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Long-Term Work Permit

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

4 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

USD $1,000

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

1 to 5 years

1 yr initial · extendable to 5 · Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

This permit is designed for foreign nationals intending to engage in employment in Zimbabwe for periods exceeding 12 months.

The Long-Term Work Permit is intended for foreign nationals securing employment in Zimbabwe for over a year. It requires the employer to prove that no local candidate is available for the role. The permit is renewable and serves as a potential pathway to permanent residency after five years.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 year
Extendable up to	5 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Zimbabwe

Permanent Residence Permit

Validity5 years

ProcessingVaries

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Formal job offer from a registered Zimbabwean employer

Labor Market Test demonstrating the position cannot be filled by a local citizen

Application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration (CDI)

Completed Residence Permit form (I.F. 5)

Valid employment contract

Police clearance (not older than 6 months)

Radiological certificate

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

1+ years

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration (CDI)

Completed Residence Permit form (I.F. 5)

Employment contract

Notarized academic/professional certificates

Police clearance (not older than 6 months)

Radiological certificate

Proof of local job advertisement

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows long-term residence
Path to permanent residence after 5 years
Dependents allowed

Worth Knowing

Requires labor market test
Tied to specific employer
Processing can take up to 3 months for complex cases
Failure to pass Labor Market Test
Criminal record
Inability to provide radiological clearance

Application Process

Secure job offer

Employer conducts labor market test

Submit application to CDI

Await processing

Receive permit

Application Forms

Go to application portal

Residence Permit form

Fill online

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Overview

This permit is designed for foreign nationals intending to engage in employment in Zimbabwe for periods exceeding 12 months.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Formal job offer from a registered Zimbabwean employer

Labor Market Test demonstrating the position cannot be filled by a local citizen

Application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration (CDI)

Completed Residence Permit form (I.F. 5)

Valid employment contract

Police clearance (not older than 6 months)

Radiological certificate

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

1+ years

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration (CDI)

Completed Residence Permit form (I.F. 5)

Employment contract

Notarized academic/professional certificates

Police clearance (not older than 6 months)

Radiological certificate

Proof of local job advertisement

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows long-term residence
Path to permanent residence after 5 years
Dependents allowed

Worth Knowing

Requires labor market test
Tied to specific employer
Processing can take up to 3 months for complex cases
Failure to pass Labor Market Test
Criminal record
Inability to provide radiological clearance