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Research Permit
ZimbabweZimbabwe•Africa
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Research Permit

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

4 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

USD $500

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

This permit is issued to foreign researchers to conduct authorized research in Zimbabwe.

The Research Permit allows foreign nationals to conduct authorized research in Zimbabwe. It necessitates prior approval from the Research Council of Zimbabwe and a formal affiliation with a local institution. Applicants should plan for at least three months of lead time to secure all necessary clearances.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Permanent Residence Permit
Zimbabwe flagZimbabwe

Permanent Residence Permit

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Prior clearance/approval from the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ)

Affiliation with a local university or research institution

Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe (MRCZ) approval for health research

Completed I.F. 5 form

Radiological certificate

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Research clearance certificate from RCZ

Affiliation letter from a local institution

Completed I.F. 5 form

Passport bio-data

Radiological certificate

Proof of payment

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Facilitates academic and scientific collaboration
  • Renewable for ongoing research

Worth Knowing

  • Requires extensive pre-approval from local councils
  • Additional affiliation fees may apply
  • Long lead time required
  • Lack of RCZ approval
  • Lack of local institutional affiliation
  • Failure to obtain MRCZ approval for health research

Application Process

1

Obtain RCZ clearance

2

Secure local affiliation

3

Submit immigration permit application

4

Await processing

Application Forms

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