ZIMBABWE

IMMIGRATION CONTROL

(b) Employment pass

Immigration Regulations provide for companies to engage expatriate staff under temporary work permits.

Permits are issued by the Department of Immigration.

People are only permitted to work within the capacity for which the permit was issued. Spouses and minor children may reside in Zimbabwe provided they do not take up employment.

Investors who:

Invest not less than US$ 1 million in a project approved by the ZIC will qualify for permanent residence on application. Invest at least US$ 300000 in a project approved by ZIC will qualify for a residence permit for 3 years at the end of which permanent residence may be granted. Are professional or technical persons who invest a minimum of US$ 100000 in his/her own professional field, with ZIC approval, will qualify for a 3 year residence permit at the end of which permanent residence may be granted.

Invest US$ 100000 in a joint venture, approved by ZIC, with a local or permanent resident of Zimbabwe will qualify for a 3-year residence permit at the end of which permanent residence may be granted.

Any foreigner wishing to take up employment in Zimbabwe must first be in possession of a valid work permit. Immigration regulations permit local companies to employ foreigners under temporary work permits. Such permits are issued by the Department of Immigration, at their discretion, upon application by the company, which should provide proof that requisite skill cannot be sourced locally. The foreigner will only be permitted to work within the capacity for which that specific permit was issued. Spouses and minor children may reside in Zimbabwe provided that they do not take up employment.