Republic of Zimbabwe visas
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.
9 routes · 4 without a sponsor · 2 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Department of Immigration Zimbabwe ↗ · Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) — Professional body for legal practitioners in Zimbabwe. Immigration status is administered by the Department of Immigration; eVisa and ePermit filings use official immigration platforms.
Visa routes (9)
Holiday Visa
Visitor visa for leisure or holiday travel to Zimbabwe.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Business Visa
Business visitor visa for meetings, seminars or short-term projects without entering the Zimbabwean workforce.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Conferencing Visa
Visa for attending conferences, seminars, workshops and other professional events in Zimbabwe.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
KAZA Visa
Regional tourist visa for entry within the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area framework.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Temporary Employment Permit
Zimbabwe work permit route requiring employer, qualification, recruitment, company and clearance evidence.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Investor Residence Permit
Residence permit route for investors with project, funds, equipment and stakeholder evidence.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
Spouse Residence Permit
Residence permit route for a foreign spouse supported by the local spouse.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Student Permit
Residence permit for students accepted by a Zimbabwe college or university.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
Scholars Permit
Permit for school pupils with local guardian, accommodation and Ministry of Education clearance evidence.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 23 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Zimbabwe have?+
We cover 9 Republic of Zimbabwe visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, sponsored work, investor, family, and study. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Zimbabwe visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
4 of the 9 Republic of Zimbabwe routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 5 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Zimbabwe visas lead to permanent residence?+
2 of the 9 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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