Zimbabwe Immigration Residence Permit Application Form

Submit the completed form in duplicate to The Chief Immigration Officer, Immigration Control, Private Bag 7717, Causeway, Zimbabwe. Ensure all attached documents are certified and the form is properly attested. You may also submit your form via email or fax as directed by the Zimbabwe Immigration Authority. For assistance, contact the Immigration Control office via their official email or phone number. Make sure to keep a copy of all submitted documents for your records.

Important dates for the Zimbabwe Residence Permit Application Form in 2024 and 2025: Application acceptance period: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025. Ensure all submissions are made within this timeframe.

The purpose of this form is to facilitate the application process for individuals and families intending to reside in Zimbabwe. By providing personal details, attaching required documents, and obtaining necessary attestations, applicants can seek official residence permits. This form helps streamline the immigration process and ensures compliance with Zimbabwe's immigration regulations.

• 1. Surname of applicant: Enter your surname in block letters.
• 2. Christian names: Enter your first names in block letters.
• 3. Date of birth: Provide your date of birth.
• 4. Place and country of birth: State your place and country of birth.
• 5. Nationality: Indicate your current nationality.
• 6. Passport particulars: Provide details of your passport including number, country of issue, and expiration date.
• 7. Marital status: State whether you are married, single, separated, widowed, or divorced.
• 8. Details of marriage: Provide the date and place of your marriage, if applicable.
• 9. Wife's information: Provide details about your wife, including name, maiden name, date of birth, nationality, and previous married names.
• 10. Children's information: List particulars of any children under 18 years accompanying or joining you later, including name, date of birth, sex, country of birth, and nationality.
• 11. Relations in Zimbabwe: Provide details of any relations already residing in Zimbabwe.
• 12. Present address: State your current address along with telephone number.
• 13. Entry into Zimbabwe: If already in Zimbabwe, state the date and place of entry.
• 14. Proposed address in Zimbabwe: Provide the address to which the permit should be sent if the application is approved.
• 15. Physical or mental disability: Indicate if you or any dependants have any serious physical or mental disability.
• 16. Countries of residence: List countries of residence during the past five years along with inclusive dates.
• 17. Educational background: Detail the number of years at educational institutions and the standard achieved.
• 18. Languages: List languages you are able to read or write.
• 19. Occupation: Specify your profession, trade, or occupation.
• 20. Qualifications and experience: Provide details about your qualifications and experience in your occupation.
• 21. Employment details: If coming to assured employment, provide employer's name, address, and offered salary.
• 22. Employment seeking: If seeking employment, specify the type of occupation you wish to follow in Zimbabwe.
• 23. Business establishment: If establishing your own business, attach full particulars.
• 24. Financial status and assets: Declare sum of money, potential transferable capital, and value of assets available upon arrival in Zimbabwe.

Failure to properly submit this form may result in the rejection of your residence permit application. Consequently, you might be unable to legally reside in Zimbabwe.

• Rejection of application: Incomplete or improperly submitted forms will be rejected by the authorities.
• Legal residency issues: Without a valid residence permit, you cannot legally stay in Zimbabwe.
• Delays: Improper submission may cause delays in processing your application.

• 1. Immigrating to Zimbabwe: Required for all intending immigrants.
• 2. Family residence: Needed for families planning to reside together in Zimbabwe.
• 3. Employment: Necessary for those offered employment in Zimbabwe.
• 4. Business establishment: Required for individuals establishing their own businesses in Zimbabwe.
• 5. Stateless individuals: Used by stateless persons applying for residence.