Miss Universe Zimbabwe, Roseanna Hall, is reportedly stuck in South Africa after U.S. visa restrictions and processing delays disrupted her travel plans ahead of the international beauty pageant.
The situation has raised concerns about the impact of U.S. immigration and visa policies on international contestants seeking to represent their countries on the global stage.
Hall has been unable to travel onward to the United States while efforts to resolve her visa situation continue.
Hall said she had been in South Africa for a week and was scheduled to depart on November 8.
However, Zimbabwean nationals are subject to partial U.S. visa restrictions introduced under Presidential Proclamation 10998, which took effect January 1, 2026.
The 75th Miss Universe competition is scheduled to culminate on November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hall said the Zimbabwean government, private individuals and pageant organizers are working to secure approval for her visa.
Zambia’s representative, Mubanga Pamela Hatyoka, is also experiencing visa difficulties, raising concerns about African contestants being unable to participate in the international event.
Hall has urged supporters to remain hopeful as efforts continue to get her to Puerto Rico.
