Although Zimbabwean authorities are required to notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate when a U.S. citizen has been arrested, U.S. Embassy Harare does not always receive notification from Zimbabwean police.

While some countries will automatically notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate if a U.S. citizen is detained or arrested, that might not always be the case.

To ensure that the United States is aware of your circumstances, request that the police and prison officials notify the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as soon as you are arrested or detained.