Zimbabwe•AfricaSpouse Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
42-56 days
Application Fee
500 USD
Stay Duration
12 months
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
For spouses of Zimbabwean citizens or foreign work permit holders. Allows residence in Zimbabwe to accompany spouse or live with Zimbabwean spouse.
The Spouse Residence Permit allows the spouse of a Zimbabwean citizen or foreign work permit holder to reside in Zimbabwe. It can be endorsed for work if needed.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Completed residence permit form
Form IF.5
Application letter
To Chief Director of Immigration
Certified passport bio data
2 pages certified
Passport photos
2 certified photos
Marriage certificate
Certified copy
Spouse support letter
From Zimbabwean citizen spouse
Police clearance
From country of origin, not older than 6 months
Radiological certificate
Health examination
Proof of accommodation
Residential address with guarantor
Proof of funds
Guarantor's financial capacity
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Advantages
- Renewable in-country
- Can be endorsed for work
- Pathway to permanent residence
- Family reunification
Considerations
- Dependent on spouse status
- Annual renewal required
- Requires marriage documentation
Application Process
Gather marriage documents
Certified marriage certificate
Prepare residence permit application
Complete Form IF.5
Spouse support letter
Letter from Zimbabwean/permit holder spouse
Compile documentation
All required supporting documents
Submit to Immigration
File application with Department
Pay application fee
USD 500
Police clearance
From country of origin
Receive permit
Spouse residence permit issued
Application Forms
Spouse Residence Permit Form
Form ID: IF.5
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