Zimbabwe · Skilled Worker Visa

Temporary Employment Permit

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology

5.5/10 diff

Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income

—

Processing

28+ days

Path to PR

Job offer

Required

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At a Glance

Visa Duration

12 months

Processing Time

28+ days

Min Income

—

Path to PR

Difficulty

5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

Requirement	Details
Age Range	18–65
Job Offer Required	Yes
Sponsorship Required	Yes
Health Insurance Required	No

Application Timeline

Document Preparation and Local Advertising

30–60 days

Employer advertises position locally, gathers company documents, employee collects qualifications and police clearances

Blocker: Professional clearances from relevant authorities, notarized foreign documents

Application Submission

7–14 days

Submit complete application with all documents and fees to Department of Immigration

Blocker: Incomplete documentation, missing company clearances

Government Processing

28–56 days

Immigration authorities review application, verify documents and company details

Blocker: Additional document requests, security clearance delays

Visa and Entry

7–21 days

Obtain entry visa if required, travel to Zimbabwe, present permit at border

Blocker: Visa processing delays for certain nationalities

Registration and Settlement

14–30 days

Blocker: Administrative backlogs, missing local registrations

Family & Rights

Right	Details
Path to Permanent Residency	No

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 Temporary Employment Permit?

The Temporary Employment Permit is an immigration pathway offered by Zimbabwe. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Temporary Employment 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

Requirements on this page are based on this official/primary source:

zimimmigration.gov.zw

Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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