Zimbabwe•AfricaScholar Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-56 days
Application Fee
500 USD
Stay Duration
1 to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
For academic researchers and scholars conducting research at recognized institutions. Requires research affiliation with a host university or research institution.
The Scholar Residence Permit is for researchers and academics conducting research in Zimbabwe. Must be affiliated with a recognized host institution. Research fees (USD 500+) in addition to residence permit fees.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
20,000 CNY
Personal
Education
High School or higher
Language
Chinese
Intermediate
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Completed residence permit form
Form IF.5
Application letter
To Chief Director of Immigration
Certified passport bio data
Certified copy
Passport photos
2 certified photos
Academic credentials
Master's degree or higher
Research proposal
Detailed research plan
Institutional affiliation letter
From host university
Police clearance
From country of origin
Radiological certificate
Health examination
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Advantages
- Specific for academic research
- Renewable based on project
- Institutional support available
Considerations
- Requires institutional affiliation
- Additional research fees required
- Limited to research activities
Application Process
Secure institutional affiliation
Letter from host university/research institution
Prepare research proposal
Detailed research plan
Pay research permit fee
USD 500 national research permit plus affiliation fees
Prepare residence permit application
Complete Form IF.5
Compile documentation
Academic credentials and research documents
Submit to Immigration
File with Department of Immigration
Police clearance
Obtain from country of origin
Receive permit
Scholar permit issued
Application Forms
Scholar Residence Permit Form
Form ID: IF.5
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