Zimbabwe
Corporate Guide

What are the requirements for obtaining a work permit in Zimbabwe?

In terms of the regulations of the Immigration Act [Chapter 4:02] one must complete a form provided by the Department of Immigration, and submit the completed form together with the following, to apply for a work permit:

• a letter containing a job offer from a Zimbabwean company;
• Proof of the applicant’s qualifications for the position, including prior work experience;
• two passport photos of the applicant, the spouse and each child younger than 18 years of age, if their spouse and children are accompanying the applicant or joining them later;
• a certified copy of their marriage certificate, if applicable;
• payment of the application fee;
• passport of applicant;
• valid radiological certificate of freedom from active pulmonary tuberculosis;
• a certified copy of the birth certificate of the applicant and, if applicable, of their spouse and children; and
• documentary evidence, in English, of qualifications and experience in the proposed occupation of the applicant.