Zimbabwe•AfricaPermanent Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
56-84 days
Application Fee
500 USD
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Granted to foreign nationals who have resided continuously in Zimbabwe for 5 years on valid residence permits. Also available to high-investment investors (USD 1M+).
Permanent Residence is granted after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Zimbabwe on valid permits, or immediately to investors with USD 1,000,000+ investment. Permanent residents must maintain presence of at least 12 months per calendar year.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Permanent residence application
Completed formal application
Application letter
To Chief Director of Immigration
Certified passport bio data
Certified copy
Passport photos
Recent certified photos
Evidence of 5-year residence
All previous residence permits
Employment/residence history
Documentation of continuous stay
Police clearance
Current clearance from origin country
Radiological certificate
Current health examination
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Advantages
- Indefinite residence
- Pathway to citizenship
- No need for permit renewal
- Work authorization included
Considerations
- Requires 5 years residence
- Must maintain 12-month annual presence
- Loss of status if absent >12 months
Application Process
Complete 5-year continuous residence
Reside in Zimbabwe on valid permits for 5 years
Prepare permanent residence application
Gather evidence of continuous residence
Compile documentation
All required supporting documents
Submit to Immigration
File application with Department
Pay application fee
USD 500
Police clearance
Current clearance from country of origin
Process review
Immigration Department assessment
Receive permit
Permanent residence permit issued
Application Forms
Permanent Residence Application
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