Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: Zimbabwe Permanent Residency allows foreign nationals to live, work, and study indefinitely. It is primarily granted to investors, skilled professionals in critical sectors, and individuals with family ties to Zimbabwean citizens or permanent residents.
Eligibility: Requires significant investment, specialized skills in demand, marriage to a Zimbabwean citizen/PR holder, or long-term legal residence, alongside good character and financial self-sufficiency.
Processing Time: ~120 days
Renewable: No
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.zimimmigration.gov.zw/permits/permanent-residence/
Summary: The Zimbabwe Permanent Residency visa allows indefinite stay for foreign nationals, primarily granted to investors, skilled workers, or those with family ties. It offers rights to live, work, and study.