🇿🇼 Zimbabwe · Employer-sponsored work
Temporary Employment Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,308 |
| Minimum annual salary | ZWL 18,000 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Minimum investment | €43,589 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €87 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://zimimmigration.gov.zw.
- Typical processing: ~28 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,308.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://zimimmigration.gov.zw · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum annual salary
“Temporary Employment Permit: Issued to foreign nationals for short-term employment, typically valid for up to 12 months, with the possibility of renewal. (sem limiar salarial)”
https://zimimmigration.gov.zw · verified 2026-06-19
Proof of savings
https://zimimmigration.gov.zw · verified 2026-06-24
Minimum investment
https://zimimmigration.gov.zw · verified 2026-06-24
Job offer
https://zimimmigration.gov.zw · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://zimimmigration.gov.zw · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://zimimmigration.gov.zw · verified 2026-06-24
Application fee
https://zimimmigration.gov.zw · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://zimimmigration.gov.zw · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.