroad=
  
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'''Applying for Your U.S. Passport'''
  
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'''Staying in Touch on Your Trip'''
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A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave [[Zimbabwe]]. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports.  Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about [[Traveling Abroad in Zimbabwe]].
  
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When traveling during the [[adoption]] process, we encourage you to register your trip with the Department of State. Travel registration makes it possible to contact you if necessary. Whether there's a family emergency in the United States, or a crisis in Zimbabwe, registration assists the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in reaching you. Registration is free and can be done online.
 
  
 
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[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
 
[http://www.adoptionservices.org/adoption_support_groups_family/index.htm Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons]
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=Contact Information=
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'''U.S. Embassy in [[Zimbabwe]]'''
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American Embassy
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172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue
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Harare, [[Zimbabwe]]
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Tel:  263-4-250593/4
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Fax:  263- 4-250343
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Email:  consularharare@state.gov
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Internet:  [http://harare.usembassy.gov/ U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe]
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'''[[Zimbabwe]]’s [[Adoption]] Authority'''
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Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare
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Harare Central District
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Social Welfare Office
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P.O. Box CY 562
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Causeway
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Bulawayo:  +236-9-465-567
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Gweru:  +263-54-225-526/223-037/226-742
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Masvingo:  +263-39-263-476/263-478
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Mutare :  +263-20-64-416/60-805
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'''Embassy of [[Zimbabwe]]'''
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1608 [[New Hampshire]] Ave., N.W.
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[[Washington]] D.C.  20009
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Tel:  (202) 332-7100, (301) 263-9826
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Email:  info33@zimbabwe-embassy.us
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Internet:  [http://zimbabwe-embassy.us/ Embassy of Zimbabwe]
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'''Office of Children's Issues'''
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U.S. Department of State 
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CA/OCS/CI 
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Tel: 1-888-407-4747
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E-mail: AskCI@state.gov
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Internet: [http://adoption.state.gov U.S. Department of State]
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'''U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)'''
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For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)
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==SOURCE==
 
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information'''
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'''Intercountry [[Adoption]], Bureau of Consular Affairs.  U.S. Department of State Country Information''' adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=zimbabwe
  
  
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]
 
[[Category: International Adoption]]

Latest revision as of 03:29, 24 February 2018

The official flag
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

Map
Source: cia.gov.

The official coat of arms
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Male elephant at water hole in Hwange National Park
Source: Wikipedia.org.

'
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Witch doctor of the Shona people
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Norton
Source: Wikipedia.org.

Conical tower
Source: Wikipedia.org.


Notice: As of July 14, 2014, all individuals and agencies facilitating international adoptions must be in compliance with the Intercountry Universal Accreditation Act.

The information contained on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Always seek the advice of a licensed and qualified professional. While the content of this website is frequently updated, information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies, omissions or typographical errors.


About Zimbabwe

The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the [British] South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded more complete voting rights for the black African majority in the country (then called Rhodesia). To learn more please read About Zimbabwe.


Hague Convention Information

Zimbabwe is not party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (the Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions of children from non-Hague countries are processed in accordance with 8 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 204.3 as it relates to orphans as defined under the Immigration and Nationality Act, Section 101(b)(1)(F). To learn more please read about Zimbabwe and the Hague Convention.


Who Can Adopt

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, you must also meet multiple requirements in order to adopt a child from Zimbabwe. To learn more please read about Who Can Adopt from Zimbabwe.


Who Can Be Adopted

In addition to U.S. immigration requirements, Zimbabwe has specific requirements that a child must meet in order to be eligible for adoption. To learn more please read about Who Can Be Adopted from Zimbabwe.


How to Adopt

Adoption Authority

Zimbabwe’s Adoption Authority

Ministry of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare


The Process

The process for adopting a child from Zimbabwe generally includes the following steps:


1.Choose an adoption service provider 2.Apply to be found eligible to adopt 3.Be matched with a child 4.Adopt the child in Zimbabwe 5.Apply for the child to be found eligible for orphan status 6.Bring your child home

To learn more about this process please read How to Adopt from Zimbabwe.


Traveling Abroad

Applying for Your U.S. Passport

A valid U.S. passport is required to enter and leave Zimbabwe. Only the U.S. Department of State has the authority to grant, issue, or verify U.S. passports. Getting or renewing a passport is easy. To learn more please read about Traveling Abroad in Zimbabwe.


After Adoption

What resources are available to assist families after the adoption?

Many adoptive parents find it important to find support after the adoption. Take advantage of all the resources available to your family -- whether it's another adoptive family, a support group, an advocacy organization, or your religious or community services.


Here are some good places to start your support group search:


Child Welfare Information Gateway

North American Council on Adoptable Children

Adoption Services Support Group for Adopting Persons


Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe

American Embassy 172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: 263-4-250593/4 Fax: 263- 4-250343 Email: consularharare@state.gov Internet: U.S. Embassy Zimbabwe


Zimbabwe’s Adoption Authority

Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Harare Central District Social Welfare Office P.O. Box CY 562 Causeway Bulawayo: +236-9-465-567 Gweru: +263-54-225-526/223-037/226-742 Masvingo: +263-39-263-476/263-478 Mutare : +263-20-64-416/60-805


Embassy of Zimbabwe

1608 New Hampshire Ave., N.W. Washington D.C. 20009 Tel: (202) 332-7100, (301) 263-9826 Email: info33@zimbabwe-embassy.us Internet: Embassy of Zimbabwe


Office of Children's Issues

U.S. Department of State CA/OCS/CI SA-17, 9th Floor Washington, DC 20522-1709 Tel: 1-888-407-4747 E-mail: AskCI@state.gov Internet: U.S. Department of State


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

For questions about immigration procedures, call the National Customer Service Center (NCSC)

1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833)


SOURCE

Intercountry Adoption, Bureau of Consular Affairs. U.S. Department of State Country Information adoption.state.gov/country_information/country_specific_info.php?country-select=zimbabwe