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Zimbabwe Residence Permit - Family Member of a Resident

12 facts quoted from the official source

For the spouse or minor child of a resident, or a supported parent, grandparent or other dependant of a resident.

Route type
Family
Can bring
grandparents, spouse +2
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Good Character RequiredA residence-permit applicant must satisfy the Chief Immigration Officer as to good character.
  • Qualifying RelationshipThe Regulations list these qualifying relationships.
  • Resident Sponsor RequiredThe sponsor must be resident in Zimbabwe.
  • Minor Status Required For ChildThe child limb is limited to a minor child.
  • Sponsor Maintenance Capacity Required For Extended FamilyFor a parent, grandparent or other dependant, the resident must be able to maintain the applicant.
  • Sponsor Maintenance Undertaking Required For Extended FamilyFor the wider family limb, the resident must undertake to provide maintenance.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Prohibited Person Status AllowedA residence-permit applicant must not be a prohibited person.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summarySection 16 lists a resident's spouse or minor child and a supported mother, father, grandparent or other dependant.
  • Official source basisSection 16 lists a resident's spouse or minor child and a supported mother, father, grandparent or other dependant.
  • Report summarySection 16 lists a resident's spouse or minor child and a supported mother, father, grandparent or other dependant.
Family

Who you can bring

grandparentsspousedependantsparents
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
2 proven from the official source.
  • Fee CurrencyThe statutory fee is stated in US dollars.checked 2026-07-26
  • Non Investor Application Fee UsdThe statutory schedule publishes USD 300 for a non-investor residence application.checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Zimbabwe?
The official source states: For the spouse or minor child of a resident, or a supported parent, grandparent or other dependant of a resident.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: grandparents, spouse, dependants, parents.

Every answer is quoted from the official zimimmigration.gov.zw page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source zimimmigration.gov.zwLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Zimbabwe government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other family routes to Zimbabwe

2 other family routes to Zimbabwe.

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