Business & investor visas
Zimbabwean Investor Residence Permit
A residence permit for foreign nationals investing in and running a business in Zimbabwe.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Zimbabwe government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Investor Residence Permit
- Route type
- Investor / business residence permit
- Cost
- USD 500 statutory non-refundable fee, plus USD 300 per dependant
- Per the Department of Immigration fees schedule; investor permanent residence is USD 1,000
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals investing in a Zimbabwean business or project
- Entrepreneurs importing equipment and employing local and expatriate staff
Requirements
- Completed residence permit application form
- Application letter to the Chief Director of Immigration (CDI)
- Certified passport bio-data page and two certified photos
- Project proposal and company documents
- Police clearance not older than six months
- Radiological certificate
- Banking history and proof of funds available for transfer
- Proof of equipment to be imported and lists of expatriate and local employees
- Statutory non-refundable fee of USD 500, plus USD 300 per dependant
How to apply
- Prepare the project proposal and financial evidence
- Submit the application and documents to the Department of Immigration
- Authenticate documents according to their origin
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.