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Business Visa
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Business Visa

Visa for foreign nationals engaging in business-related activities such as meetings, consultancy, seminars, or short-term projects without entering the Zimbabwean workforce, valid for 30 days and non-renewable.

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $30
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Conference Visa
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Conference Visa

Visa for individuals attending conferences, seminars, workshops, and other professional events in Zimbabwe, valid for 30 days and non-renewable.

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable, tied to event dates)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $30
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Diplomatic Visa
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Diplomatic Visa

For holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports. Issued free of charge (gratis). Valid for up to 3 months without requirement to obtain a visa.

Validity3 months
Processing1 day – 1 month
Total CostFree
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Holiday Visa
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Holiday Visa

Short-term visa for tourists visiting Zimbabwe for leisure, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends, valid for 30 to 90 days.

ValidityVaries (30-day single entry, 45-day double entry, or 90-day multiple entry options available)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $30
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Investor Residence Permit
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Investor Residence Permit

Residence permit for foreign nationals who have made significant financial investments or established business ventures in Zimbabwe, requiring a project proposal, banking history, and ZIDA approval.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $500
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KAZA UniVisa
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KAZA UniVisa

Joint Zimbabwe-Zambia visa for tourism within the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area, obtainable on arrival and valid for 30 days with multiple crossings between the two countries.

ValidityVaries (Multiple entries to Zimbabwe and Zambia allowed)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $50
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Long-Term Work Permit
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Long-Term Work Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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

Validity1 to 5 years
Processing4 weeks – 2 months
Total CostUSD $1,000
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Permanent Residence Permit
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Permanent Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Immigrant permit for foreign nationals who have resided continuously in Zimbabwe for five or more years on a residence, dependent, or spouse permit, granting indefinite settlement rights.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $500
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Research Permit
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Research Permit

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

Validity1 year
Processing4 weeks – 2 months
Total CostUSD $500
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Residence Permit
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Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

General long-term residence permit for foreign nationals who wish to reside in Zimbabwe on non-investor grounds, providing a pathway to permanent settlement after five continuous years.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $500
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Scholars Permit
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Scholars Permit

Permit for school-age foreign children studying at primary or secondary institutions in Zimbabwe, requiring Ministry of Education clearance, a local guardian affidavit, and school acceptance.

Validity1 year
Processing4 weeks – 1 month
Total CostUSD $100
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Spouse Residence Permit
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Spouse Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for foreign nationals married to Zimbabwean citizens or existing permit holders, allowing residence and in some cases employment, requiring marriage documentation and a local guarantor.

Validity5 years
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $500
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Student Permit
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Student Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permit for foreign nationals admitted to tertiary-level colleges or universities in Zimbabwe, requiring proof of acceptance, accommodation, financial support, and police clearance.

Validity1 year
Processing4 weeks – 1 month
Total CostUSD $200
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TEP — Temporary Employment Permit
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TEP — Temporary Employment Permit

Work authorization for foreign nationals employed by a Zimbabwean or foreign employer, typically valid for up to 12 months with the possibility of renewal, requiring employer sponsorship and local advertising.

ValidityVaries (Must exit and reapply for long-term permit; cannot renew in-country)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $500
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Transit Visa
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Transit Visa

Visa allowing holders to pass through Zimbabwe en route to another country without staying in the country.

ValidityVaries (Non-renewable, for transit purposes only)
ProcessingVaries
Total CostUSD $30
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