Republic of Zimbabwe · study
Student Permit
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Residence permit for students accepted by a Zimbabwe college or university.
- Processing time
- Apply through the Department permit route with authenticated copies and English translations where required.
- Government fees
- The student page and fees page list US$200 for student permits and US$300 per dependent. Confirm current tariff before filing.
- Typical duration
- Confirm the permit validity on approval. Extensions require evidence of continued study and prior results or progress.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Department lists Student Permit requirements including completed residence permit form I.F.5, application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration, letter of acceptance from school, clearance letter from the Ministry of Education, certified passport bio-data page, certified passport photos, fee proof, accommodation proof, police clearance from the country of origin not older than 6 months and radiological certificate. The page also lists extension requirements and dependent documents if the student is accompanied by dependents.
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, college or university acceptance letter.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The applicant has Ministry of Education clearance.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The applicant provides police clearance not older than 6 months and radiological certificate.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The applicant provides proof of accommodation and proof of fee payment in foreign currency.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Common blockers
- !No acceptance letter from the Zimbabwe education provider.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- !No Ministry of Education clearance letter.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- !Police clearance is missing or older than 6 months.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 ↗
- ·Letter of acceptance from school and Ministry of Education clearance.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Certified passport bio-data page and two certified passport-size photos.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Fee proof, accommodation proof, police clearance, radiological certificate and dependent documents where applicable.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm admission and obtain the Ministry of Education clearance letter.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, accommodation, police clearance, radiological and fee evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the Student Permit application through the Department permit route.
After approval
Use the extension process with continuity and results evidence if studies continue.
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 guidanceApplicantUse official Student Permit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Student Permit.
Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What is the statutory fee for a Zimbabwe Student Permit?+
The Department page lists US$200 and US$300 per dependent.
What does a student extension require?+
The official page lists an extension request letter, college or university letter, previous term or semester results, current permit and continuity letter.
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