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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>==Procedure==<br />
#The applicant who would like to apply for a Permanent Residence, will be eligible to do do, only he or she abides by the eligibility points that are provided under section ''Eligibility'' of this page.<br />
#Appropriate application forms can be obtained from the Zimbabwean embassies and consulates across the world. Following are list of embassies and consulates which could help : [http://embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-of/zimbabwe Zimbabwe Embassies and Consulates]<br />
#You could also contact the Department of Immigration Zimbabwe who can help you: [http://www.zimimmigration.gov.zw/index.php/contact-us Zimbabwe Contact Info]<br />
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==Required Documents==<br />
*Two passport size photographs certified true likeness of applicant are required in all cases.<br />
*In the case of married couples, divorcees and widows, marriage, divorce and death certificates will be required respectively.<br />
*A valid Radiological Certificate confirming applicant is free from active pulmonary tuberculosis is required.<br />
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==Office Locations & Contacts==<br />
Following link provides contact info of Department of Immigration Zimbabwe : [http://www.zimimmigration.gov.zw/index.php/contact-us Zimbabwe Contact Info]<br><br />
List of Zimbabwe Embassies and Consulates : [http://embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-of/zimbabwe Zimbabwe Embassies and Consulates]<br />
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==Eligibility==<br />
*A person who has resided or lived in Zimbabwe for a continuous period of five years on a residence permit or on a dependent residence permit is eligible for permanent residence application. However, this does not apply to a holder of a Temporary Employment Permit.<br />
*Employees of Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), those on Government to government agreement contracts and on Diplomatic posting, do not qualify for permanent residence regardless of having lived in Zimbabwe for a continuous period of five years or more.<br />
*Expatriates working for the Government must have their applications supported by the specific line Ministry.<br />
*Applications are not considered while applicants are in the country.<br><br><br />
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'''For Resumption of Residence'''<br><br />
*A permanent resident who has been absent from Zimbabwe for a continuous period not exceeding five years may apply for resumption of residence.<br />
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==Fees==<br />
*A non refundable statutory fee of US$500.00 on submission of application.<br />
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==Validity==<br />
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever<br />
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==Documents to Use==<br />
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==Sample Documents==<br />
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.<br />
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==Processing Time==<br />
Please explain processing time taken in obtaining the document/certificate.<br />
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==Related Videos==<br />
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. <br />
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.<br />
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.<br />
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver, <br />
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube<br />
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.<br />
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M". <br />
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==Instructions==<br />
Please provide instructions on obtaining the certificate/documents.<br />
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908.<br />
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==Required Information==<br />
A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.<br />
e.g.<br />
1. Date of Birth.<br />
2. City or County of Birth.<br />
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==Need for the Document==<br />
This procedure provides you information about how ans where to apply for a permanent residence in Zimbabwe.<br />
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==Information which might help==<br />
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==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==<br />
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.<br />
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.<br />
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==External Links==<br />
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==Others==<br />
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