Zimbabwe

Overview

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in South East Africa, separated from Zambia by the Zambezi River. It is bordered in east by Mozambique and Botswana. The capital and the largest city in Zimbabwe is Harare.

Zimbabwe has an area of 390,757 km² (150,872 sq mi). The country has a population of about 14.8 million people. Zimbabwe has 16 official languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa.

Zimbabwe has a dry season, April to October, which is Winter. During the Dry season, there is virtually no rainfall, and humidity is low. The wet season is from November to March. These are the wettest months with high humidity.

The official currency of Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL) although it is not an internationally recognised currency.

Country Facts

Currency - Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL)
Climate : Temperate Climate
Water: Drinkable in most major cities
Time Zone: GMT+2
Official Language/s: Zimbabwe has 16 official languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, and Xhosa.
Population: 15 million

Housing

In Zimbabwe, there are upmarket areas where expats and most foreign nationals live like Borrowdale and Chisipite. There are also upmarket protected areas in the form of a village Borrowdale Brooke.

Zimbabwe presents various accommodation types, from gated communities, apartments, and houses.

Housing Facts

Popular Expat Areas

Avondale
Eastlea
Highlands
Mount Pleasant
Borrowdale
Greendal

Indicative Pricing (Unfurnished)

2-bedroom apartment: USD 1,200 – 1,950 p.m.
3-bedroom house: USD 2,600 – 3,300 p.m.

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Schooling

The Zimbabwean education cycle takes 13 years to complete in 2 phases, namely primary and secondary school. Grade 1 begins when the child is aged approximately 6. Grade 1 begins when the child is aged approximately 6. Secondary schooling is divided into 2 phases based on the Cambridge 2-tier model.

Education Facts

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Immigration to Zimbabwe

Business Visa

A Business Visa is issued to foreign nationals who are traveling to Zimbabwe for business related purposes. The Business Visa is granted for a period of 30 days and the visa is non-renewable.

Conferencing Visa

A Conference Visa is issued to foreign nationals who are travelling to Zimbabwe for purposes of attending a Conference, Seminar or Workshop. The Conferencing Visa is granted for a period of 30 days and the visa is non-renewable.

Work Visa

The visa requirements for a work permit in Zimbabwe can vary from one embassy to the next. For a temporary work permit, applicants need to provide a job offer from a company in Zimbabwe, proof of qualifications and prior work experience. The applicant will also be asked for a certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.

The Zimbabwean immigration system combines the application for a temporary employment permit with the one for a residence permit. The employer is responsible for initiating the application process for these permits on behalf of any foreign employees.

Residence Permit

There are two residence permits: a) Residence Permit for Dependants b) Residence Permit for Investors.

The Residence Permit for Investors: Permit may be issued to a person who possesses substantial financial means and is prepared to invest in Zimbabwe without engaging in any occupation.

The Residence Permit for Dependants is issued to a person below eighteen years or retired person not seeking employment but coming to live with close relatives who are permanently resident in Zimbabwe.

Visa Facts

Immigration Services

We are able to assist with a wide variety of visas across Africa, including Family, Study, Spousal, Short-term work, Long-term work, and Temporary Visitor visas.

Outbound

We offer outbound immigration services to Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as well as Migration Through Investment programs for Grenada, Portugal, Malta, Cyprus, and the United States.

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