Zimbabwe · Researcher Visa

Scholars Permit

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-22 · Our methodology
3/10 diff
Moderate

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
5+ days
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Not required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
12 months
Processing Time
5+ days
Min Income
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
3/10 — Moderate

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredNo
Sponsorship RequiredNo
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Harare
Single (monthly)€931
Family (monthly)€2,777
Rent 1BR (center)€279
Groceries€186
Transport pass€56
Bulawayo
Single (monthly)€712
Family (monthly)€1,638
Rent 1BR (center)€145
Groceries€152
Transport pass€43
Chitungwiza
Single (monthly)€698
Family (monthly)€2,360
Rent 1BR (center)€265
Groceries€174
Transport pass€42

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scholars Permit?

The Scholars Permit is an immigration pathway offered by Zimbabwe. It falls under the Researcher Visa category.

Can the Scholars Permit lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Zimbabwe?

Yes. Zimbabwe offers 1 other immigration pathway. Compare all options on our Zimbabwe country page.

What is the cost of living in Zimbabwe?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Harare: €931/mo; Bulawayo: €712/mo; Chitungwiza: €698/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Official source

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Data last verified: 2026-06-22 · See our methodology

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