Republic of Zimbabwe · work sponsored
Temporary Employment Permit
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Source check: all 4 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Zimbabwe work permit route requiring employer, qualification, recruitment, company and clearance evidence.
- Processing time
- Apply through the Department permit route. The official page says the application should be in duplicate and copies must be authenticated.
- Government fees
- The requirements page and fee page list a statutory non-refundable fee of US$500 and US$300 per dependent for temporary employment permit applicants. Confirm current tariff before filing.
- Typical duration
- Confirm the permit validity on approval. Extensions use a separate extension evidence list and statutory fee.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 13 July 2026, the Temporary Employment Permit for Republic of Zimbabwe is a sponsor-led Zimbabwe immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Zimbabwe government pages, reviewed 13 July 2026.
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What is the Temporary Employment Permit in Republic of Zimbabwe?
Temporary Employment Permit is a sponsor-led Zimbabwe route. Indicative government fees are The requirements page and fee page list a statutory non-refundable fee of US$500 and US$300 per dependent for temporary employment permit applicants. Confirm current tariff before filing; indicative processing time is Apply through the Department permit route. The official page says the application should be in duplicate and copies must be authenticated; typical duration is Confirm the permit validity on approval. Extensions use a separate extension evidence list and statutory fee. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe on 27 June 2026.
Overview
The Department lists Temporary Employment Permit requirements including a completed residence permit form I.F.5, temporary employment application form, application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration, certified passport bio-data page, certified passport photos, CV, employment contract, notarized academic and professional certificates, radiological certificate, local newspaper advertisement, shortlisted-candidate CVs, understudy CV and qualifications, police clearance not older than 6 months and company documents including certificate of incorporation, entity summary document, ZIDA licence and ZIMRA tax clearance.
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 Zimbabwe employment basis supported by an employment contract.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The file includes the completed residence permit form I.F.5 and temporary employment application form.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The applicant provides qualifications, CV, police clearance, radiological certificate and passport evidence.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ✓The employer provides recruitment, understudy and company documents including incorporation, entity summary, ZIDA licence and ZIMRA tax clearance.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Common blockers
- !No employment contract or employer company documents.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- !No recruitment advertisement, shortlisted-candidate evidence or understudy plan where required.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 temporary employment application form.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration, passport bio-data page and certified photos.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·CV, employment contract and notarized academic and professional certificates.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
- ·Police clearance, radiological certificate, recruitment advertisement, shortlisted-candidate CVs, understudy evidence and company documents.Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the role requires a Temporary Employment Permit rather than a business visitor visa.
Build the evidence pack
Assemble the employee, employer, recruitment and company documents in duplicate.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the Department permit route and pay the statutory fee.
After approval
Use the extension process before expiry if the assignment continues.
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 Temporary Employment Permit route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Employment Permit.
Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe · verified
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Frequently asked questions
What company documents are listed for the permit?+
The Department lists certificate of incorporation, entity summary document, ZIDA licence and ZIMRA tax clearance.
Does the Department require local recruitment evidence?+
Yes. The requirements include a local newspaper advertisement, CVs for shortlisted candidates and CV and qualifications of the understudy.
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Primary source: Department of Immigration, Republic of Zimbabwe
Last checked: 27 June 2026