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Zimbabwe Spouse Residence Permit

14 facts quoted from the official source

For the foreign spouse of a Zimbabwean citizen who is supported and accommodated by the local spouse.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
7
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.

7 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Character and securityPolice clearance not older than six months is required.
  • Guarantor Funds RequiredThe local guarantor must provide proof of funds.
  • Local Spouse Guarantee RequiredThe local spouse must complete the close-relative guarantee.
  • Local Spouse Support Letter RequiredThe local spouse must provide a support letter.
  • Medical screeningA radiological certificate is required.
  • Zimbabwean Citizen Spouse RequiredThe local spouse must be a Zimbabwean citizen.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • AccommodationAccommodation and the guarantor's residence status must be documented.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryThe official checklist requires the marriage certificate, close-relative guarantee, local-spouse support and proof of accommodation and funds.
  • Official source basisThe official checklist requires the marriage certificate, close-relative guarantee, local-spouse support and proof of accommodation and funds.
  • Report summaryThe official checklist requires the marriage certificate, close-relative guarantee, local-spouse support and proof of accommodation and funds.
Family

Who you can bring

spouse
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
3 proven from the official source.
  • Dependant Fee UsdThe checklist publishes USD 300 per dependant.checked 2026-07-26
  • Fee CurrencyThe fees are stated in US dollars.checked 2026-07-26
  • Principal Fee UsdThe detailed current checklist publishes USD 500 for initial issue.checked 2026-07-26
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Valid Marriage RequiredA marriage certificate is required.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Zimbabwe?
The official source states: For the foreign spouse of a Zimbabwean citizen who is supported and accommodated by the local spouse.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Zimbabwe?
The official source states: Accommodation and the guarantor's residence status must be documented.

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

We checked 14 points against the official source; 14 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

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

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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