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🇸🇱 Republic of Sierra Leone vs 🇿🇼 Republic of Zimbabwe

A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.

Last reviewed: 29 June 2026

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Republic of Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone publishes official immigration service links through the Sierra Leone Immigration Department, online entry visa filing through evisa.sl, and work and residence permit filing through the Unified Permit portal. The current Visa Atlas packet covers eVisa, residence permit, work permit, student residence, investor residence, and extension/re-entry handling. The Ministry of Labour website had an expired certificate during review, so work-permit coverage relies on the official Unified Permit portal and Immigration Department references rather than that host.

Official portal
Sierra Leone Immigration Department
Languages
English
Currency
Sierra Leonean leone

🇿🇼

Republic of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe publishes visa and residence guidance through the Department of Immigration, the eVisa platform and the ePermits system. The official route set covers holiday, business, conferencing and KAZA visitor visas, plus temporary employment, investor residence, spouse residence, student and scholars permits with detailed document, fee and authentication requirements.

Official portal
Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
Languages
Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, Sign Language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa
Currency
Zimbabwe Gold

How Republic of Sierra Leone and Republic of Zimbabwe differ

Dimension🇸🇱 Republic of Sierra Leone🇿🇼 Republic of Zimbabwe
Total routes covered69
Routes without employer sponsor44
Routes leading to permanent residence02
Typical full settlement timeline——
Dominant skilled visaWork PermitTemporary Employment Permit
Skilled visa salary minimum——
Skilled visa processing time——
Skilled visa government fees——
Official languagesEnglishChewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, Sign Language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa
CurrencySierra Leonean leoneZimbabwe Gold
Primary regulatorSLIDLSZ
Policy changes (last 12 months)00

Skilled-route head-to-head

Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.

🇸🇱 Republic of Sierra Leone

Work Permit

Salary minimum
—
Government fees
—
Processing time
—
Sponsor required
Yes
Leads to settlement
No

🇿🇼 Republic of Zimbabwe

Temporary Employment Permit

Salary minimum
—
Government fees
—
Processing time
—
Sponsor required
Yes
Leads to settlement
No

Routes unique to Republic of Sierra Leone

  • Residence Permit

    residence-general

  • Permit Extension and Re-entry

    residence-general

Routes unique to Republic of Zimbabwe

  • Spouse Residence Permit

    family

Visa routes side by side

Republic of Sierra Leone (6)

  • eVisa

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · Entry visa duration depends on the visa issued through the eVisa portal; confirm the live approval letter before travel.

  • Residence Permit

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · Residence permit for long-term stay beyond 90 days; exact validity is selected in the live permit application.

  • Work Permit

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Work permit validity is selected in the live application and tied to the approved work or business basis.

  • Student Residence Permit

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Residence permit for study stays over 90 days; exact validity is selected in the live permit application.

  • Investor Residence Permit

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · Residence permit for investor stays over 90 days; exact validity is selected in the live permit application.

  • Permit Extension and Re-entry

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · Extension or re-entry validity depends on the existing permit and the process selected in the Unified Permit portal.

Republic of Zimbabwe (9)

  • Holiday Visa

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · One-entry or two-entry holiday visas are described as valid for 30 up to 90 days.

  • Business Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the granted validity on the visa decision. Business visitor use must remain outside the Zimbabwean workforce.

  • Conferencing Visa

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the granted validity on the visa decision and keep the stay within the event purpose.

  • KAZA Visa

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · One month, according to the Department visa overview.

  • Temporary Employment Permit

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the permit validity on approval. Extensions use a separate extension evidence list and statutory fee.

  • Investor Residence Permit

    No sponsor · Leads to settlement · Confirm the permit validity on approval and use the official extension process where applicable.

  • Spouse Residence Permit

    Sponsor · Leads to settlement · Initial, extension and permanent spouse residence cases are handled under separate evidence lines on the official page.

  • Student Permit

    No sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the permit validity on approval. Extensions require evidence of continued study and prior results or progress.

  • Scholars Permit

    Sponsor · Non-settlement · Confirm the permit validity on approval. Extensions require current permit and school continuity evidence.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Republic of Sierra Leone or Republic of Zimbabwe?+−

Republic of Sierra Leone’s Work Permit is the dominant skilled route; Republic of Zimbabwe’s Temporary Employment Permit is the dominant skilled route. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.

This is not legal advice

We publish neutral, sourced information about immigration routes. Rules and thresholds change often — always verify details on the official government source linked on this page and consult a regulated immigration advisor before applying.