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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

28-56 days

Application Fee

1,000 USD

Stay Duration

1 to 5 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

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

ELIGIBILITY 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

Job Offer

Required

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

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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

ELIGIBILITY 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

Job Offer

Required

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