Zimbabwe
Corporate Guide

Are there different classes of work permits in Zimbabwe?

There is only a temporary employment permit, which can be issued for a period not exceeding five years, by the Department of Immigration. Where a permit has been granted for less than five years, the permit may be extended by application to the Department of Immigration and payment of the prescribed fee, for a period not exceeding five years.

The temporary permit may be extended any number of times, provided that the total period, including all previous extensions, for which it has been in force, does not exceed five years. Once an individual who holds a temporary employment permit has been resident in Zimbabwe for a continuous period of not less than five years, they may apply for a residence permit.