Republic of Zimbabwe · study
Scholars Permit
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Permit for school pupils with local guardian, accommodation and Ministry of Education clearance evidence.
- Processing time
- Apply through the Department permit route with authenticated copies and English translations where required.
- Government fees
- The scholar page and fee page list a statutory non-refundable fee of US$100. Confirm current tariff before filing.
- Typical duration
- Confirm the permit validity on approval. Extensions require current permit and school continuity evidence.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Department lists Scholars Permit requirements including completed residence permit form I.F.5, application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration, letter of acceptance from school, Ministry of Education clearance, certified passport bio-data page, certified photos, proof of fees paid in foreign currency, accommodation proof, affidavit from a local guardian accepting custody of the child during the period of study, radiological certificate and statutory fee.
Additional sources
Primary source
Fees - Department of Immigration Zimbabwe ↗ · Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant has a school acceptance letter and Ministry of Education clearance.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The applicant has accommodation proof and a local guardian affidavit accepting custody during study.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The file includes fee proof, passport evidence, certified photos and radiological certificate.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓Documents from outside Zimbabwe are notarized and Zimbabwe documents are certified by a Commissioner of Oaths.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Common blockers
- !No local guardian affidavit accepting custody of the child.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- !No school acceptance or Ministry of Education clearance.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- !Required documents are not properly notarized, certified or translated into English.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Completed residence permit form I.F.5 and application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·School acceptance letter and Ministry of Education clearance letter.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Certified passport bio-data page, certified passport photos and proof of payment of fees in foreign currency.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Accommodation proof, local guardian affidavit and radiological certificate.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the school place and Ministry of Education clearance.
Build the evidence pack
Arrange a local guardian affidavit accepting custody for the study period.
Submit through the official channel
Prepare authenticated passport, photo, accommodation, fee and radiological evidence.
After approval
Submit the Scholars Permit application through the Department permit route.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Scholars Permit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Scholars Permit.
Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What makes the Scholars Permit different from the Student Permit?+
The Scholars Permit page specifically requires a local guardian affidavit accepting custody of the child during the study period.
What is the statutory fee listed for a Scholars Permit?+
The Department lists a statutory non-refundable fee of US$100.
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