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Zimbabwe Visa & Permit Information

1. OBTAINING A VISA
Visas can either be obtained before traveling or at the port of entry. This depends on the category into which the visitor's citizenship falls.
Category A: Visa not required
Category B: Visa issued on payment at Port of entry
Category C: Prior application to entry
Please consult Zimbabwean embassy in your country or contact us.

2. BUSINESS VISITORS
Business visitors are restricted to a period of stay not exceeding 6 weeks. Where there is need to continue as a business visitor after expiry of the 6 weeks, a Temporary Employment Permit covering the desired period is applied for. Qualifying candidates for Business visitor include those coming on business for:
- Consultancy work
- Installation and backup service for machinery purchased outside Zimbabwe by local companies
- Attend Board meetings
- Assessing investment opportunities

3. INVESTOR
An investor who acquires Zimbabwe Investment Authority approval qualifies for a residence permit in Zimbabwe. Investors who:
- Invest not less than US$1 million in a project approved by the ZIA will qualify for permanent residence on application.
- Invest at least US$300 000 in a sole business venture in a project approved by ZIA will qualify for a residence permit for 3 years at the end of which permanent residence may be granted.
- Invest US$100 000 in a joint venture, approved by the ZIA, with a bonafide Zimbabwean will qualify for a 3 year residence permit at the end of which permanent residence may be granted.

4. PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT
A person who has resided in Zimbabwe for a continuous period of 5 years on work permit or a dependant qualifies for the permit.

5. EMPLOYMENT PERMITS (Temporary Employment Permit: TEP)
A foreign employee coming to work for a local company requires a Temporary Employment Permit. The employer completes TEP application forms and residence permit application forms for consideration by the Department of Immigration Control.

6. DEPENDANT PERMITS
Residence Permit for a dependant. A person below the age of 18 or retired person not seeking employment but coming to live with close relatives permanently resident in Zimbabwe can qualify.

(Source: Zimbabwean government)

Please contact us for more information and consultation.