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Long-Term Work Permit
ZimbabweZimbabwe•Africa
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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

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 grant1 year
Extendable up to5 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Permanent Residence Permit
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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

CV

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

1

Secure job offer

2

Employer conducts labor market test

3

Submit application to CDI

4

Await processing

5

Receive permit

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Residence Permit formFill online

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