zimimmigration.gov.zw Temporary Employment & Permanent Residence Permit Zimbabwe : Department of Immigration

Organization : Department of Immigration Zimbabwe
Type of Facility : Temporary Employment & Permanent Residence Permit
Country: Zimbabwe

Website : http://www.zim.gov.zw/index.php/en/news-room/latest-news/228-sectors/360-immigration-and-visas

Temporary & Permanent Employment Permit :

This is an authority given by the Department of Immigration to foreigners to work for an organization or company registered in Zimbabwe.

Related : Department of Immigration Visa Online Application Zimbabwe : www.statusin.org/7388.html

Note:
For the purpose of a Temporary Employment Permit, work means any activity (paid or unpaid) but, in the interest of any business undertaking operating in Zimbabwe.

Specialized Areas:
** Professionals offering scarce skills which are not readily available in Zimbabwe
** Journalists on assignments
** Short term Temporary Employment Permits (6 months) for personnel on short contracts
** Foreign Researchers – who must, in the first instance, be cleared by the Research Council of Zimbabwe.

Requirements :
The employer lodges an application to engage a foreign national to the Principal Director with the following:
** A non-refundable statutory fee of US$500.00
** Residence Permit Application forms completed by applicant.
** Letter of offer of employment in Zimbabwe by the prospective employer indicating the capacity in which applicant is to be employed and salary and conditions of service.
** Letter from the prospective employer requesting a Temporary Employment Permit stating the period required.
** Documentary evidence in English of qualifications and experience in the proposed occupation i.e. certified copies of degrees, diplomas, certificates and testimonials.
** Two recently taken full face passport size photos of the applicant. (Both to be certified at the back as a true likeness of the applicant).
** Certified copies of Birth Certificate.
** Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable).

Permanent Residence Permit:
Requirements:
** A person who has resided or lived in Zimbabwe for a continuous period o five years on a residence permit or on a dependant residence permit is eligible for permanent residence application. However, this does not apply to a holder of a Temporary Employment Permit.
** Employees of Non Governmental Organizations (NGO’s), those on Government to government agreement contracts and on Diplomatic posting, do not qualify for permanent residence regardless of having lived in Zimbabwe for a continuous period of five years or more.
** Expatriates working for the Government must have their applications supported by the line Ministry.

Resumption of Residence:
** A permanent resident who has been absent from Zimbabwe for a continuous period not exceeding five years may apply for resumption of residence.
** Proof of previous lawful residence and evidence of financial means should be supplied.

Requirements:
** A non refundable statutory fee of US$500.00 on submission of application.
** Applications are not considered while applicants are in the country.
** Two passport size photographs certified true likeness of applicant are required in all cases.
** In the case of married couples, divorcees and widows, marriage, divorce and death certificates are required respectively.
** A valid Radiological Certificate confirming applicant is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis is required.

Note:
All requisite documents are to be submitted in duplicate.