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Zimbabwe — Complete Emigration Guide 2026

17,073,087 people · Capital: Harare · Southern Africa

Updated H2 2026 · Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis

Safety
51/100 (average)
Cost of Living
€450/mo
Healthcare
8/100 (limited)
Career
10/100 (limited)
English Level
Very High
Visa Pathways
9

Overview

Population
17,073,087
Capital
Harare
Currency
ZWL $
Language
Chibarwe, English +13
Timezone
UTC+02:00
GDP per Capita
$2,497
Unemployment
9.4%

Zimbabwe is located in Southern Africa, with a population of 17,073,087. Its currency is the Zimbabwean dollar. Our database tracks 9 visa pathways for Zimbabwe, each linked to a named source.

See also: Zimbabwe country profile

Compiled from official government sources, re-checked on a rolling basis. See our methodology and data sources.

Visa Pathways (9)

Sponsored Employment (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Temporary Employment Permit€1,308/mo€8712 mo28d

Investment / Golden Visa (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Investor Residence Permit€3,487/mo€13112 mo15d

Study (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Student Permit€2,179/mo€17412 mo

Research & Academia (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Scholars Permit€1,744/mo€8712 mo5d

Family Reunification (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Spouse Residence Permit€13112 mo30d

Permanent Settlement (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Permanent Residence Permit24 mo

Business Visit (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Business Visa

Tourism & Short Stay (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
KAZA UNI-VISA

Transit (1)

ProgrammeMin IncomeFeeDurationProcessing
Transit Visa1 mo
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Cost of Living

ItemZimbabweW. Europe AvgDiff
Rent (1BR)€280€1,200-77%
Rent (3BR)€420€2,000-79%
Groceries€85€350-76%
Transport€20€80-75%
Utilities€65€150-57%
Dining (meal)€18€15+20%
Baseline monthly cost (1BR rent + groceries + transport + utilities)
€450/mo

Salary & Employment

Average Salary
€320
EUR/month gross
Minimum Wage
€128
EUR/month gross
Unemployment
9.4%
SectorMedian (gross, €/yr)
Construction€3,500
Education€3,500
Engineering€6,000
Finance€5,500
Healthcare€4,000
Hospitality€2,500
IT€8,500
Retail€2,000

Shortage Occupations

  • Software Developer (IT)
  • Mining Engineer (Mining)
  • Healthcare Professional (Healthcare)
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Tax

Tax System
Progressive
Top Income Rate
25%
Effective Rate @€90k
15.7%
VAT
15%
Net Monthly @€90k
€5,620
Special Tax Regime: Investment

Investor Tax Incentive: 10% corporate tax rate

Healthcare

Healthcare Index
8/100
System Type
mixed
Spending per Capita
$63
Life Expectancy
63.1 years
Emergency Number
994
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Education

Total Universities
26
Post-Study Work
12 months
UniversityQS RankEnglish ProgsTuition (Intl)
University of Zimbabwe42€2,500
Harare Institute of Technology28€2,200
Zimbabwe Open University35€1,800
National University of Science and Technology32€2,400
Midlands State University25€2,000

Practical Info

Banking

Wise: No   N26: No
Access difficulty: medium

Driving

Drives on: left

Phone & Internet

Operators: Econet
Internet: 16.8 Mbps

Credentials

Recognition: Case_by_case

Quality of Life

Safety
51
Climate
subtropical
24°C summer / 18°C winter
English Proficiency
Very High
Score: 62/100
Expat Satisfaction
6.2/10
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Official sources

The visa data on this page is compiled from official government sources — 9 of the 9 pathways link directly to the government page they were verified against, and 3 financial requirements below carry the exact quote from the official source. Values that fail verification are removed, not guessed — see the live verification freshness index.

Verified requirements — exact official citations

Each figure below was verified verbatim against the official page linked, on the date shown.

Business Visa · 1 verified requirement

Requirement: “Department of Immigration's official Fees page lists: Ordinary single-entry visa (online) 30 USD, British single-entry visa (online) 55 USD, Chinese single-entry visa (online) 60 USD, Multiple entry visa 55 USD, Emergency visa (online) 100 USD — no separate "Business Visa" fee…” zimimmigration.gov.zw, 2026-07-07

Investor Residence Permit · 1 verified requirement

Minimum investment: “Page lists application documents (form IF.5, project proposal, police clearance, banking history, proof of funds for transfer, etc.) and only quantifies the 'Statutory non-refundable fee of US$500 and US$300/dependent' (an application fee, not an investment threshold). No…” zimimmigration.gov.zw, 2026-07-07

Temporary Employment Permit · 1 verified requirement

Requirement: “Officially stated fee: US$500. Converted at 1.143747 USD/EUR = 437.16 EUR.” zimimmigration.gov.zw, 2026-07-08

Frequently Asked Questions

How many visa pathways does Zimbabwe have?

Our database tracks 9 visa pathways for Zimbabwe across 9 categories, the largest being Sponsored Employment, Permanent Settlement, Family Reunification. Each entry links directly to an official government source.

What is the minimum income for the Temporary Employment Permit?

The Temporary Employment Permit lists a minimum income of EUR 1,308 per month, according to the official source (last checked 2026-06-24).

What is the average salary in Zimbabwe?

The average gross salary in Zimbabwe is EUR 320 per month. The statutory minimum wage is EUR 128 per month.

How much does rent cost in Zimbabwe?

A one-bedroom apartment in Zimbabwe averages EUR 280 per month, and a three-bedroom apartment averages EUR 420 per month.

What is the top income tax rate in Zimbabwe?

The top personal income tax rate in Zimbabwe is 25%. The standard VAT rate is 15%.

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