WORK PERMIT IN ZIMBABWE / ZIMBABWE WORK VISA GUIDE

Zimbabwe Info — Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:44 am

Author: Zimbabwe Info

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 7:44 am

WORK PERMIT IN ZIMBABWE

Work and residence permits are required before a foreigner can start work in Zimbabwe. Work permits are usually issued for a period of one to two years and are normally granted on the condition that a local apprentice will understudy the position with a view to assuming the position in the future. Normally, work permits are issued only where it is shown that there is no Zimbabwean citizen qualified and available to fill the vacancy. Work permits are granted by the Ministry of Labour, Manpower Planning and Social Welfare, but residence permits are issued by the Department of Immigration, which falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Expatriate status may be granted to foreign workers, but this must be done through an application to the Reserve Bank, since expatriate status, if granted, entitles foreign workers to remit up to one-third of their salary and reasonable savings at the end of the contract period. Foreign workers are usually permitted to be accompanied by their families and are normally provided with benefits such as free housing, free household utilities, etc., which are a part of the contract of employment.

VISA TO ZIMBABWE / ZIMBABWE VISA GUIDE

Zimbabwe Info — Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:10 am

Author: Zimbabwe Info

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:10 am

VISA TO ZIMBABWE

Passports

Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of departure required by all.

Visas

Required by all except the following:

(a) nationals of Cyprus, Ireland and Malta;

(b) nationals of Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Congo (DRC), Fiji, Grenada, Hong Kong (SAR), Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Leeward Islands, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa and Zambia;

(c) passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 6 hours by the same or connecting flight, provided holding tickets with reserved seats and documents for onward travel and not leaving the transit area.

Note: Nationals of the following countries may obtain visas valid for up to 90 days on arrival in Zimbabwe, provided holding tickets and documents for return or onward travel and sufficient funds for their stay:

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Cook Islands, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana (gratis visa; free-of-charge), Greece, Iceland, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau, Palestinian Authority Region (State Of), Papua New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico (USA), Seychelles, South Africa (gratis visa; free-of-charge), Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, USA, US Virgin Islands and Vatican City.

Types of visa and cost

Visa at port of entry: cost dependent on nationality, British nationals US$62 ; contact consular section at Embassy or High Commission for further details. Cost of visa from Embassy: single-entry US$69 ; double-entry US$86 Multiple-entry visas only issued when in Zimbabwe.

Validity

Six months from date of issue.

Application to

Consular section at Embassy or High Commission. For Multiple-entry visas, travelers must apply direct to the Chief Immigration Officer in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Application requirements

(a) Completed application form.
(b) Passport valid for at least six months beyond date of departure.
(c) Fee, payable by cash or banker's draft (cheques are not accepted).
(d) Two passport photographs.
(e) Letter of invitation or an itinerary.
(f) Return ticket and proof of sufficient funds (this requirement applies to all visitors, including those who may enter visa-free).

Note: All visitors to Zimbabwe must be in possession of return tickets (or funds in lieu) and sufficient funds to support themselves. The granting of a visa is not a guarantee of entry.

Working days required

Usually seven days; minimum of 48 hours from receipt of application.

Temporary residence

Apply to Chief Immigration Officer, Private Bag 77717, Causeway, Harare.

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